Saturday, February 14, 2009

From Turnover to Teamwork or Toasters Handbook

From Turnover to Teamwork: How to Build and Retain a Customer-Oriented Foodservice Staff

Author: Bill Marvin

Deals with staff turnover, a major cost factor in the hospitality industry. Takes a common-sense approach to why people leave and what can be done about it. Treats such issues as rapport between staff and management, training, salary structure and wages, incentives, performance reviews and disciplinary procedures.



Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Pt. 1Ponder the Problem1
Ch. 1Understand Why Workers Leave3
Ch. 2Think in Terms of Retention17
Pt. 2Recognize the Roots25
Ch. 3Improve Your Understanding of People27
Ch. 4Respect the Power of Climate47
Pt. 3Building the Bridge55
Ch. 5Get a Good Start57
Ch. 6Put It in Writing73
Ch. 7Eliminate Inequities85
Ch. 8Create a Sense of Motion93
Ch. 9Show Your Appreciation115
Ch. 10Keep Everyone Informed119
Pt. 4Develop the Team135
Ch. 11Share the Power137
Ch. 12Share the Wealth145
Ch. 13Other Team-Building Tips159
Pt. 5Take the Temperature169
Ch. 14Evaluate Your Retention Climate171
Glossary177
Resources for Retention179
About the Author183
Index185
Miscellaneous Blank Forms for Reader's Use190

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Toaster's Handbook

Author: Peggy Edmund

Introductions by MARY KATHARINE REELY.



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