Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the signs of cooks and chefs feeling the mental and emotional pressure of the job: COMMUNICATION GAP: Once vocal, thought provoking, opinionated individuals who simply shut down and shy away from conversations or debate may very well be filled with angst, self-doubt, confusion, and anxiety.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

There is a level of non-verbal communication that defies explanation – communication that keeps everyone in sync, seemingly knowing what every person in the team is doing or is about to do so that work flowed with precision and grace. Tom quickly washed his hands, tied on an apron, adjusted his uniform and set-up his workstation.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Yet tomorrow morning you will wake well before sunrise, put on that starched, white uniform, walk through those kitchen doors and face the challenges of a chef once again. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. There will always be the missed family events, the 5 a.m. Age has no barrier to this. Oh, and by the way – it can be worth it!

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

From purchasing to plating there was a commitment to communication and doing your job well. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Service was swift and efficient as the 300-400 patrons were acknowledged at each meal. What was most impressive to me was the work leading up to service. Rest in Peace Chef! PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It is OK to say: “I’m sorry but we have already donated all that we can for this year – please feel free to contact us earlier next year.”. [] NOT FOLLOWING THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF RESTAURANT ACCOUNTING. You get the picture. [] FAILURE TO COMMUNICATION USING TODAY’S MEDIUMS. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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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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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Part of the reason is the isolation reality, part is the negative impact of “pause”, part is a lack of availability, a good part is fear, and an even more significant part is our fault for not keeping those lines of communication open with all stakeholders in the restaurant experience. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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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. Why is each restaurant struggling with how to manage the need for safety vs. the need to generate revenue? PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Restaurant Consulting.

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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

Usually, a recent graduate or a current school intern with starched white uniforms, polished shoes, and perfectly sharpened knives. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Ironically, they are usually there when they need to be, prepped and ready, and consistent in their work – so, we gladly hire them (whomever they might really be).

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Hot Schedules

MAY 21, 2020

How the COVID pandemic forced them to update operations, sanitation, communication and much more. Designate a single employee per shift—ideally with a clearly identifiable uniform or badge for customers to recognize—to oversee safety and sanitation measures.”. Reopening Lessons from Two Independent Restaurateurs. Related Posts.

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Future Food

MAY 20, 2020

Owners & staff must ensure that the physical presentation of their stores & venues, uniforms and personal appearance are maintained at optimum levels throughout all periods of the day to issue the vote of confidence that customers need to walk in through the front door and spend.

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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. For that window of time, a chef can push aside those somewhat tasteless, uniform tomatoes that have become a boring commodity, and feature the breadth of heirloom varieties that come from local farmers. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 19, 2021

Other workplace stressors could include lack of flexible scheduling, conflicts between coworkers, or lack of transparency and communication. “As These decisions do not have to be big ones—they can be as small as choosing uniform styles, weighing in their opinions on new policies, or even allowing them to choose the background music.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 24, 2022

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. billion by 2028. Why is 3D rendering important when designing restaurants? Project Clarity.

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

People will take notice, and will help your core audience develop a sense of community that stems from your business. A uniform theme with consistent font choice and colors are essential to establishing your restaurant’s visual brand. Mood boarding can also help organize and communicate the aesthetic of your brand.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Communicate your distancing requirements with third-party delivery drivers and other suppliers. Require that staff use the app to get their schedules and other communication if you’re using an online scheduler with a mobile app for employees. Have necessary uniforms and/or training materials organized prior to employees being hired.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Your body will not tell you when it is dehydrated until it is too late – you must prevent that from happening. [] PRESSED, CLEAN UNIFORM. The uniform is a symbol of the importance of cleanliness and the respect that you have for your chosen profession. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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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. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Just for a moment, think about what it takes to work a busy sauté station. FOOD FOR THOUGHT.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I walked around campus trying to be there for students as we set-up a communication point with televisions for students to stay tuned into what was happening. When you see a person in military uniform – say thanks. link] BLOG. The president was somewhere in the air while the situation was being assessed by our military.

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