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CHEFS – TRUST THE PROCESS

Culinary Cues

It may seem trivial to some, but this begins with the uniform and respecting the traditions and meanings of the crisp white jacket, an ironed apron, polished shoes, and a skull cap for young cooks and toque for the sous chef and chef.

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THE JOY OF COOKING

Culinary Cues

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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ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING EXTREMELY WELL

Culinary Cues

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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The Impact of Color and Lighting in Brand Photography

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

Essentially, this term refers to professional-level images that are meant to tell your brand story through visual media. There are also more intricate approaches, such as monochrome which employs a single-color filter to create a uniform feel. What Is Brand Photography?

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CLOSING THE RINGS OF THE TOTAL RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE

Culinary Cues

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. Have you established a uniform and grooming standard in your restaurant and is it equitably enforced? It refers to interactions with people and events that sit forever in our memories.

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A COOK’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Culinary Cues

DISSHOVELED APPEARANCE: When a once professional looking (well groomed, uniform clean and pressed, shoes clean, station in impeccable order) cook begins to look like he or she simply doesn’t care any longer, then it’s time to pay attention.

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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY

Culinary Cues

He has been one of my primary motivators and reference points throughout my career in food. Escoffier forbade swearing in his kitchens, expected his cooks to dress like professionals on their days off, instilled pride in the chef’s uniform, and demanded professional behavior of all who were part of his team.

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