Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Full-service restaurants would later refer to this as a Table d’hote selection. Sure, the food at the Blue Gentian was good, and the servers who had been there for years were efficient, and you couldn’t beat the price for the quantity and quality offered, but what Meta was referring to was hospitality.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

In fact, you were probably on the receiving end of this group behavior, sometimes referred to as bullying. .” – Webster’s Dictionary Of course, you remember. You were either part of this or feeling left out because you weren’t. Well, we’re not in high school anymore. Actually, for all intents and purposes we might even be called “adults”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Refer to your state’s employee rights and make sure to highlight them in this section. While Texas does not have a mandatory legal requirement for private employers to provide sexual harassment training in the workplace, it is highly recommended. This article is not a template. Employee Rights.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

This is defined in articles from local newspapers to the New York Times, from industry magazines and websites to social media, and from industry blogs to podcasts by the dozens – everyone states the problem, points a finger, and portrays the issue as someone else’s doing. So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

I remember reading an article about a studio drummer by the name of Bernard Purdy who has played on more records than you can count. He is referred to as the hit maker for bands. You don’t always get what you pay for, but you do with bread. If you can arrange for Bernard to play on your record – count on it being “GOLD”.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

This job is killing me” could refer to the physical, mental, or emotional toll that a job inflicts on a person. The plight of the worker has been immortalized in books, articles, blogs, social media posts, union contracts, songs, and movies for as long as those methods of communication have existed. Of course, I could go on and on.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You won't be able to refer to your previous restaurant opening playbook and follow it to the letter. The benefits of this decision include relying on a proven business model, which will ease the opening and operating process, as you'll be able to refer to what worked (and what is working) at your original location.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

A few minutes ago, you referred to that ingredient I held in my hand as “just a tomato” and honestly, I wasn’t sure how to respond. In that moment I realized my job as a chef was more than operating a restaurant kitchen, more than ensuring consistently great food on every plate, and much more than training cooks about technique.

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 28, 2020

Conflict Resolution” refers to the way one resolves an issue or problem between two or more people (4). You can visit a step by step guide to conflict resolution in the AMA article here (4, 5), but we recommend supervisors to first create opportunities for awareness and open dialogue with their staff. References: (1) [link]. (2)

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. Make your restaurant a destination for celebration.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Sometimes the most important thing you can do as a manager, fellow worker, family member, or friend is to recognize the signs and let the person know that you are there to listen or help, while other times it will be important to act and refer the person to someone who can provide important help. TRAINING: You can never train too much.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 18, 2023

The important thing about those moments in time is their value as a reference. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Over 800 articles about the business and people of food). Sure, luck can be involved, but luck is rarely something to depend on or take credit for. This is your education, your real education. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

In this article, well walk you through 7 easy steps to increase table turnover effectively, helping you boost your bottom line while maintaining a great dining experience. Table turnover time refers to the average amount of time it takes for a table to be occupied by different groups of guests.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since so many workers are being afflicted with COVID-19, we’ve seen the farming sector experience a widespread shortage of workers who have been trained to complete specific tasks. This is a summary of our earlier article, “Responding to COVID-19’s Impact on the Restaurant Supply Chain.” Multiple Sourcing and Backup.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Expressing this, building a team around it, and telling that story is what I refer to as that higher purpose. I was reminded of this important differentiation today through a shared article about Chef Sean Sherman’s Owamni restaurant in Minneapolis (Thanks Chef Tim Hardiman). PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Competition is healthy if you use it as a reference to improve. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

In this article you’ll learn: What’s to blame for high employee turnover in the restaurant industry What employee turnover costs the industry Several solutions for battling staff turnover What’s to blame for the restaurant industry’s high employee turnover rate? Turnover creates more than just financial repercussions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

This article addresses some of the most common concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of an employment lawyer and a restaurateur. Inform them of the training you have provided to your staff on these measures. Lastly, train your management on the foregoing.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

THE FAN/GUEST IMPACT: Often referred to as the 12 th man, the fan or guest has a role to play in grabbing the carrot and pushing it even further out after it is in hand. It is the job of the player/staff member to use the skills and tools provided in pursuit of the organizational goals.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

He has been one of my primary motivators and reference points throughout my career in food. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER “We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.” Now I obviously never knew Chef Escoffier, but I know enough about him to understand how he might react to these situations.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. It refers to interactions with people and events that sit forever in our memories. How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2024

I can’t remember the last time I opened this book and used it as a reference, but it is the title that drives me to keep it prominently displayed. Write an article for your local newspaper or volunteer to talk about the work of a cook on a regional podcast or television show. Why is this so?

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

In our previous blog article, we briefly touched on the various advantages of third party delivery services, like how outsourcing delivery to a third-party service has an advantage of allowing smaller, local restaurants to get started quickly (2). Provided drivers/ No training required. Reference: [link]. Cons: High Fees.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

At the end of a shift cooks are drained (not even considering the mental and emotional toll that will be addressed in subsequent articles). When some refer to cooking as a young person’s game, they are referencing the physical toll that the job takes when cooks fail to condition themselves.

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ChowNow

JULY 17, 2024

In this article, we’ll walk through a comprehensive guide on how to write an operations plan for your restaurant, complete with examples. Check out this article for additional job descriptions of key team members. It ensures that your team is capable, well-trained, and prepared to provide excellent service.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Bonus : Don't miss our downloadable employee evaluation form template at the end of this article! Managers can refer back to these forms to see who has grown the most to make promotions accordingly, or to see whose progress has stagnated if they have to make the difficult decision to let team members go.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

In fact, even years later, someone always seems to reference the fact that the vice president didn’t think very highly of my cooking, and Elvis couldn’t even tolerate my poached eggs. After all was said and done, my special assignment was the basis for countless jokes and ribbings by the kitchen team for weeks afterward.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

STRUCTURE Many of us secretly enjoy the structure of a kitchen, the chain of command, the organization that is so critical (mise en place) and the reference to time tested cooking methods. When we depend on people who are dependable and well trained then the kitchen is like a fine-tuned orchestra and the expeditor is the conductor.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2023

Chef Pierre referred to him as the house roundsman. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] One step at a time, grasshopper.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs. Food safety training Florida law (specifically, F. 509.049 ) requires food safety training for every employee in food service.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2021

One NRN article reported that more people are now “more mindful about how much and when they drink” (1). Goliath Consulting Group offers a full suite of bar and beverage programs, from inventory, costing, and custom cocktail menus to staff training and safe alcohol practices. They are comfortable deciding not to drink on occasion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Has a recent state law change made sexual harassment training mandatory, but you don’t know where to begin? Employee rights Refer to your state’s employee rights and make sure to go over them in this section. This article is not a template. Look no further.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 28, 2023

We appreciate each other, refer to each other, respect each other, and constantly learn from each other. If asked why I chose a decades long life in front of a range, I would immediately talk about the individual and collective voice of this type of cook and chef. Find your voice and know what it means to be all that you can be as a chef.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food I don’t like to rant, but this is a rant worthy topic.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

November 2020 Virtual Training 101: The Complete Guide For Managers November 2020 How To Calculate And Control Restaurant Labor Cost November 2020 What Is Comp Time? The Complete Guide For Managers November 2020 Gross Pay Vs. Everything Managers Should Know September 2020 Human Resource Management: What Is It And Why Is It Important?

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

Having a point person who is dedicated to directing catering, to oversee operation of the catering business and handle with employee training, customer concerns and safety compliance, is a must because it helps catering operations to run more smoothly (5, 12). References: [link].

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