#122 - INTERVIEW: Navigating the Staffing Crisis with Restaurant Consultant, Ken McGarrie

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Ken McGarrie is a Chicago-based restaurant consultant as well as the author of the brand new book, "The Surprise Restaurant Manager." In this interview we talk about the staffing crisis, and how employers can combat the situation. We talk structure, procedures, and development tactics to build a loyal work force. 

Ken is hilarious and charming, and an all around smart guy. Glad to know him, and even more excited to introduce him to all of you! 

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• KORGEN HOSPITALITY - https://korgenhospitality.com

• The Surprise Restaurant Manager (Amazon for 99 cents) - https://www.amazon.com/Surprise-Restaurant-Manager-Ken-McGarrie-ebook/dp/B093P5GGBV/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1625858274&sr=8-1

• The Surprise Restaurant Manager (The Strand paperback for $14.99) - https://www.strandbooks.com/product/9781736282304?title=the_surprise_restaurant_manager

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