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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

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It is a close-knit industry of wannabe perfectionists who feel every ounce of pressure that looming failure can present. This is why ownership of the menu is so important to the chef, this is why the exactness of each plate, the consistency of flavor, and the beauty of the presentation are so critical to the chef.

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COOKS AND CHEFS – SIGN YOUR WORK

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What if the chef, manager, and owner were required to do the same, in essence proclaiming they approve of the work as presented to the guest? Are you proud to present this to your teammates, manager, or guest?” Would it make a difference in attention to detail? Is there room to improve?

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Seasonal Staff Playbook: Hiring, Training & Retaining Great Teams

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Seasonal Staff Playbook: Hiring, Training & Retaining Great Teams. So how do you stack your bench and coach your own team to maximum efficiency? PLAY 2: Onboard & Train Your Seasonal Staff. Without proper training and engagement opportunities, your seasonal staff can keep sales in the minor leagues.

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A NEED FOR SOLUTIONS

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TRAINING AND DELEGATION: Yes, the hospitality industry has plenty of responsibility for this situation that can only be resolved through teaching and training managers and chefs to be more efficient with their time, able to discover how to prioritize their tasks and learn when and how some of this work can trickle down to other staff members.

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A CHEF’S HARD DAY’S NIGHT

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It is very rare that any owner/operator demands a chef work that much, we just feel responsible and hate to ask our staff to work as hard as they do and not find the chef present to help, encourage, critique, and celebrate. Even though he or she may not actually cook each dish, it is the chef’s reputation that is presented to each guest.

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WE EAT WHAT WE ARE AND WE ARE WHAT WE EAT

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With this in mind, habit changes will not be driven by one sector, but rather through a unified effort including doctors, dietitians, cooks and chefs, family, marketers, and what Kennedy refers to as a “tribe of food coaches”. The “coach” would be, as she puts it: “the liaison between the doctor and the patient. You Are What You Eat.

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THAT ELUSIVE THING CALLED PERFECTION

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Vince Lombardi, considered by many to be the greatest football coach of all time said: “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” They hire and train the most dedicated professionals to execute the plan, and they are always focused on the details. Lots of questions without answers.

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