📋 Performance Improvement Plan Prompt

Tackle underperformance with structure — not stress.

Prompt:

“Create a comprehensive performance improvement plan tailored to a [restaurant position, e.g., line cook, server], addressing specific performance issues over a defined timeline using these inputs:
• Specific issues: [e.g., poor customer service scores, slow ticket times]
• Timeline: [30/60/90 days]
• Previous feedback given: [summarize prior conversations]

Develop a structured plan with weekly goals, training exercises, and success metrics.”

🧠 Pro Tip: Run the plan by your manager first — it’s a great leadership development tool, too.

🎯 Interview Question Generator Prompt

Stop asking “What’s your greatest weakness?” and start asking what really matters.

Prompt:

“Generate interview questions for a [position] role at my [restaurant type]. Here’s the job description: [paste in]. Responsibilities include [list], and our biggest challenge is [describe].

Create 12 questions total:
• 4 skill-based questions with ‘what to listen for’
• 4 situational questions
• 4 culture fit questions revealing values & work style.”

🧠 Pro Tip: Use the same questions for multiple candidates — you’ll hire more consistently and spot patterns faster.

🧑‍🍳 Onboarding Program Creator Prompt

New hire day shouldn’t feel like organized chaos. Build a repeatable playbook.

Prompt:

“Design a complete onboarding program for a new [position] at my [restaurant type].

Inputs:
• Challenges new hires face: [list]
• Our service style: [casual, fast-paced, fine dining, etc.]
• Key skills to master: [list critical tasks]
• Training time: [# of hours over # days]
• Team size: [who’s helping train them]

Deliver a week-by-week plan with objectives, hands-on tasks, quizzes, and follow-up.”

🧠 Pro Tip: You can turn this into a laminated guide or digital checklist for team leads.

💡 Bonus: Review & Email Response Generator

Keep your tone on-brand - even when things go sideways.

Prompt:

“Help me respond to this customer review: [copy and paste the actual review]. My restaurant’s tone is [professional/friendly/casual]. Draft a response that addresses their concerns and maintains our brand voice.

Keep the response concise and empathetic.”

Prompt:

“Create 5 email templates for common guest service situations (reservation changes, complaints, special requests) for [restaurant name]. Keep responses on-brand: [tone]. Each template should include a clear next step.”

🧠 Pro Tip: Load these into your manager’s email drafts for faster guest communication.