ive for your business in these down times. . .right? Of course! But sometimes you still have to let them play. They are human, just like you. Some went to school before they arrived to work, and some have families to attend to afterwards. But unlike you, they all have lives outside their job. So sometimes, it’s okay let them play around a bit. This intermittent play time may be the only time they have to aleve their stresses. . .and when the shop gets busy, this form of freedom will not be forgotten.
ThSo, you are the owner, or manager of a very busy restaurant. Although you have much more going on than even your best employee can understand, they still have much stress that they themselves must deal with.

Read on to find out the different stresses that they feel, why you want to diminish these stresses, and your advantages for doing so.

First off, realize your crew is feeling many of the same stresses as you. Although you may additionally feel the weight of running the business, they feel (with you) the stress of making sure every food transaction to every customer perfect. Trust me, they may be young, and they may not know the full picture of what you want from them, but they do not want deal with an irate customer. They want to make them as happy as you do.

And like you, your employees also do not look forward to the exceptionally busy times of the restaurant. But also, like you, they still enjoy them when they arrive. Nothing beats an 8 hour shift that feels like 4.

And they have a source of stress that you will never have . . .the stress with putting up with you!

So here they are, how you can help make the best of what stresses come from working in your restaurant:

1. Don’t Be Stressed Yourself Human nature is so act as they see others act. Yes, it may be Mothers day with a short crew and you're over booked, but don't show it! There may be no ending is sight, but if you act calm and relaxed, it will rub off. Be the calm one. When they see you calm, they will be as well.


2. Be Prepared It sounds easy, but make sure you know your busy times, and force your employees to be prepared for it. Yes, you may be the bad guy for making them prepare the ingredients, stock extra register receipts, and replenish the napkins, but in the end it is worth it. They will soon realize that these measures are very necessary, especially when you get slammed.


3. Let Them Play! Yes, you pay your employees a wage, and for every hour! At times when it is slow, this wage can really hurt your profits. You feel they should be doing something constructive for your business in these down times. . .right? Of course! But sometimes you still have to let them play. They are human, just like you. Some went to school before they arrived to work, and some have families to attend to afterwards. But unlike you, they all have lives outside their job. So sometimes, it’s okay let them play around a bit. This intermittent play time may be the only time they have to aleve their stresses. . .and when the shop gets busy, this form of freedom will not be forgotten.

Themaking sure every food transaction to every customer perfect. Trust me, they may be young, and they may not know the full picture of what you want from them, but they do not want deal with an irate customer. They want to make them as happy as you do.

And like you, your employees also do not look forward to the exceptionally busy times of the restaurant. But also, like you, they still enjoy them when they arrive. Nothing beats an 8 hour shift that feels like 4.

And they have a source of stress that you will never have . . .the stress with putting up with you!

So here they are, how you can help make the best of what stresses come from working in your restaurant:

1. Don’t Be Stressed Yourself Human nature is so act as they see others act. Yes, it may be Mothers day with a short crew and you're over booked, but don't show it! There may be no ending is sight, but if you act calm and relaxed, it will rub off. Be the calm one. When they see you calm, they will be as well.


2. Be Prepared It sounds easy, but make sure you know your busy times, and force your employees to be prepared for it. Yes, you may be the bad guy for making them prepare the ingredients, stock extra register receipts, and replenish the napkins, but in the end it is worth it. They will soon realize that these measures are very necessary, especially when you get slammed.


3. Let Them Play! Yes, you pay your employees a wage, and for every hour! At times when it is slow, this wage can really hurt your profits. You feel they should be doing something constructive for your business in these down times. . .right? Of course! But sometimes you still have to let them play. They are human, just like you. Some went to school before they arrived to work, and some have families to attend to afterwards. But unlike you, they all have lives outside their job. So sometimes, it’s okay let them play around a bit. This intermittent play time may be the only time they have to aleve their stresses. . .and when the shop gets busy, this form of freedom will not be forgotten.

Th . . .the stress with putting up with you!

So here they are, how you can help make the best of what stresses come from working in your restaurant:

1. Don’t Be Stressed Yourself Human nature is so act as they see others act. Yes, it may be Mothers day with a short crew and you're over booked, but don't show it! There may be no ending is sight, but if you act calm and relaxed, it will rub off. Be the calm one. When they see you calm, they will be as well.


2. Be Prepared It sounds easy, but make sure you know your busy times, and force your employees to be prepared for it. Yes, you may be the bad guy for making them prepare the ingredients, stock extra register receipts, and replenish the napkins, but in the end it is worth it. They will soon realize that these measures are very necessary, especially when you get slammed.


3. Let Them Play! Yes, you pay your employees a wage, and for every hour! At times when it is slow, this wage can really hurt your profits. You feel they should be doing something constructive for your business in these down times. . .right? Of course! But sometimes you still have to let them play. They are human, just like you. Some went to school before they arrived to work, and some have families to attend to afterwards. But unlike you, they all have lives outside their job. So sometimes, it’s okay let them play around a bit. This intermittent play time may be the only time they have to aleve their stresses. . .and when the shop gets busy, this form of freedom will not be forgotten.

The you know your busy times, and force your employees to be prepared for it. Yes, you may be the bad guy for making them prepare the ingredients, stock extra register receipts, and replenish the napkins, but in the end it is worth it. They will soon realize that these measures are very necessary, especially when you get slammed.

Let Them Play! Yes, you pay your employees a wage, and for every hour! At times when it is slow, this wage can really hurt your profits. You feel they should be doing something constructive for your business in these down times. . .right? Of course! But sometimes you still have to let them play. They are human, just like you. Some went to school before they arrived to work, and some have families to attend to afterwards. But unlike you, they all have lives outside their job. So sometimes, it’s okay let them play around a bit. This intermittent play time may be the only time they have to aleve their stresses. . .and when the shop gets busy, this form of freedom will not be forgotten.

Thive for your business in these down times. . .right? Of course! But sometimes you still have to let them play. They are human, just like you. Some went to school before they arrived to work, and some have families to attend to afterwards. But unlike you, they all have lives outside their job. So sometimes, it’s okay let them play around a bit. This intermittent play time may be the only time they have to aleve their stresses. . .and when the shop gets busy, this form of freedom will not be forgotten.
The bottom line is, you are a restaurant owner. You have a great life, a great business, and you are fulfilling your dream. Enjoy it, and make sure your employees are enjoying what they are doing in the same way.