Restaurant Operator's HR Playbook Paperback – March 8, 2018

Overall, I honestly loved the book. I just completed 1 year as a General Manager at a restaurant & reading this book just really tied everything together for me. Leadership is important to me & I believe it is a big factor is being a General Manager because you have to lead my example. So the leadership training in the book helped me out a lot & gave me good pointers.

It was so much fun working with Carrie to edit and finalize this book. I am so proud of this huge accomplishment and know book number 2 will be just as amazing. Awesome work, Carrie!

Ever tried herding cats while juggling flaming torches? No? Well, managing restaurant staff might give you a similar thrill. Fear not, for "Restaurant Operator's HR Playbook" by Carrie Luxem is here to turn chaos into a symphony of efficiency and bliss.Carrie Luxem, the owner of Restaurant HR Group (and my fearless leader!), serves up HR wisdom like a perfectly seared steak, offering strategies that are as practical as they are insightful. It's like having Gordon Ramsay whispering sweet HR secrets in your ear—minus the colorful language.From hiring tips that help you find that unicorn of a chef who can actually work under pressure, to retention strategies that keep your team happier than a foodie at a buffet, this playbook covers it all.Carrie's knack for blending humor with hard-hitting advice makes the book a page-turner. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Think of it as your Michelin-star guide to the intricate dance of restaurant HR.So, if you’re in the biz and want to transform your staff management from a kitchen nightmare into a delectable delight, grab a copy of "Restaurant Operator's HR Playbook." Your sanity (and your staff) will thank you.Bon appétit!

I highly recommend this to anyone in the restaurant industry or HR field!

This book is amazing! It is an easy read and includes great information for HR Professionals. I highly recommend this to anyone in the restaurant industry.

While this book is geared toward the restaurant industry it’s a phenomenal tool for all operations teams. It’s easily digestible and interactive. Great for all levels of management. As a former restaurant operator I can say this book helps wonders.

If you're a manager anywhere, you know that your people are your greatest asset. Thanks to her 20+ years of restaurant HR experience, Carrie Luxem lays out a plan for restaurant operators and leaders to establish the best people, processes, and systems to get their teams back on track and thriving. The book takes you through the life cycle of an employee -- from building a desirable culture to termination -- and provides the support and encouragement to build a resilient and HAPPY team.

This is such a helpful book, I’ve used it while being a GM of a restaurant and now to better support the restaurants I oversee. Recommend this to anyone wanting to improve things and ready to put it into action.