Running Restaurants · 2026-07-23 · 37 min
In this episode of the Running Restaurants podcast, host Jaime Oikle sits down with Alison Anne (Restaurant Revolution) and Darren Denington (Service with Style), co-presenters of the Restaurant Management 201 and 301 workshop series. Together, they share practical strategies for strengthening restaurant leadership teams, including building clear org charts, defining roles and responsibilities, establishing consistent communication systems, and conducting meaningful one-on-one check-ins. They also discuss recruiting, leadership development, and mentoring future managers. The episode wraps up with details about their hands-on workshops, available at major restaurant industry trade shows across California, Florida, and New York. Highlights included: - Assessing and organizing restaurant leadership teams using an organizational chart. - Clarifying roles and responsibilities within the leadership team. - Establishing effective communication methods among team members. - Importance of regular meetings to align on expectations and standards. - Conducting brief one-on-one check-ins with staff to build relationships.
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