Essential Leadership Skills for New Restaurant Managers

4 Min Read By Rich Lansdale

All managers — including restaurant managers — need good leadership skills to succeed. Defining leadership can seem ephemeral at times. There is no one trait that anyone has identified that makes a person a great leader.

Each industry or job requires specific traits and skills, considered in the aggregate, that exemplify a good leader for that sector. Leadership may be inherit, but the right candidate can learn to be a good leader by honing those specific abilities relevant to his or her business.

This list of essential leadership skills for new restaurant managers can help you succeed in the foodservice industry.

CommunicationLearn to communicate effectively and efficiently with your staff. Communicate your expectations, and ensure that each member of your team understands his or her role.

Learn to listen. Ask for feedback and digest it. While you don’t always need to explain the reasons behind a decision, you should do so whenever possible and appropriate.

Regular meetings…