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Key Benefits of Being a National Restaurant Association Member

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Key Benefits of Being a National Restaurant Association Member

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A resident of Reston, Virginia, Lonnie Lazear studied hospitality and tourism at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. At present, Lonnie Lazear serves as a District manager of Virginia-based Glory Days Grill, where he oversees 7 restaurants personnel, food quality and safety, and contract management functions. Mr. Lazear is also a member of the National Restaurant Association.

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A resident of Reston, Virginia, Lonnie Lazear studied hospitality and tourism at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. At present, Lonnie Lazear serves as a District manager of Virginia-based Glory Days Grill, where he oversees 7 restaurants personnel, food quality and safety, and contract management functions. Mr. Lazear is also a member of the National Restaurant Association.

The world's largest food service trade association, the National Restaurant Association supports over 500,000 restaurant businesses through advocacy and representation, and is staffed by a team of over 750 people. Membership with the organization provides several benefits, including discounts on products and services aimed at preserving the American food service industry, and free admission to the National Restaurant Association Show.

National Restaurant Association members are kept informed about regulations and laws that affect the restaurant business, and are provided with an annual industry forecast that identifies upcoming trends. Membership also provides access to the association's Educational Foundation programs, which are courses designed to attract new employees and enhance the skills of existing employees. These programs provide members with networking and peer learning opportunities.

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Key Benefits of Being a National Restaurant Association Member

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A resident of Reston, Virginia, Lonnie Lazear studied hospitality and tourism at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. At present, Lonnie Lazear serves as a District manager of Virginia-based Glory Days Grill, where he oversees 7 restaurants personnel, food quality and safety, and contract management functions.

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Four Traits of Effective Restaurant Managers

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Four Traits of Effective Restaurant Managers

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A student of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Lonnie Lazear studied hospitality management and administration. Since 2003, Lonnie Lazear has served as manager of Glory Days Grill in Fairfax, Virginia, where his performance has earned him designation as a Top Managing Partner four times.

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A student of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Lonnie Lazear studied hospitality management and administration. Since 2003, Lonnie Lazear has served as manager of Glory Days Grill in Fairfax, Virginia, where his performance has earned him designation as a Top Managing Partner four times.

An effective restaurant manager must provide leadership to employees and outstanding customer service to guests. The most successful managers possess the following traits:

1. Problem-solving skills. A restaurant is a fast-paced environment with the potential for many problems, from a server calling in sick to a broken air conditioner. A manager must be able to calmly and creatively meet such challenges.

2. Clear communication. A manager must clearly outline expectations for staff members, as well as provide feedback that helps them refine and improve their performance.

3. Time management. From paperwork to hands-on operations, a good manager must be able to plan each shift carefully to fit everything in.

4. People skills. Interacting with customers, especially upset ones, requires a careful blend of professionalism and diplomacy.

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Four Traits of Effective Restaurant Managers

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A student of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Lonnie Lazear studied hospitality management and administration. Since 2003, Lonnie Lazear has served as manager of Glory Days Grill in Fairfax, Virginia, where his performance has earned him designation as a Top Managing Partner four times.

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With a degree in hospitality and tourism from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Lonnie Lazear has almost two decades of experience working at Glory Days Grill, a restaurant in Fairfax, Virginia. At Glory Days Grill, Lonnie Lazear serves as a multi-unit restaurant manager, winning the company’s top managing partner award for several years.

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With a degree in hospitality and tourism from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Lonnie Lazear has almost two decades of experience working at Glory Days Grill, a restaurant in Fairfax, Virginia. At Glory Days Grill, Lonnie Lazear serves as a multi-unit restaurant manager, winning the company's top managing partner award for several years.

The first Glory Days Grill restaurant was opened in 1996 by its three founders, Jeff Newman, Richard Danker, and Robert Garner. Quickly, the restaurant became a gathering place for families and friends in birthday dinners, after winning gamers or a great report card.

Currently, there are over thirty Glory Days Grill restaurants along the east coast, in Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Each restaurant is committed to using the highest quality ingredients and, when possible, locally grown produce. Their website contains a nutrition information calculator, and the establishments offer a comprehensive gluten-free menu for people with gluten intolerance.

Large events and team parties, for example, can contact a Glory Days Grill manager to take advanced reservations. For regular dining customers, the restaurant offers the call ahead seating, which consists of giving an estimate of the wait time and adding the name to a list if the customer calls before they arrive at the establishment.

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With a degree in hospitality and tourism from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Lonnie Lazear has almost two decades of experience working at Glory Days Grill, a restaurant in Fairfax, Virginia. At Glory Days Grill, Lonnie Lazear serves as a multi-unit restaurant manager, winning the company's top managing partner award for several years.