Managing Labor Costs

Read this chapter. Pay particular attention to the areas of labor cost and labor productivity. How can the service industry maintain or reduce labor costs while simultaneously boosting performance?

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Controlling labor costs is critical

All in all, food costs and labor costs make up the bulk of the costs in running a successful kitchen. Having a solid understanding of both and how to manage them will be key in running a successful food service operation, whether it be a food truck or a major hotel.