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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 28 MIN

Stop Covering Shifts! How to Slash Restaurant CALL-OUTS and Build a RELIABLE Team

from Restaurant Growth Accelerator: More Profit, More Locations, And More Time With Your Family · host Andrew Scott

You can reduce call-outs in your restaurant by 90% - all while creating a team that actually has each other's backs. The secret isn't threats or punishment. It's systems and culture.In this episode of Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott and Dave Doyle share proven strategies to significantly reduce call-outs and no-shows in your restaurant, including:✅How to create breathing room with a highly effective staffing method✅How to implement an effective attendance policy✅Clear escalation protocols for handling call-outs✅An unusual but effective "Attendance Golf" system that gamifies attendance✅How to uncover who's helping versus hurting the team PLUS, you’ll also hear about the simple spreadsheet system that has transformed entire restaurant cultures by aligning team interests with business needs.https://hs.ownershifttraining.com/optin-mupb?el=podcastKey moments:00:02:00 Ridiculous call-out excuses00:04:21 Tracking call-out patterns00:05:31 The bad apple effect00:06:21 Scheduling and staffing policies00:08:41 The 110% staffing solution00:12:11 Effective sick call policies00:14:31 Addressing problem employees00:16:21 Creating a supportive team culture00:20:01 The Attendance Golf system00:23:31 Gamification and transparency00:25:11 Aligning interests for successDon't miss this episode packed with actionable strategies to stop working in your restaurant, covering call-outs, and start working on growing it instead.-✅Tools For Restaurant Owners✅Thinking of opening another restaurant? Avoid costly mistakes with my free guide: 👉https://hs.ownershifttraining.com/optin-mupb?el=podcast-✅About Us✅The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast is hosted by Andrew Scott - founder of OwnerShift Training.Andrew Scott successfully scaled his restaurant business to 4 locations while working a handful of hours each week. He’s since helped over 1,000 restaurant owners increase their sales, profits, and free time - and he’d love to help you too.✅For Restaurant Owners✅Interested in growing your restaurant business while working less? Book your free assessment call:👉 Restaurant Assessment Call✅Connect With Us✅https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiunitempirebuilders/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewrichardscotthttps://ownershifttraining.com/?el=podcast

You can reduce call-outs in your restaurant by 90% - all while creating a team that actually has each other's backs. The secret isn't threats or punishment. It's systems and culture. In this episode of Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott and Dave Doyle share proven strategies to significantly reduce call-outs and no-shows in your restaurant, including: ✅How to create breathing room with a highly effective staffing method ✅How to implement an effective attendance policy ...

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