Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Throughout history there are countless examples of those who ignore or seem paralyzed by the need to change as their industries or specific job descriptions evolve. In case you didn’t notice – I failed to mention anything about cooking skills – the act that attracted a person to the kitchen in the first place. Such is the case in 2021.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2023

Of course, there are examples of terrible behavior and autocratic chefs, but they are not rampant throughout the industry – they are the exception, not the rule. The highest quality work requires attention to detail, multitasking, and well-defined skills; this takes time, commitment, and effort.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. Restaurant skills. 20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job : If you're not sure how to list working at a restaurant on your resume, check out the 20 most sought-after restaurant skills.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

Don’t b t people – if you don’t know, then say: “I don’t know”, and then work like crazy to find the answer and or develop the skill that you are lacking. Fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, cookbooks, respectable blogs, menus, etc. It’s really a “small world” industry and what you say gets around. Start immediately!

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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. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. If this is your first restaurant job, explain how other jobs and experiences lead you to your interest in the industry. How do you think you embody the skills you just mentioned?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

Those who are despondent or downright angry with the industry, and I know there are many, may not understand or appreciate my words, but I stand by them. There are many reasons why I am so grateful for the decades I spent in front of a range. I could not think of a career more rewarding than being a cook and a chef.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 26, 2020

While many American businesses have been impacted by COVID-19, the restaurant industry is among those hit hardest. It’s been a challenging year for the restaurant industry, and the ever-changing landscape makes it difficult to plan accordingly. How CliftonLarsonAllen LLP can help. With a plan, you can begin to chart your path forward.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

As complex as the role can be, these responsibilities—both written and unwritten—are easier to manage with the right skills (and the right tools). Being tech-savvy Technology is cementing its space in the restaurant industry.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Since fire was first discovered – we have enjoyed and developed the skills to cook, eventually season, and finally plate prepared food to please other people. Cooking is one of the most admired and appreciated skill that allows the cook to express his or her history, traditions, ethnicity, and skill while engaging guests in a story.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2021

The ability to build a portfolio of skills, to transfer a vision to a plate, to discover and then control flavor profiles, to experience the joy of replicating your art on a plate even on a very busy night, and the connections made with like-minded cooks was (is) invigorating and incredibly rewarding. Does this bring back memories?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

If you want to build an understanding and even a level of competence with a variety of specific skill sets then clubs, resorts, and hotels may be the only place where that can happen. [] VOLUME: A very busy, well-branded restaurant might generate 5of 6 million in annual sales, where a club or hotel can easy boast four or five times that volume.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 26, 2023

So here is the fascinating thing about the industry of food: there is plenty of room for each one of these categories and most businesses will welcome each with open arms. The food business is a tremendous industry will no shortage of challenges. all providing ample opportunities to find your passion and make a living.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2021

If we can just get past the vaccine hesitancy then the country, and the restaurant industry might be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The other elephant in the room however is how will the restaurant industry approach business if we reach herd immunity through vaccination? Well, this is what we hope. CAFE Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

For some reason the industry tries to convince the artist and the accountant to be one and the same. I have occasionally been asked what is the composite skill set of the chef or what should a graduate of a culinary program be able to do? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

They needed solid financial managers to balance out their skill at making great food experiences. No one knows how the industry will claw its way out of these challenging times or what it might look like in five or ten years. Some partnered to this end, while others struggled or closed. Tough times continue for the restaurant business.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

[] A STELLAR CULINARY SKILL SET. The skill set that he or she brings to the table will be as good as one might find in any segment of the food service industry. At the same time – the Club Chef will always seek to improve on and add to those skills. [] LIFE EXPERIENCES. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Sure, I know how much the restaurant/foodservice industry is suffering and how many operations are shutting their doors as a result of avoiding decades of challenges brought to a head by the pandemic, but believe me when I say that this will change. Just as the restaurant industry evolves, so too must the industry of education.

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 19, 2023

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, his new book, “ Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader: A Guide to Skills and Behaviors Restaurant Managers Need to Succeed ” is an incredible resource for aspiring and current restaurant managers seeking to excel in their roles.

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Typsy

MAY 18, 2021

Many of those businesses are now faced with the difficulty of finding and recruiting staff due to a global hospitality skills shortage as they attempt to open again and resume operations. There are many factors contributing to the current skills shortage, many of which are beyond the direct control of managers or owners.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Your chef instructors dedicated themselves to passing on the knowledge and skills that you will need to reach for your goals; knowledge and skills that took them a career to acquire. You need to approach every position, and every day with this realization and then work on building that portfolio of skills and knowledge.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2020

I am entitled to mine as those perspectives have evolved over decades of work in the food industry with many fantastic people who come from a multitude of backgrounds, and who bring all sorts of issues and challenges with them. Take responsibility for your own skill development and base of knowledge. If you don’t know – discover how.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

The hope was that by doing more, working harder and longer, making more complicated menus, and pushing the envelope of creativity the restaurant industry would rise up to new levels of success. www.harvestamericacues.com – BLOG. We can do this and there has never been a better time to think about how we move in this direction.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. It’s thus critical to learn sales skills and translate them into practices appropriate for your industry. From 2009 to 2017, gross bookings in U.S.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Remember those times when you felt that rush of adrenaline after a successful service, felt pride in a dish you created, or simply enjoyed a new skill you worked hard to master? We (the food industry) need to point to a well-known quote from Anthony Bourdain: “When someone cooks for you – they are saying something. Bill Bradley.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It is easy to blame money, non-traditional work hours, unrealistic training in culinary schools, and the younger generation as a whole – but even if we (the industry as a whole) were able to snap our fingers and fix these issues, it is likely that team building and retention would still be challenging. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Check out our blog post breaking these red flags down with what to avoid in a job description. Hire for fit rather than skill. Listen to Jensen Cummings' episode here.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The more you know, the more you are able to do, the more competent you are, and the more diverse your skill set – the greater the opportunities. Commit to learning from others, finding out what’s going on in the industry, attend workshops, take on-line courses, or simply attend local meetings to network and get your name out there.

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Chowly

MARCH 14, 2024

Our recent conversation with Chip Klose , a seasoned veteran in the industry, offered a deep dive into navigating the complexities of the restaurant business successfully. Through these pillars, the Mastermind program equips restaurant owners with the skills needed for sustainable success.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

They need to receive a fair, competitive wage for the skill set they possess, they should expect reasonable benefits, and a property that invests in helping them become exceptional at their craft. Plan, equip, train, evaluate, educate, and celebrate each and every employee. Plan better – train harder, takes on new meaning.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to the Goliath Consulting Group blog, where we share valuable insights and expert advice to help you excel in the competitive restaurant industry. Focus on sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients and engage the expertise of skilled chefs who can create captivating and innovative dishes.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

We all know great hospitality is the backbone of any restaurant, but how you create a culture that actively and eagerly delivers great service is what Meyer explains so thoughtfully. To achieve Enlightened Hospitality you need to hire “51 percenters with 5 core emotional skills.” Operations Team Recommends As we deal with U.S.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

I have built a reasonable set of technical skills along the way, and have learned – through trial and error, how to become a better than average chef and manager of kitchen operations. Their ability to apply their skill towards incredible quantity and do so with an eye on doing it the same – every time, is remarkable.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry continues to be devastated – not just as a result of the pandemic but because the pandemic brought underlying issues to the surface. The glory days of the restaurant industry have been laid to rest and they may never return to any semblance of normalcy. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

If it is any consolation – numerous other industries will take time to recover to business levels of 2019 – so they will be slow to hire. Additionally, with a new concept designed through IDEATION you may not need as many employees or ones with the same skill set that was critical before. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 23, 2019

It’s a virus that shows no mercy, doesn’t attack just one type of people, is not related to any particular industry; cares little about age, size, ethnicity, or socio-economic background. The virus is prevalent in the hospitality business, retail, government, and education, just to name a few industries. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Sling

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Want to take your culinary skills to the next level, move out of your home kitchen, and learn how to start a bakery? Unlike, say, mowing lawns, owning and operating a successful bakery takes a lot of knowledge, experience, and skill. Good for you! Before you bake your first loaf for profit, get as much practical experience as possible.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 5, 2021

Do you want to become noteworthy with your culinary knife skills? If the answer is yes – then practice those skills and measure them against a standard many, many, many times – FOREVER! We are part of a fantastic industry that is filled with diversity – this is one of the most important aspects of working in the business of food.

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