Bar owner takes a scary ride
Here’s a story to keep in mind the next time you’re deciding how important it is to chase after a customer you think has stolen something from the bar.
Back in December the 62-year old owner of Lincoln Karaoke – “Chicago’s premiere Private-Room karaoke” (duh) – followed outside a patron he believed had walked off with one of the microphones. The customer proceeded to get into his BMW and drive into the older gentleman (presumably the owner was standing in front of the car, though reports aren’t clear on logistics), sending him onto the hood.
That’s when things got crazy.
Questions you have to ask during interviews
We found an article on the CBS News website that could potentially be very useful the next time you are filling positions.
After interviews with a number of job placement and human resources professionals, CBS settles on a half dozen questions that will help in the process of selecting the best possible candidate. Here is what they came up with:
1. What’s important for you in a job? Since we know the candidate wants to work there, CBS points out the interview is a chance to assess the fit from both sides. If something about how you operate doesn’t gel with their goals this is the time to find out.
The most clever menu item you’ll see today
As spotted by TheDailyWhat, these are two burgers currently being offered by the restaurant BLT Steak DC:
Forbes names its Seven most powerful foodies
Everybody knows there are some restaurant patrons who move the industry’s needle more than others. Last week Forbes released another of its famous lists, this one compiled by author and journalist Michale Pollan.
So if any of these folks happens to stroll into your restaurant we recommend making sure they get a clean fork.
1. Michelle Obama – First Lady, United States. Obama has been a big supporter of the organic foods movement and a leader in the fight against childhood obesity.
2. Marion Nestle – Professor, New York University. Nestle teaches in NYU’s Department of Nutrition and has written several books on the relationship between politics and food.
The 10 most controversial restaurant policies
Here is an interesting read from the Huffington Post’s food department. The article offers up what it considers to be some of the most contentious industry policies and examines each side of the debate.
The subjects tackled are listed below:
-No Kids
-No Substitutions
-Auto-Gratuity for Large Groups
-No Reservations
-Credit Card Required to Make Reservations
-No Cell Phones/Cameras
-Dining Time Limits
-Dress Codes
-No Standing at the Bar
-Cash Only
Do you have a strong opinion that one or more of these are particular good (or bad) for business? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Barry Chandler works with bars and restaurants to bring more customers in the door through effective use of social media, online tools and customer engagement.
Since 2004, more than 2500 bars, restaurants and hotels have used his tools and services to improve their bottom line.
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