Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

For the Cook and Server: Are you willing to listen and learn and to grow and expand your base of knowledge? Are you willing to invest the time and effort to expand your base of knowledge and grow in value? Are you willing to accept critique (not criticism) and know that this is part of the growing process?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Plant-based menus are becoming more available as the variety of offerings and demand of restaurant patrons continues the momentum. Why do you think chefs are more interested in philanthropy?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2022

We discovered that our base of knowledge had to improve, and we would need to invest in that. Some of us may have gained knowledge through trade school or college, but many simply placed their education in the hands of hard work and patience. We found out that both have value, but one without the other is rarely enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. With this perspective in place, the ways of integrating plant-based proteins into your menu become infinite.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

This is a compendium of quips that are based on experience; snippets of advice that we can all benefit from. A balanced breadth of knowledge and an extensive vocabulary will be the result. Pick the operations to work in where you can learn the most, the money will come when you have the knowledge and skills that warrant it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2023

Another way technology can boost tipping is by turning even new hires into the knowledgeable servers guests love. The server doesn't need an encyclopedic knowledge of wine. That makes for a happier, better-compensated staff that's less likely to join "The Big Quit," without upping base pay.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts provides a cloud-based team management and scheduling solution, allowing owners and managers to schedule restaurant employees , approve shift trades, and communicate with staff from one easy-to-use mobile app. Ovation With a two-question SMS-based survey, restaurants use Ovation to obtain higher-quality guest feedback in real time.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts provides a cloud-based team management and scheduling solution, allowing owners and managers to schedule restaurant employees , approve shift trades, and communicate with staff from one easy-to-use mobile app. Ovation With a two-question SMS-based survey, restaurants use Ovation to obtain higher-quality guest feedback in real time.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Optimized labor costs : Better insight into when you need people to work (based on historical data) and fewer no-call no-shows means better resource utilization and optimized labor costs. All of this (and more!)

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The human brain is tuned into how things look and will, sometimes erroneously, establish value based on that. Are your soups and sauces evaluated based on their texture and viscosity as well as flavor? Think about how everything fits a concept and consider the FEEL of your restaurant experience. TASTE: Ah…yes – taste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Most restaurants, however, are still trying to manage their operation based on their outdated business plans, SOPs, and vague key performance indicators (KPIs). Reinforce staff training to close the gap between the desired knowledge level and the actual level of knowledge of current restaurant staff.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 4, 2022

Stop for just a moment and reflect on your experiences, how much your base of knowledge has grown over the years, how your approach towards challenges has matured, and how others view what you have to offer. The older you become, the more you know; your bank account of knowledge is much richer.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

Not only can you tailor a customer’s experience to their preferences — offering them incentives based on their behavior — but you can create lookalike audiences to capture potential customers with similar sensibilities, almost all of which can be automated. But, doing so requires an assessment of what you want to achieve.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2020

You have your opinions based, I am sure, on your own experiences – it’s all good. They are based on five decades of observation and interaction. Take responsibility for your own skill development and base of knowledge. My opinions are rooted in experiences working alongside all of these people.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Scheduling software can help you determine optimal staffing levels based on forecasted demand. Then tap into those trusted employees to build intentional mentoring relationships that will foster institutional knowledge across a wider network, helping protect you against disruption if you lose a key employee.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

These actions called for creating different ways to train employees based on certain aspects of the job. During the orientation process, experienced workers or trainers will present key knowledge about your business, practices, and other relevant information about your staff's basic performance.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. This agency largely bases its food safety standards on the U.S. Several state-approved private companies offer this training.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Use a traditional base spirit for your seltzer (vodka, neutral spirits) or spice it up with some gin, tequila, or rum. Companies like MasterClass.com and the Great Courses offer opportunities for people to learn from experts and expand knowledge. It is time for restaurants hop on this trend and cater to the home mixologist.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Organizations will need to prioritize broader social accountability, which includes hiring a diverse workforce to ensure your staff is representative of your increasingly diverse customer base. Now more than ever, treating employees fairly and equitably is key to securing a knowledgeable, stable, and productive workforce.

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Food Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We interview UK based Tyler Zielinski to get his opinion. Tyler, we support your efforts to share your knowledge and educate those who are curious for more! What makes a bar work? How do you make the math work? And how do you keep it working for years to come?

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Despite a growing appreciation for the skills and knowledge of specialty coffee baristas, there can be an unfortunate prevailing stigma around working in coffee shops in the long term. As well as this, lower pay is also based on the value of the person who is preparing the drink. “In In some cases, this can also be true for baristas.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Paula Moore, from Nashville, Tennessee, and Jeremy Garner, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are just two of several Sculpture Hospitality employees who earlier last year, began to explore entrepreneurship opportunities to pave the way for their path toward innovative ventures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

But travel to the same establishment’s suburban or rural locations, and you’ll find counter-based ordering, guests dining in and fully open dining room. Data sciences are how we predict demand for food based on the past, how we know what consumers are willing to pay, and how we build staffing models around anticipated surges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Show off their knowledge by hosting virtual classes. Sell tickets to trivia nights for particular movies or TV series, a general knowledge trivia night, or themes like rom coms or sci-fi. Ask attendees to register and purchase tickets online, then email them the link to the performance when it’s showtime. Classes and Tastings.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Ensuring that the training material used to train food handlers is comprehensive and up-to-date is essential so that your food handlers can effectively apply their knowledge to any real-time scenario in any food establishment setting. These include: Knowledge retention. Training Material. Training Methods: Which One Is the Best?

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 23, 2023

To find out, I spoke to Cleia Junqueira, a coffee professional and consultant based in Dubai. First and foremost, any good head roaster will understandably need extensive knowledge of coffee roasting. Many coffee professionals are looking for new ways to develop their skills and knowledge with new career opportunities.

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 6, 2022

Goliath Consulting Group is a full-service restaurant consultancy based in Atlanta, GA, for those new to our business. In those years, he developed various techniques and valuable knowledge to help us significantly in areas such as streamlining operations and production improvement. Welcome to the team, Christopher Gianino!

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

First and foremost, baristas need to have solid technical knowledge of how to prepare a range of different coffees (including different origins, processing methods, and varieties) as both espresso and filter. Having this knowledge will set them up for career growth, as well as being able to take on multi-faceted roles in the coffee industry.”

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. That’s where a cloud-based inventory management system comes in. Think QR-code based feedback on takeout bags, or text-message follow-up. Delivery can also benefit from an audience management system.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Having this knowledge at your fingertips is critical. Easy Menu Management Integration With a Cloud-Based Point of Sale Built For Bars Happy hours! You can invest in a Lavu cloud-based POS system that makes it easy to update your menu in real time from anywhere. What are your profit margins? Relaxing Saturday! Fun Drinks!

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Chowly

MARCH 14, 2024

The scarcity factor plays a crucial role, justifying dynamic pricing based on demand. The ability to adjust prices based on demand, facilitated by digital solutions, presents an opportunity for restaurants to adapt dynamically to consumer behavior.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. Equip staff with this knowledge to suggest complementary items.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are the training suggestions I was given by ChatGPT for FRONT OF HOUSE S TAFF Menu Knowledge Training : Utilise ChatGPT to create quizzes and interactive modules to test employees’ understanding of the menu. Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

This knowledge allows them to optimize their offerings based on demand patterns. By diving into historical performance data, restaurants can identify which menu items consistently sell out or underperform during specific seasons. The use of outdoor space often means more seating opportunities for businesses.

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Typsy

APRIL 21, 2020

Skilled, motivated employees are the heart and soul of the hospitality industry, and there’s no better way to stay motivated, invested and skilled than helping workers broaden their knowledge base.

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Future Food

APRIL 14, 2024

The next step is to evaluate supplier bids based on a predefined criteria, considering factors like pricing, quality, delivery capabilities, and compliance. The knowledge of multiple industry concepts, along with a passion for food, has paved the way for our new brand and strategy to stand out among an increasingly competitive market.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to farmers. It demonstrates that you have a direct relationship with suppliers, which means as a brand you have more knowledge and your coffee is more traceable,” she tells me.

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