Richard Dixon
I have over twenty years of experience in the field of Fine/Casual Dining, Hotel Food & Beverage, and Contract Food Service in General Management in various capacities as a Director and/or Assistant Director.
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DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, BA in History, American Military University, Charles Town, WV. Currently pursuing a MA in International RelationsInterests
Hospitality, International Relations, Multi-cultural foods, customs, and beverages. Building Dining VenuesMotto
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Member of International Food Service Executive's Association (IFSEA), Member of American Culinary Federation (ACF) , Life Member of Federation of Dining Room ProfessionalsFavorites
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Plan Accordingly When Using Today's TechnologyThe procurement, purchasing and acquisition of equipment for your establishment must be a very thorough, planned-out process.
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How Ineffective and Poorly Planned Employee Training Programs Can Do Great Harm to Your BusinessBusiness owners, operators and managers use the wrong mentality in evaluating staff training programs.
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Effective Hospitality Managers Must Master the Art of Multi-taskabilitySome managers and business owners in hospitality lack the necessary multi-functional skills to be effective leaders.
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How Rude, Uncontrollable, & Disruptive Customers Can Cause an Unpleasant Dining Experience for the Rest of Your PatronsSome hospitality operators have allowed their dining venues to become a virtual zoo because of disruptive guest.
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Why Empathy in the Workplace is a Necessary Leadership TraitBeing empathic to the concerns and situations of your staff is an essential attribute of your leadership portfolio.
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The Mechanics of Effective Employee DisciplineImproper disciplinary procedures can cost your hospitality business big time in legal fees and reputation.
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Why Pre-Shift Meetings with Your Hospitality Staff Usually FailMost owners and managers fail with pre-shift meetings because they are unprepared and do not properly plan.
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A Short Treatise on Mastering the Art of LeadershipToday's managers, owners and operators of hospitality enterprises lack the necessary leadership attributes to success in today's volatile environment. The article was written to address those deficiencies.
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So You Want to Be a ManagerPeople look at become a manager for all the wrong reasons. The purpose of this article to point out those fallacies and reasons.