Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Have you experienced the flavors and presentations of the items that may grace your menu? Can others depend on you to keep a level head? [] HAVE YOU EVER BUILT A BUDGET AND MANAGED IT EVERY DAY: Ah, yes, we love to cook and present beautiful plates of food. You are good at that, after all you have been cooking for 15years.

Seasonal Menu 481

Seasonal Menu Leadership Training Fine Dining 481

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Want to learn about cold charcuterie, more about a full array of cheese, platter design and presentations, making centerpieces, buffet set-up, cold sauces and dressings, marination, and fermentation, etc.? Then the choice to work in hotels, resorts, and clubs is your best option. But through their network of like properties.

Hotels 426

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 426

The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Regardless, any issue stemming from a food handler’s lack of training could end in extreme monetary losses for a restaurant. The answer lies in the creation and implementation of a strong food safety and hygiene training program for food handlers. The Importance of Food Safety Training. Training Material.

Food Safety 87

Food Safety Training Kitchen Safety Food 87

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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?

Seminar 355

Seminar Front of House Workshop Back of House 355

EATER

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are currently in training. Perhaps the test that best encapsulates just what it is a cheesemonger does is the five-minute presentation contestants must give on a cheese of their choice. They’re meeting with a team of coaches to finesse their routines. I’m always learning and trying to refine things.”

Training 136

Training 2010 Coaching Consumer Goods 136

Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

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.

Kitchen Safety 428

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Coaching Training 428

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

Certainly, the restaurant and the chef have a responsibility to train, but the individual cook can take that training to a new level if they are willing to seek out every opportunity to learn and grow. These skills will take time and dedication to master – start today! When this is done, the world is your oyster.

Kitchen Safety 381

Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Uniforms Food Safety 381

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Work at it, train for it, stand behind it, and make a difference. Is it ambience, music, plate presentations, great smells seeping out from the kitchen, the sound of frothing milk from the espresso machine, quality background music, fresh cut flowers, pots of herbs on the table, attractive logos and uniforms? BE PRESENT.

Social Media 436

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

When we compromise on the quality of cooking, taste, and presentation then we suffer trying to win unhappy customers back and you, the chef, must look in a mirror and see the face of compromise. You set the tone for others to emulate. [] TEACH AND TRAIN. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Did they sense that the value was there?

Customer Service 344

Customer Service Customer Experience Uniforms Point of Sale 344

Sling

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

At first glance, you may think that employee training is all about teaching your employees to perform their job according to your standards and procedures. Provide the right kind of training for your team and your business will run smoother than ever before. Effective Employee Training Methods. 1) Online Employee Training.

Training 78

Training Coaching Small Business Take-out 78

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve had a lot of success with them recently, using a Trivia to train staff in a new business product – an otherwise very dry subject. But let’s face it, most restaurant training is boring ! It comes with dozens of pre-made Quizzes, Surveys and Training examples to practice with and use – an amazing variety.

Training 158

Training Sports Customer Service Events 158

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2024

As a restaurant manager or owner, you are aware of the dangers fire presents to your business. Keeping Your Restaurant Safe From training your staff, to maintaining the establishment, many safety measures exist to prevent a fire from happening at your restaurant. Train your staff properly on the cleaning of the establishment.

Kitchen Safety 189

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Training Equipment 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This oversight presents untapped potential to extend a franchise's reach and impact from the inside out. While there are several ways to incorporate visual communication with younger staff, a great place to start is with your training and onboarding processes. Picture this: You're at the annual franchisee meeting. So, why wait?

Communication 188

Communication Franchise Franchising Leadership 188

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. General maintenance Restaurant management requires being ever-present and extremely attentive.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the increasing relevance of social media as the primary method of getting a restaurants message out – chefs who are social media savvy (astute at using Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Twitter) will be at the top of the “hire” list for prominent restaurants. [] TEACHING/TRAINING. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

2021 462

2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 462

Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Once considered a supplement to the standard training program, virtual training is now the preferred — and sometimes only — option for managers and owners who want to improve their team’s skills. Virtual Training 101. Not all virtual training software is created equal. 4) Prepare Your Virtual Training Presentation.

Training 78

Training Management Management Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

Communication Silos in Restaurants A few communication silos that commonly present themselves in restaurant operations include: Waitstaff : The most common communication silo in restaurants is the waitstaff who bear the brunt of the customer-facing operations of the restaurant, since they are the ones who get to see the customer experience up close.

Communication 178

Communication Operations Leadership Employee Relations 178

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 17, 2021

Staff Training : I’ve had a lot of success with quizzes lately, using a Trivia Quiz to train staff in a new business product – an otherwise very dry subject. Sound familiar with some of your staff training? It comes with dozens of pre-made Quizzes, Surveys and Training examples to practice with or use.

Training 78

Training Sports Entertainment Events 78

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 17, 2021

Staff Training : I’ve had a lot of success with quizzes lately, using a Trivia Quiz to train staff in a new business product – an otherwise very dry subject. Sound familiar with some of your staff training? It comes with dozens of pre-made Quizzes, Surveys and Training examples to practice with or use.

Training 78

Training Sports Entertainment Events 78

Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

You must teach and train the fundamentals, the processes, the flavor profiles, and the history behind cooking a certain way. Provide reading materials or links to articles that will reinforce what you say – it is important! [] SHOW (TRAIN): Very few things in life will sink in and become innate unless they are practiced.

Training 368

Training Presentation Employee Relations Article 368

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The best operators train restaurant eyes and teach their employees to be ambassadors for greatness. Seek out the details and then prioritize corrective action. It’s never too small to worry about. Now, take it a step further and begin to imbed these restaurant eyes into the culture of the restaurant. It’s not hard, but it is relentless.

Uniforms 360

Uniforms Small Business Dine-in Training 360

Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2022

A new technique, a new way to measure, a different type of presentation, a different challenge in operations, a higher cost, product unavailability, more competition to keep us on our toes – it is never ending. Just when we think that we might be good at our jobs – something new stares us down.

Training 371

Training Social Media Presentation Café 371

Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

If you doubt my belief – think about this: If a line cook calls out – we simply spread the work out among those who are present. The rhythm of the kitchen is closely tied to the work and efficiency that is present in the dish area. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

Front of House 447

Front of House Back of House Uniforms Hiring 447

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

Investing in comprehensive training programs is key to meeting these skill requirements. Encouraging and training employees to be adaptable and capable of handling multiple roles within the restaurant enhances flexibility in staffing and operations.

Loyalty Program 196

Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 2024 196

Foodable

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Listen to "A Classically Trained Chef’s Journey to Making Burgers" on Spreaker. In this episode of Chef AF, I chat with Chef Paul Griffin , chief culinary officer at BurgerFi about his training, his experience of over twenty years, and his road to BurgerFi. We have a five-person team based on the 5 positions that they train.

Training 52

Training Front of House Back of House 2006 52

Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

From my perspective the answer lies in menu planning, training, and labor efficiency. Smaller portions lead to lower price tags, broader acceptance, and enhanced value from a well-designed, balanced meal. [] TRAINING: We all know the drill – it’s a business of pennies, but without everyone’s buy-in, those pennies will quickly evaporate.

Pricing 352

Pricing Training Consumer Goods Customer Experience 352

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The community needs to create multiple reasons to be present. Share this information with your community of businesses. [] THINK AND TRAIN HOSPITALITY One thing that restaurants know is hospitality. Consolidate resources to build hospitality training programs for staff in the business community. President John F.

Customer Experience 362

Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Retail 362

Culinary Cues

APRIL 16, 2022

The flavor, aroma, texture, or presentation made you sit back in your chair, close your eyes, and wonder how anything could be this good. Remember how beautiful those well designed and executed plate presentations gave you pause, stopped your conversations, and insisted that you snap a picture for posterity. Restaurant Consulting.

Hotels 370

Hotels Presentation Reservations Social Media 370

Culinary Cues

JULY 4, 2021

The quick fix may just be a dramatic change in how we plan and present our menus. This will, of course, make it far more challenging to control quality and consistency, but with a movement towards on-going training and quality assurance – it can be done. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

2021 495

2021 Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies 495

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The tasks of the chef are fairly universal: planning menus, putting your signature on each dish, hiring and training staff, ordering product and building vendor relationships, controlling costs and adhering to budgets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, etc. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.meyersassociates.com.

Beverage 487

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 487

Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

I have seen pride in the eyes of a line cook who finished plating a beautiful menu item as it was presented in the pass, and the look of appreciation when the team of dishwashers was offered a special employee meal – a meal that said: “We couldn’t do it without you.” Celebration is common in the kitchen.

Front of House 427

Front of House Back of House Food Order Seasonal Menu 427

Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

They hire and train the most dedicated professionals to execute the plan, and they are always focused on the details. They hone their skills through trial and error, repetition, and the pursuit of knowledge. It may be elusive, but perfection is the inspiration that pushes us forward. Perfection is impossible, but you don’t stop aiming for it.”

Coaching 368

Coaching Fine Dining Café Training 368

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures. Will any of the hiring or training be conducted remotely? How to adjust new hire training during COVID-19 You should aim to complete as much new staff training remotely as possible. What PPE will you provide?

Recruiting 293

Recruiting Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 293

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Huse Culinary’s VP of Culture and Learning Leanna Chroman came to the realization that in order to keep pace with new restaurant training processes she needed to go on a bit of a journey. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, HC Tavern + Kitchen and 1933 Lounge, Chroman was in placed in charge of training.

Education 178

Education Back of House Training Leadership 178

Tableo

JUNE 21, 2023

Training staff members at serving drinks with finesse is crucial to differentiate yourself from competitors and to improve the overall dining experience for patrons. Presentation and glassware selection Customers’ perceptions of drinks are significantly influenced by the choice of glassware. What’s in pouring a drink?

Training 40

Training Serving Customer Service Customer Experience 40

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

For the Restaurateur: Are you willing to take a hard look at your business model and change how you attract, train, invest in, compensate, and evaluate your staff? Are you willing to spend much more time working with and training your staff – building their skill set and showing them how to really cook from the heart?

Food Supply 392

Food Supply Training Supplies Café 392