1 hr 41 min

764: Kate McGrath on Take Your Chance Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

    • Management

Kate McGrath originates from Newfields, NH, and is a graduate from the University of New Hampshire where she majored in Liberal Arts, Political Science, and Communications. In 2003 she joined the Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe team as a host and eventually became GM. In 2016 she partnered Jay McSharry (the "Jay" from Jumpin Jay's) and Andrew Wilson to open The Rail Penny Tavern.  In 2020 The Rail Penny Tavern was recognized by NH magazine as one of the best overall dining experiences in NH. 
Check out Resy as mentioned in today's episode.
Check out Toast POS as mentioned in today's episode.
Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra:
"Take your chance." In today's episode with Kate McGrath we will discuss:
Take chances Where do you wan to be in the future and what are you willing to do to get there? Work ethic Kitchen work provides work everywhere in the world Travel Motivated by money when you’re young Stepping up professionalism Working at a restaurant is like throwing a party The host position and its importance Hosts are unappreciated and underused during most services Wine as a language Pooling tips? Making regulars Pivoting during COVID-19 “Aha” moments Giving up the responsibilities to move on to more Investments and what’s right for you Money management/time management Markting Opening challenges Staffing challenges Shift your messages based on the team members you are working with, not everyone is the same Ditching intolerance with age Training The restaurant industry has its own language and you need to learn it and teach it Challenges of creating regulars Knowing what the guest needs before they know what they need Constant growth and betterment Tracking growth Today's sponsor: 99designs is the global creative platform that makes it easy for designers and clients to work together remotely - no matter what your budget. From logos and brand identity, to menu and packaging, 99designs has helped more than tens of thousands restaurant owners build their brands. 99designs will match you with the right professional for your project from their curated community of talented creatives, and stay with you every step of the way so you love the outcome. Head to https://99designs.com/unstoppable to learn more or get $20 off your first design contest!

7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free.

Toast - A POS built for restaurants by restaurant people Adapt fast with Toast's cloud-based restaurant POS system that updates to evolve your POS along with changing industry trends and guest expectations. Toast is built exclusively for restaurants of all shapes and sizes, with over 2/3 of our employees having restaurant experience to serve you better. Online Ordering - Let guests easily order directly from your restaurant for pickup or contactless delivery to keep revenue flowing during these uncertain times. Toast Delivery Services Dispatch local drivers through an on-demand network to keep your community fed and revenue coming in.

Knowledge bombs
Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Hard work What is your biggest weakness? "I'm Irish so I hold a grudge." What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an

Kate McGrath originates from Newfields, NH, and is a graduate from the University of New Hampshire where she majored in Liberal Arts, Political Science, and Communications. In 2003 she joined the Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe team as a host and eventually became GM. In 2016 she partnered Jay McSharry (the "Jay" from Jumpin Jay's) and Andrew Wilson to open The Rail Penny Tavern.  In 2020 The Rail Penny Tavern was recognized by NH magazine as one of the best overall dining experiences in NH. 
Check out Resy as mentioned in today's episode.
Check out Toast POS as mentioned in today's episode.
Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra:
"Take your chance." In today's episode with Kate McGrath we will discuss:
Take chances Where do you wan to be in the future and what are you willing to do to get there? Work ethic Kitchen work provides work everywhere in the world Travel Motivated by money when you’re young Stepping up professionalism Working at a restaurant is like throwing a party The host position and its importance Hosts are unappreciated and underused during most services Wine as a language Pooling tips? Making regulars Pivoting during COVID-19 “Aha” moments Giving up the responsibilities to move on to more Investments and what’s right for you Money management/time management Markting Opening challenges Staffing challenges Shift your messages based on the team members you are working with, not everyone is the same Ditching intolerance with age Training The restaurant industry has its own language and you need to learn it and teach it Challenges of creating regulars Knowing what the guest needs before they know what they need Constant growth and betterment Tracking growth Today's sponsor: 99designs is the global creative platform that makes it easy for designers and clients to work together remotely - no matter what your budget. From logos and brand identity, to menu and packaging, 99designs has helped more than tens of thousands restaurant owners build their brands. 99designs will match you with the right professional for your project from their curated community of talented creatives, and stay with you every step of the way so you love the outcome. Head to https://99designs.com/unstoppable to learn more or get $20 off your first design contest!

7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free.

Toast - A POS built for restaurants by restaurant people Adapt fast with Toast's cloud-based restaurant POS system that updates to evolve your POS along with changing industry trends and guest expectations. Toast is built exclusively for restaurants of all shapes and sizes, with over 2/3 of our employees having restaurant experience to serve you better. Online Ordering - Let guests easily order directly from your restaurant for pickup or contactless delivery to keep revenue flowing during these uncertain times. Toast Delivery Services Dispatch local drivers through an on-demand network to keep your community fed and revenue coming in.

Knowledge bombs
Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Hard work What is your biggest weakness? "I'm Irish so I hold a grudge." What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an

1 hr 41 min