444: 80/20 rule applied to system with Eric Soller

444: 80/20 rule applied to system with Eric Soller

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee February 27, 2018 Duration: 1:08:05

 

In this episode with Eric Soller, we discuss:

  • The significance of positive reinforcement.
  • Using systems to develop attention to detail.
  • Problems being meant for solving; not for getting in your way. 
  • Empowering your team so you can gain work-life-balance. 
  • How to leverage Pareto's Princle (aka the 80/20 rule). 
  • Relentless pursuit for improvement.
  • Not systematizing your restaurant at the expense of losing the human element.
  • How convertible notes work.
  • Controlling the flow of people at your register to pace your kitchen. 
  • How to get involved with your community. 

Eric Soller is a graduate fo the New England Culinary Institute. After graduation he served as operations manager for Solganik Food Group for six years until 2006. He'd go on to serve as Director of Marketing for Hobart, until 2016 which is when he opened Old Scratch Pizza along side wife, Stephanie Soller.


Eric Cacciatore sits down with the people who actually run the show in the world of food service. Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore is built on conversations with established restaurateurs and seasoned professionals who have navigated the intense realities of the industry. Twice a week, these interviews dig past the surface, focusing on the tangible details of leadership, team management, and effective marketing that separate a thriving venue from a struggling one. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what worked, what didn’t, and the often-overlooked decisions that shape a restaurant's path. This podcast serves as a direct line to collective experience, whether you're dreaming of your first opening or steering a multi-location group. The dialogue is practical, centered on the daily grind and long-term strategy needed to build something lasting. For anyone invested in the business of hospitality, these regular episodes compile a vital resource, turning shared insights into actionable knowledge for your own journey.
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