Brian Bruce

The exceedingly successful managers realize they are to “manage” things and “lead” their people. Brian identifies 11 important factors of leadership every manager desiring to succeed and excel should master.

Brian offers a collection of typical interview questions when interviewing for a management position.

You're happy in your current restaurant and aren't thinking about leaving. So what should you do when an executive recruiter calls you? Brian has the answers.

"Remember," says Brian, "no matter what the interview setting, always make sure you are portraying a professional image."  He gives specific example and tells the story of one recruit who just failed this test miserably.

An interview is a two-way street. You had better have interview questions of your own ready to ask, says Brian. Want to know more about the benefits of asking good questions?  Brian shares his tips along with some sample questions.

Brian has assembled a guide to assist hiring managers in asking the questions that will leave them with something more than a good or bad feeling after an interview.

Is a background check too expensive?  What about the potential negative impact of an incident on your restaurant? Get Brian's take.

Brian runs through some questions about how to initiate and nurture lasting relationships with  professional recruiters.

Brian surveyed various restaurant pros on managing change in today's environment. Check out what they had to say.

How can you remain calm when it counts? Brian talks about how preparing yourself on several fronts can help calm frayed nerves and soothe your interview jitters.

RunningRestaurants.com talks with Brian Bruce, executive restaurant recruiter with Premier Soluctions about getting "A" level candidates into your restaurant when you recruit and hire.