Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Okay, so there are certainly employers out there who probably don’t deserve good employees, and, in those situations, I can understand some level of discontent, but not to the extreme of stating that being a cook is a dead end. Invest, push yourself, learn, grow, and take a chance – this is the formula on which great careers are built.

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Sling

MARCH 15, 2024

Your business is anything but static, and managing employees when your company is changing and growing can be tricky. In this article, we’ll tell you what workforce forecasting is and how it benefits your company. As a manager, workforce forecasting is not just a nice to have; it’s a strategic imperative.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 22, 2020

Through this article we will look at a few interesting examples of how restaurants have transformed their take-out offerings to stay efficient during this period of reduced sales and satisfy customers through innovative technologies. How can I optimize take-out at my restaurant?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Restaurant owners are placing more importance and effort than ever on making sure employees are engaged and fulfilled, and that toxic work cultures are stamped out before they can thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. When it comes to managing medical plan costs for restaurant employers, aggressive management of prescription drug expenditures can yield significant savings. Carve In or Carve Out.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

We do know that there were countless days when we thought we wouldn’t pull it off, when being in the weeds was all too common, and at any moment everything was doomed to collapse – yet we managed to soldier through. As I tied on my apron and pulled out my knife kit ready to dive in, the executive chef called me into his office.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 7, 2023

If you’re reading this article, it’s because you have suffered from the ill effects of stress on the job. Time to evaluate your life and find a way to either minimize that stress or learn how to manage it. Map out a menu for yourself and stick to it. You’re a chef – stress goes with the job – right!

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Effective retail management requires a vast array of skills. In a broad sense, those skills boil down to managing your time, managing your staff, managing their training, and managing change. Retail management 101 Master these skills one at a time. Retail management 101. That’s where we can help.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Those of us who fit this description should take the time to think about those who are not so fortunate. When you see a doctor or nurse walking towards your local hospital for another 12-hour shift, stop and say: “thanks for taking care of all who are in need”, it costs you nothing and means a great deal.

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Sling

MAY 25, 2022

No one intentionally sets out to be a bad manager. That being said, we all know that some managers are better than others, and the performance of their teams and businesses are what set them apart. Effective team management is an essential part of the day-to-day workflow that all businesses strive to achieve and perfect.

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Sling

JULY 31, 2023

It takes more than just nice vibes to make a bar successful. Bar owners and managers have to think about things like good staffing practices , inventory management , marketing tactics , and curating an appealing menu. With Sling, bar managers can create schedules in minutes instead of hours.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 10, 2023

I hear enough comments from cooks (new and well-seasoned) who say they had enough, the business is horrible, lacking in any form of empathy, poorly managed, uncaring abusers of hard workers, proponents of sadistic work environments, and not worthy of anyone’s consideration for a career.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This may seem like a strange topic for a blog focused on the restaurant industry and the world of food but hear me out. People became accustomed to the change in operation and found, in many cases, that they were able to better manage the dilemma of work/life balance. “I Food for thought.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

You were either part of this or feeling left out because you weren’t. Can you tough it out? We even boast an informal initiation period where new employees are given conflicting directions, inaccurate details on the work to be done, or even sent on wild goose-chases just to embarrass them and see if they can take it.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2024

At a time when the desire and need for dining out has returned to 2019 levels, this seems like a counter-productive formula. While all of this “reaction” is taking place, the root cause continues to be ignored. In the end, restaurants become less and less appealing to customers, employees, and owners. Let’s open our eyes.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

I need a job” however becomes a sense of urgency that steps away from the negative and shouts out how important a job is to your survival. The employer can generally assume that nothing they do will change this attitude and this attitude will likely result in weak performance and loads of friction among co-workers and management.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This the time of year to pause and reflect, to push past the challenges, the less than stellar moments, the times we would just as soon forget, and the scars from an industry that passes them out freely and give thanks for what we have. Those days and nights when our mise en place wasn’t where it should have been made us stronger.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. In theory, it's simple, but this tip-out method is subject to federal laws and another layer of state-by-state laws on top of that. It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. Table of Contents. Tip Pooling Laws. Federal Tip Pooling Laws.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

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Tableo

JULY 18, 2023

Restaurant inventory management is a process for identifying more cost-effective food, beverage and supply orders while keeping track of the materials and supplies you have on hand for shifts. Use inventory management software to track inventory levels and provide reports. With proper training you will increase their overall efficacy.

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Sling

DECEMBER 3, 2021

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. In this article, the management experts at Sling answer your questions and tell you everything you need to know to optimize labor costs, stay on budget, and manage your business better. What Are Payroll Reports? Overtime hours. Attendance. Absenteeism. Time theft. 3) Form 940.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Anything worth doing is worth doing world-class whether washing dishes, organizing a cooler or workstation, dicing vegetables, finishing a plate of Kobe beef, taking inventory, or mopping a floor – it’s all important. [] CREATIVITY: Respect means everyone (cooks in particular) has a desire to create something worthy of carrying their signature.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all socio-economic backgrounds. Economic Blips: The economy is somewhat cyclical.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

It is human nature to try and push those out of our minds, but given a moments pause, it’s easy to remember them. It takes time for people to push aside tradition, habits, and yes – fear, that accompanies change. Change will happen, in fact it already is, but as we all known – change is not something that is embraced with open arms.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

This is meant to be a chat with all the stakeholders: cooks, chefs, servers, bartenders, managers, owners, dishwashers, and customers. That’s a load of negativity to digest – no wonder the title to this article makes some people believe that it’s true. For the Chef and Manager: Are you willing to look at menus differently?

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you are a cook who is happy working just for a paycheck – more power to you, but you can probably save some time and not read this article. We can always find things to disagree with and people who frustrate us, but very little good ever comes out of this approach. BEING A COOK IS MORE THAN THE PROCESS OF COOKING.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some of us know that winning takes loads of hard work, conditioning, and focus, while others hope they can win without the effort. Reaching for that carrot may be enough to keep you going, reaching that carrot will help to fulfill you, and pushing the carrot even further out will either inspire or frustrate you.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Manage your food costs and watch your restaurant grow and thrive. In this article, we look at how food service entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to manage food costs. In this article, we look at how food service entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to manage food costs. Thin Out Your Menu.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

Most restaurant owners, managers, family members of cooks, friends of cooks and chefs, those in other professions, service staff, and restaurant patrons, don’t get it. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage. Most people don’t get it. It simply points to what may be behind it.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

If we see the challenge as something that has an answer if we take the time to really push our problem-solving skills, then a solution will eventually present itself. Let’s take one possible cause that is not on everyone’s radar: nurturing real interest in a restaurant career early on. Challenges solved. We can do this.

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Sling

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In this article, the management experts at Sling discuss the question, “What does human resources do?” Strategic planning — also known as strategic human resource management or SHRM for short — is a holistic approach to managing your business’s workforce to ensure growth and, ultimately, success. 1) Strategic Planning.

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Sling

MAY 22, 2020

Employee turnover is an invisible issue that most managers tend to neglect. But if you want your business to succeed, you need to understand employee turnover and be able to manage it for the better. How To Manage Employee Turnover. Voluntary Employee Turnover. Involuntary turnover (per year or month). 3) Encourage Teamwork.

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Sling

MARCH 2, 2022

It’s no wonder, then, that many managers choose to outsource their payroll activities to a company that specializes in running the numbers. In this article, we’ll discuss that very topic and introduce you to a tool that will simplify and streamline all your payroll activities. How To Run Payroll Processing. 1) Collect Timesheets.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2024

No false starts this morning and pay attention to managing the game clock.” I just shake my head and wave him out. Clock management is just as important in the kitchen as it is on the gridiron. We can play it safe and get the s**t kicked out of us, or we can fight our way into the light. I respond in kind. “No go long!”

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2023

I am tired of the media focusing on the stories of exception, drooling about zealous articles that point to unacceptable kitchen environments, glamorizing the negative through their “reality” shows and movies, and then following up with dramatic writing about how hard it is for restaurants to find help and survive in such a fragile marketplace.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 30, 2021

Employees may clock in early to help out or leave a few minutes early on a slow day. For a healthier business, it's important to flush out any time theft that's happening now and create preventive measures to keep it from creeping up. When an employee clocks in or out for another employee, this is known as “buddy punching.”

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