Here's how you can ensure your culinary team meets deadlines through effective communication.

I always have broken tasks or projects into bitesized bits making sure that the team understand what needs to collaboratively achieved as a team. Make sure to listen to any suggestions of how others might feel would work out better. Always need to be open to suggestions.

I always break down tasks into a to-do list a few days in advance, leading up to the event or deadline. This allows me to prepare thoroughly and ensure everything is executed smoothly. A crucial part of the process is assigning the right staff to carry out the tasks, ensuring that by the time the deadline arrives, everything runs efficiently and successfully.

Setting clear goals is indeed essential for effective team management, especially in a fast-paced kitchen environment. When everyone knows exactly what needs to be done and by when it streamlines operations and minimizes errors. Providing your team with detailed task descriptions and specific deadlines ensures that they can prioritize their work efficiently. Clarity in expectations and timing is crucial because, in the culinary world, even minor delays or misunderstandings can lead to significant issues.

One of my major practices is to always write down and imagine the steps required to complete the tasks. Visualisation helps me gain clarity on what's needed and any possible challenges I may face and how long each micro step is required. Taking the time to do this first, always helps me to ensure I can accomplish my goals if not faster, at least with less anxiety.

Opening a line of dialogue is always the first thing to do. It gives others a chance to apply and share their thoughts. so that they feel comfortable speaking their thoughts. Two way communication at all times in a business builds support and a stronger team as they feel involved. Shy ones will speak up and start to contribute more meaning that you are indirectly helping them develop their skills too.

I love updates...Keeping everyone updated on the Task/Project allows everyone involved to know at which stage of the project we are at and if there are deadlines set and others work faster then offering to help others is also a major skill to have so that we can all effectively move on quicker to challenge more projects/ tasks.

The true test of a team is how everyone performs during challenging situations. Staying above the line and maintaining respectful communication is key.