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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

Culinary Cues

My money is placed on working in a quality hotel, resort, or club. Of course, restaurants are great places to build your bag of tricks, ones where the chef has very high standards and is willing to share, but dollar for dollar, a club, hotel, or resort provides the package with the best value.

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The (Near) Future of Hotel Travel Is here

EATER

As safety measures like masks and distancing threaten to carry on for another year, hotels amp up the perks, packages, and amenities to court travelers The new Hotel June, located in the beachside Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, was set to open last spring. Like restaurants, the hotel industry has been hard hit by COVID-19.

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How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? A Definitive Guide to Tipping Etiquette.

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The ubiquity of tips, the prevalence of cash-free payments, and a lack of clarity around service charges have left consumers and operators alike searching for a sustainable solution.  If there’s a tip jar, tip cash, otherwise, you can usually add a percentage or dollar amount to your order. 

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

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. Ignore them and they will find someone else to pay attention. [] CONFUSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS AND RESTAURATEURS – DON’T WASTE THIS TIME

Culinary Cues

Worldwide – when countries, cities, and communities transition out of difficult times it is the restaurant and hotel industry that leads the way back to prosperity. THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS IS HISTORICALLY ONE OF THE FIRST TO RECOVER. People want and need to gather, to tell stories, to renew friendships, and to take care of business.

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Mitigating Cost Price Inflation Via Supplier Management

Hot Schedules

Mitigating Cost Price Inflation Via Supplier Management. Hospitality systems can’t undo labor legislation, failed harvests or political turmoil, and with hotels in urban markets still seeing revenues dip as much as 52 percent compared to 2019, operators need to utilize every possible method to cut costs. Related Posts.

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Best Practices for Trimming Alcohol Overhead in the COVID World

Modern Restaurant Management

As the world of hospitality attempts to recover from the impact of Covid-19, maintaining cash flow and slowly building up revenue are key elements to any establishment’s ability to survive. It’s a delicate balance of cash flow and savings on overhead costs that has restaurant owners scrambling for solutions.