You're a hospitality manager. How can you be sure you're meeting deadlines?

3 Delegate and communicate

You don't have to do everything by yourself. As a hospitality manager, you have a team that can support you and share the workload. Delegating tasks to others can free up your time, reduce your stress, and improve your efficiency. However, delegating also requires communication. You need to clearly explain the expectations, deadlines, and resources for each task, and provide feedback and guidance along the way. You also need to communicate with your stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, or senior management, and keep them informed of your progress and any issues.

4 Anticipate and solve problems

Even with careful planning and execution, you may encounter some challenges or difficulties that can affect your deadlines. For example, you may have to deal with unexpected changes, delays, errors, or complaints. Instead of panicking or ignoring them, you need to anticipate and solve problems as soon as possible. You can do this by identifying the root causes, evaluating the options, taking action, and following up. You can also learn from your mistakes and prevent them from happening again.

5 Reward yourself and your team

Meeting deadlines can be stressful and demanding, but also rewarding and satisfying. You and your team deserve to celebrate your achievements and recognize your efforts. Rewarding yourself and your team can motivate you, boost your morale, and improve your performance. You can reward yourself and your team in different ways, such as giving praise, feedback, bonuses, gifts, or time off. You can also reward yourself and your team by taking care of your health and well-being, and finding a balance between work and life.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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