555: 3 Ways to be Better Cafe Manager

Becoming a great manager is as much for other people's benefit as it is for your own. In order to do this you have to see it as a practice that incorporates certain mindsets and habits that contribute to developing you into the kind of person who can guide and develop others  Today on the show we will talking about three very important areas that managers should be focused on incorporating and improving as they work throughout the week.  My advice...practice these things intentionally and work at recalling your day and your week every week as you plan the next one. See where you did great and keep it going, or see where you were challenged and improve it next time.  I hope this episode helps jump-start your transformation. Please listen to the episodes below and treat it like a cafe manager mini-university. If you are here and listening it means you already want to get better. I know you can do it and I am thankful for the work you are putting in to serve others well!  Related episodes! 229 : 7 Tips for New Managers 141 : The 27 Challenges Managers Face w/ Bruce Tulgan 028 : Why it's Ok to be the Boss w/ Bruce Tulgan : A guide to defining and fighting the under management epidemic in your cafe so you can be the manager your staff need 475: Essential Tools for Cafe Management 472: Why Technical Skill as a Leader is Not Enough w/ Jonathan Raymond, Refound, Author: Good Authority 453 : The Craft of Operations 427 : Encore Episode: What you MUST Know About Employee Culture w/ Stan Slap 368 : Walking the Line Between Leadership and Friendship 336: A Cafe Leadership Masterclass w/ Selina Viguera of Blue Bottle Coffee 244 : Top 10 Ways to Lose Employees 172 : Why Tracking Performance is a Must! Creative Avoidance : Thoughts on Long-game Management   KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS!  Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for fall 2025 Cohort: Click below to learn more: APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS   KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  [email protected] of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min      SPONSORS Want a beautiful coffee shop? All your hard surface, stone, Tile and brick needs!  www.arto.com Visit @artobrick The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series!  www.pacificfoodservice.com