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    Video Training Best Practices

    How to create effective training videos your team will actually watch. Learn the techniques that make video training stick.

    8 min read·Updated February 2026
    Will Baric

    Will Baric

    Former hospitality operator writing about restaurant hiring, training, and operations.

    Why Video Training Works

    Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in video, compared to just 10% when reading text. For hands-on skills like food prep, service techniques, and equipment operation, video is unmatched.

    The Golden Rules

    Keep It ShortAim for 2–5 minutes per video. Break complex topics into multiple segments.
    Show, Don't TellDemonstrate procedures hands-on. Visual learning is 65% more effective than text.
    Start with WhyExplain the purpose before the procedure. People follow better when they understand the reason.

    Planning Your Training Videos

    1

    Identify the learning objective — be specific: "Know how to properly temp and store proteins"

    2

    Script the key points — outline what you'll cover to prevent rambling

    3

    Plan your shots — think about what viewers need to see (overhead, close-up, POV)

    Equipment You Actually Need

    Smartphone — Modern phones shoot excellent video. Use a tripod for stability.
    Lighting — Natural light works great. Avoid harsh overhead lights that create shadows.
    Audio — This is where most videos fail. Use a $20 lavalier mic for clear voice recording.
    Editing — Free tools like iMovie or CapCut work perfectly for basic training videos.

    Making Videos People Actually Watch

    Hook them early — The first 10 seconds determine if they'll keep watching
    Use real scenarios — Film in your actual restaurant, not a sterile training room
    Include quizzes — Break up content with quick knowledge checks
    Track completion — Know who's watched what and follow up with those who haven't

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