Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Do you understand the seasonality of ingredients and how to adjust for less than stellar quality or substitute ingredients that will bring you close to the same result in a recipe? [] WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WINE: Is the wine list solely the responsibility of the sommelier, lead bartender, or dining room manager?

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2023

However, with the fast changes in the industry, it’s essential to hire qualified employees and get them up to speed as quickly as possible to implement monumental success. Because of the change in employee demographics and relative inexperience, more restaurants are now moving away from traditional training. Engaging Content.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 7, 2022

Some employers are finding the traditional process of hiring employees ineffective. Digital hiring platforms have made it easy to find employees and fulfill the need for more staff. The conventional way of hiring used to happen through HR and hiring managers after reviewing the stacks of resumes. Social media.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

If a chef can manage a week or two here or there it will be at that rare time when business is off and even then, chefs are checking their email a few times a day to see what crisis is occurring while they try to relax. A 34-hour work week is unthinkable, a 60 – 80-hour workweek is more like it.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re currently hiring restaurant staff, you’re not alone. Even with the uptick in hiring since the beginning of the year, the restaurant staffing crisis remains a major challenge for the industry. In Part 1 of this hiring blog post series, you learned about optimizing your job postings.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Therefore, managers should find a digital communication app or software to facilitate communication between managers and their employees. Some digital communication platforms allow managers to schedule recurring meetings, tip pooling, and scheduling. Offer mentorship and training. How to Attract and Retain. Contact Us.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Each of those “departments” will require some level of unique kitchen management (sous chef) and specialists to support the uniqueness of function. 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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Restaurant365

MARCH 15, 2022

Your hiring strategy must focus on hiring the right employees for your restaurant rather than just filling an open position. And a comprehensive approach to employee retention must be built into your hiring strategy. Consequently, it’s imperative that you hire with a retention mindset.

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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

MARCH 3, 2024

Anyone who has been hired as a new employee knows the feeling of being on the outside of groupism. Some studies have shown that the highest attrition in many kitchens happens within the first two weeks of employment. Let’s work together to heal the wounds and do the collaborative, creative, and honest work of the cook and server.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

About a year and more than a dozen episodes later, we had the privilege to interview a wide range of folks with advice on everything from hiring staff , to creating content, to providing benefits, and increasing profits. Storytelling is an essential part of the hiring process. That's not going to build a foundation.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices. The first step in reducing high turnover is to examine your hiring and recruiting practices. How are you communicating with your potential new hires? There are many moving parts to hiring and recruiting. Do they understand the expectations for the role?

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Clover - Restaurants

JUNE 6, 2024

Most great restaurants need great restaurant managers. These employees are generally entrusted to mitigate customer complaints, create shift schedules, handle cash drawers and bank deposits, help employees navigate interpersonal conflicts, and even hire employees on behalf of ownership. The question is, how do you find a good one?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

Here are some great rules to live by when it comes to dishwashers: [] Hire great attitudes. [] Pay a fair wage and offer ample opportunities to scale up every few months. [] Provide a clean, crisp uniform that parallels what you offer your cooks. [] Make sure new dish washers are properly oriented and trained. Restaurant Consulting.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 18, 2022

The workflow of those short order cooks was not an accident, it was not instinctive, and it was not solely the work of the manager or chef who hired them. That mesmerizing workflow was a result of total commitment on the part of the operational management, the chef, and each one of those cooks. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 26, 2022

Hiring restaurant employees and retaining them is no longer just an issue for the HR team. As the staffing shortage continues to negatively impact profitability, you as a CFO must play a critical role in your restaurant group’s hiring and retention strategy. Addressing the hiring crunch.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Learn more about how Kelly McCutcheon and her team established Hopdoddy's core values in our blog post guide, and listen to Kelly on the podcast here. Showcase your core values in your employee handbook, in new-hire training, on your company careers page. The Solution: Create a training program. Use Manager Log Books.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

People who enter the restaurant business are typically individuals with a number of experiences working in other restaurants in positions from entry level to management. Those people who choose to become successful restaurateurs must have a strong background in finance and financial management. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Restaurant365

MAY 16, 2022

We understand that hiring top restaurant employees has never been so tough, but with some planning, persistence, and patience It can be done. Below are tips to improve your hiring efforts to recruit the best seasonal employees. If possible, conduct on-site interviews to speed up the hiring process. Start Early. Act quickly.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The hiring process in the restaurant industry is similar to hiring in other industries, but the restaurant industry experiences higher turnover than most other businesses. Consequently, the hiring objective is two-fold: hiring the right employees and retaining them. Did you have layoffs this year?

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both the customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority. Offer a competitive wage and benefits.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

So here is the good news: there will be ample opportunities in 2021 and beyond for chefs, cooks, managers, and service staff who recognize the immediacy of the challenge and the new skill set that will be required of successful players and leaders in the field. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

This is more work than I bargained for” somehow implies that a person was deceived during the hiring process and the fact that they must invest of themselves doesn’t quite sit right with them. “I What can I say, it’s a job”, means there are no redeeming qualities to the work and all a person can do is try to soldier through the day.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Hiring good staff is integral to your overall customer dining experience. With more than two and a quarter million waitstaff in the United States, competition is fierce, and hiring just the right team members can be crucial to your restaurant’s success. This is why hiring correctly and for longevity is crucial for your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. We've also included a roundup of interview best practices you should be aware of before showing up to speak to the hiring manager. For instance, were you responsible for restaurant employee scheduling or managing a log book ?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2020

The environment that is a result will surely drive a wedge between management and staff. [] POOR COMMUNICATION. “I This is what brings a team together and firing on all cylinders. [] LACK OF TRAINING. When you hire a person you own the responsibility to inform, train, teach, and improve their abilities.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

He took the time to point out all that I didn’t know, said no to my application and told me to spend more time in the kitchen and gradually work my way into management. To Ed Weibrecht who hired me at his newly acquired Mirror Lake Inn even though he didn’t have an opening. To Curtiss Hemm who encouraged me to start writing a blog.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

THE LAW: It is not enough to hire competent people. If a chef fails to understand this, then he or she will eventually fail in that position. [] A Business Manager. THE LAW: The chef is in a position that requires negotiation with vendors, employees, and other managers. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

However, the current moment is an unprecedented challenge for managers and operators. While restaurant owners and operators are certainly relieved to be coming out on the other side of the pandemic, restaurant hiring has become a looming challenge. Hiring challenges. Tracking applicants during the hiring process.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Budgeting, cost controls, smart purchasing, labor management, marketing, and the legal issues that surround a business are just as essential as a great plate of food. Hiring is not something to take lightly. As an owner, operator, manager, chef – you set the example for others to follow. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

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. Every restaurant must constantly invest in training. [] PUTTING ALL OF YOUR EGGS IN THE CHEFS BASKET.

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Sling

MARCH 9, 2021

If your business is facing an unplanned or short-term staffing issue, hiring a contingent worker might be the perfect stop-gap solution. What are the benefits of hiring one? And how can you manage these temporary employees for best results? What Is An FLSA Exempt Employee: Everything Managers Need To Know. 2) Flexibility.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Work at it, train for it, stand behind it, and make a difference. As owners, managers, and chefs – regardless of the hours that you invested in the job in the past, this is not the time to back off – this is the time to be even more present. INVEST IN TRAINING. This is not the time to cut back on training. BE PRESENT.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. But don’t forget the training needed for each new tool you introduce. Some owners of small restaurants and hotels may not feel like they need to hire people for a specialized marketing team. Form a Commercial Team.

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Focus POS

JULY 19, 2021

4 Tips for Managing a Bar—Successfully. “We But managing a bar is more than just giving sage advice to patrons during a Thursday night lull, as frequently depicted in films and TV shows. Here are some tips for managing a bar that you can ensure will lead to success. Hire the Right Staff. We should buy a bar!”

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Every time a staff member leaves, you incur the additional cost of hiring and training a replacement. Upserve offers the market-leading cloud restaurant POS, actionable insights, transparent processing, automated inventory and ordering, workforce tools, and mobile restaurant management. Help to Decrease Staff Turnover.

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