Culinary Cues
JANUARY 23, 2023
Measuring how the “carrot rule”, is applied is the job of the coach, manager, or in our case chef. THE LEADER/COACH IMPACT: The leader is responsible for creating the game plan and the learning organization that makes a win possible. THE PLAYER/STAFF MEMBER IMPACT: It was Coach Belichick whose message to players was: “Do your job”.
Culinary Cues
MAY 8, 2023
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Culinary Cues
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Mediocrity isn’t something that people are born to seek; they are coached along the way by others who accept it as “good enough”. Recognize service staff who go above and beyond for guest satisfaction and reward them with gift certificates, a bottle of great wine, dinner for two, or a simple shout out at your meetings.
Culinary Cues
MARCH 4, 2022
I would assume that many chefs who read this article – at least the ones from my generation have reflected on where they are, what they have done, and what they are still able to do. We read the articles and listen to chefs and restaurateurs desperate to fill positions of line cook, sous chef, chef, manager, etc.
Culinary Cues
MARCH 22, 2023
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.” Are chefs with a focus on perfection simply like a dog chasing its tail, or are they setting a course towards something that can be grabbed and celebrated?
Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Playing conservative may win an occasional baseball or football game, but it rarely inspires the players, coaches, or spectators. Chances are, these are the players who refuse to lock themselves into the groove of always playing it safe.
Culinary Cues
JULY 23, 2023
Great food is every chef’s goal, inspired guests is a highly desired outcome, charged up cooks and a team in total sync is the chef’s calling card, and financial success is something that every chef is fully cognizant of, but this can only happen when chefs are able to focus on what they have been coached to do.
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