Ever wonder why some restaurants run smoothly while others feel like constant chaos? It usually comes down to this: management vs. leadership. One of the most common pitfalls of restaurant management is not understanding what the difference between the two are when to use each one. The most important thing to know is that a manager utilizes systems to ensure ease and flow of operations, and a leader creates a culture of excellence within their restaurant consisting of a motivated and responsible crew. Though you are called a “manager” your job is to wear both hats. You cannot be an effective restaurant manager without being both manager and leader. Your ability to master both responsibilities is the key to your ability to master your whole position in this job.

You and I both know that being a restaurant manager means constantly burning the candle at both ends. At times, we even feel sick because of lack of sleep and overwork. For too many of us, this usually ends up as a sacrifice of our health, both physical and mental. It doesn’t have to be this way. Let me show you how you can stay devoted to your job and maintain your health and sanity at the same time. As you maintain your physical, mental, and spiritual health, your job will also maintain its health.