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THE POST PANDEMIC RULES OF THE KITCHEN

Culinary Cues

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. The article was my first to go viral allowing me to realize that so many chefs and cooks were looking for a structure that defines what it means to be a professional. Anyway – use as you see fit. There needs to be a symbiotic relationship between the two.

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COOKS – INVEST IN YOUR CAREER – REAP THE BENEFITS

Culinary Cues

Okay, so there are certainly employers out there who probably don’t deserve good employees, and, in those situations, I can understand some level of discontent, but not to the extreme of stating that being a cook is a dead end. The only time when pay is strictly related to the job title is when you only give back what is expected.

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

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Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. In this article, we'll go into 15 key performance indicators for restaurants, why they're important, how to calculate them, and more. Employee turnover rate. Employee Turnover Rate.

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Safety First: Welcoming Restaurant Employees Back

Modern Restaurant Management

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, more of those same restaurants have started considering—and even implementing—new plans for welcoming employees and customers back for in-person dining. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees.

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TO ALL IN THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS: BE A PROBLEM SOLVER – SUPPORT A PROBLEM SOLVER

Culinary Cues

This article stems from a recent experience in a hotel where I was staying. The bar was fully set, there were two employees on duty, the ice was in the bin, and the cocktail napkins were fanned on the bar top. When I asked for a drink, the bartender told me that she couldn’t serve me because the computer system was down.

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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

Social Hospitality

We are committed to providing relief to medical staff and others who are on the front line of this global battle against COVID-19 as well as the volunteer organizations on the ground serving local communities,” said Bill Hornbuckle, Acting CEO and President of MGM Resorts International. Yum Brands: Supporting Employees.

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Could the Automat Revival Solve Restaurant Staffing Issues?

Modern Restaurant Management

The 1950s saw the birth of the first idealized vending machine , an enormous construction made of metal and glass that served thousands of city-dwellers each day and night. The machine served sandwiches, wine, and coffee, and was considered a great success. This is what we discuss in this article.