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THE 21 KITCHEN RULES FOR EVERY CHEF TO FOLLOW

Culinary Cues

Nearly nine years ago, during the first twelve months of Harvest America Cues blog, one of my articles went viral attracting almost 40,000 views in one day. The article struck a nerve with its focus on A Cook’s Kitchen Laws. Now that you have invested all that effort, it’s time to trust them to do the job you hired them for.

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THE IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF BEING A CHEF

Culinary Cues

THE LAW: Look to the chef to see how the kitchen will act. THE LAW: It is not enough to hire competent people. The chef must be the coach who recognizes strengths and weaknesses and builds consensus around common goals so that the machine works properly. [] A Teacher and a Trainer. It goes with the turf.

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KITCHEN GROUPISM VS. TEAM

Culinary Cues

Anyone who has been hired as a new employee knows the feeling of being on the outside of groupism. There are plenty of examples of real teams in sports, business, music, the military, law enforcement, medicine, and those kitchens where success is a given. PICTURE: The well led kitchen team of the Balsams Resort in its heyday.

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

7 Shifts

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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How to Open a Restaurant or a Bar: 5 Steps

Next Restaurants

When opening a bar or restaurant, one of the first questions folks ask is “Where do get money for the business?” First of all, you need to determine the format and concept of your new restaurant, draw up a business plan, and budget startup costs and continuing costs. Choosing a Location for Your New Restaurant.

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Feeling Lost? 5 Ways to Rescue Your Restaurant

The Restaurant Coach University

When you opened your restaurant you had big dreams and a plan. Many restaurant owners get stuck during those challenges. Welcome to the slow death of your restaurant brand. There are no good people to hire. The famous UCLA coach, John Wooden was known for his focus on the fundamentals. It happens.