In this essential episode of the Restaurant Success Podcast, veteran restaurant advisor Matthew Mabel addresses one of the most critical challenges facing restaurant operators today: retaining quality managers in an increasingly competitive market. Whether you're dealing with new managers in the startup phase who aren't quite meeting expectations, or you're concerned about losing your best people to hot new restaurant brands, this episode provides a proven strategy that works for both situations. Matthew shares his comprehensive ten-point management retention checklist that has delivered results for his multi-unit independent restaurant clients. Learn how to create an environment where managers feel valued, trusted, and motivated to stay long-term, while building the internal harmony and operational excellence that drives restaurant business success. This episode is packed with actionable entrepreneurship strategies and business growth tactics specifically designed for restaurant operators looking to strengthen their management teams and improve overall performance.

Key Topics Covered

• Matthew's Ten-Point Management Retention Checklist
• Why keeping existing good managers is more valuable than constantly hiring new ones
• Creating professional growth opportunities for restaurant managers
• Building trust through transparency and sharing financial numbers
• Communicating company vision and culture to management teams
• Compensation strategies that motivate without breaking the budget
• Work-life balance practices for restaurant management
• Recognition and credit-giving techniques for sustained success

Links Mentioned

• How Restaurants Truly Activate Culture
• How to Retain Talented Restaurant Managers by Making Vision Reality
• For Breakthrough Restaurant Performance in 2023, Share Information Your People Crave

Resources Mentioned

• Website: www.surrender.biz
• Free initial consultation available

Connect with Matthew Mabel

Matthew works with owners of successful, independent, multi-unit restaurants to improve:

• Profit growth
• Sales optimization
• Guest count increase
• Unit expansion
• Employee engagement
• Brand loyalty

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