Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2022

When an individual complains about the hours, his or her team, a lousy chef, a restaurant that doesn’t care about them, about how uninspiring the food is, or how poor the pay is and how limited the opportunities, then my reaction is: “it’s so sad that you haven’t found the right kitchen, the right chef.” www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Future Food

MAY 20, 2020

Five Food & Hospitality Trends for a Post-Lockdown World. Prior to the pandemic, many people predicted food trends such as a rising interest in meat alternatives, low or no-alcohol beverages and sustainability-driven purchasing behaviours amongst many others. Check out www.weeatlocal.com.au

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Hospitality Food Customer Service Food Order 113

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

In its day, the Balsams was one of the finest destination resorts in the country – a place of elegant relaxation, beautiful surroundings, and most notably – exceptional food. From purchasing to plating there was a commitment to communication and doing your job well. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Rest in Peace Chef!

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Seasonal Menu 2005 Hotels Customer Service 470

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The labor pool is a true challenge, the pressure to earn a profit is relentless, the fickle nature of guests can be frustrating, the shear number of daily decisions required of the job is mind-numbing, and the need to put yourself out there with each plate of food that leaves the kitchen can be – frightening. Age has no barrier to this.

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Seating Uniforms Take-out Communication 572

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. The following provides some “food for thought”, maybe even a “look in the mirror” checklist for those who are drifting away from those initial goals. [] THINKING THEY CAN MANAGE THROUGH OTHERS. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 266

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Is the relationship of food and dining much less important to all stakeholders? Now – start to build on anticipation. [] COMMUNICATE FREQUENTLY. Make sure that your name and what you stand for is prominent in every communication you send out. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Is this a barometer for change?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

Why is there no universal strategy that helps restaurants collectively walk through the process of re-opening with confidence and uniformity? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. How can we really stay on top of this challenge? Why is each restaurant struggling with how to manage the need for safety vs. the need to generate revenue?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 24, 2020

And – due to the level of split second communication that takes place throughout a kitchen day – these operations develop their own language that is a cross between French, Italian, and street-smart urban English. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. So, now the cook’s restaurant is closed. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Take-out Uniforms Food Order Blog 350

The Restaurant Group

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s primarily knowing who you are as a brand and eloquently and compellingly communicating that to your audience through visual and verbal elements. Without a well-defined USP communicated via your brand identity, you may end up simply as a fad or a generic restaurant that doesn’t command recall.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2020

Kitchens tend to be extraordinary melting pots that attract a wide array of characters who, despite their differences, seem to rally around a few common traits: they like food, they are somewhat competitive, they enjoy the adrenaline rush, and they are a pretty proud group. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CULINARY CAREERISTS.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 17, 2021

A tomato was round and somewhat red, off the vine, uniform, often mealy and typically tasteless. I still loved tomatoes and found them to be a welcome addition to salads, burgers, and even part of those grilled cheese sandwiches with American slices (cheese food), layered between two slices of Wonder bread. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Uniforms Seasonal Menu Café Entertainment 473

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Communicate your distancing requirements with third-party delivery drivers and other suppliers. Ensure proper training for food employees with new or altered duties and require that they apply the training according to established procedures. Managing Food Pick Up and Delivery. Practice social distancing when delivering food.

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Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 24, 2022

It influences how patrons feel while they’re enjoying your food and how they see your restaurant. 3D models help communicate client requirements to the architecture team. In addition to restaurant design, we can also help with concept development, brand books, uniform design, log design, takeout packaging design, and more.

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Design Uniforms Website Management Document 78

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

There’s much more that goes into the restaurant experience than good food or cheap prices. That being said, a clean looking logo or a cozy dining area will help draw people into your restaurant before they even know if your food is good. There’s a reason why many fast food chains use these attention grabbing colors. Merchandise.

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Social Media Merchandise Consumer Goods Advertising 78

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There is considerable debate over when to salt foods, especially meats. No matter how busy a cook gets, constantly washing and sanitizing work surfaces and tools will ensure food safety and build a sense of pride in his or her methods of cooking. [] HYDRATE. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Uniforms Café 369

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 19, 2022

How the mise en place is prepared in advance, uniformity of vegetable cuts, clarification of butter, sauce preparations, and where each ingredient should be stored according to the station map. FOOD FOR THOUGHT. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Just for a moment, think about what it takes to work a busy sauté station.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Book Uniforms 371