Molly Hopper Sandrof hails from Norther California and is a graduate of Boston University with a focus on Communication and Marketing. Today she is the Director of People and Staff Development for the Hawthorn, Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar and two Row 34 locations.

Show notes…

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Favorite Success Quote or Mantra.

“Success can be dfined from going from failure to failure without a loss of optimism.”

-Winston Churchill

Career Challenge or Failure

• In this industry it is our jobs to say yes, and to exceed our guest expectations. While the “yes” mentality is a good mentality to have, we have to be careful not to over estimate our capabilities and over promise.
• Sometimes you have to say no, so you dont risk dissapointing your guest in the long run.

Knowledge bombs

1. Which “it factor” habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success?

   • Grit

2. What is your biggest weakness?

   • Desire to please everyone.

3. What is one piece of advice you have for leading others?

   • You need a team of people to execute service. Utilize the strengths of the people on your team and in your network.

4. Whats one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview?
   

   •  When hiring, Molly suggests we, “Look for the ability in not taking yourself too seriously.”

5. Whats a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?

   • How to be a compelling employer.
   • Molly suggest you figure out a way to tell the world who your is and what it does, and to provide reason for people to want to start their careers with your resturant.

6. Whats one thing (besides food) your restaurant does well and separates you from other restaurants?

   • Developing a sense of neighborliness.

7. Whats one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner?

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   • The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business

8. Whats one piece of technology you’ve adopted in your restaurant and how has it influence operations?

   •  Explore technologies that make the guest experience better, but don’t cloud the environment.
   • Reserve.com– Make restaurant reservations and pay the bill effortlessly at the end of the meal, without having to take out your wallet or phone.

Contact Info

Molly@islandcreekoysterbar.com

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