Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2020

Study and watch – these are the characteristics of businesses that are supported by loyal customers, able to attract great people, viewed as wonderful places to work, and willing to share the responsibilities of leadership. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Bigger isn’t always better.

Small Business 371

Small Business Leadership Customer Service Communication 371

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. But it's up to you to ensure you're using the best kind for each of these areas, become fluent in how to use them, and know how to train your staff if it's a technology they'll be using.

Management 397

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Finding the right concept, building in the right location, finding, and training the best staff, nurturing the team, and creating a menu that reflects the needs of the guest and the passion of the cook is only the beginning. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

Restaurant Law 391

Restaurant Law Education Definition Social Media 391

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Every restaurant must constantly invest in training. [] PUTTING ALL OF YOUR EGGS IN THE CHEFS BASKET. Make sure that owners retain ample ownership of the concept, standardize as much as possible, and constantly train a strong bench of people who can step up to the plate if the chef departs. [] FAILING TO ASK THE CUSTOMER.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 266

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

There is so much to learn about food, service, operating a business, people and traditions, and leadership. It might be an in-service training session, a one-on-one demonstration to a young cook, a pre-meal session with front-of-the-house, or even a simple “words of wisdom” post on the employee bulletin board. COMMUNICATE.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development. Provide guidance, training, and support to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Back of House 52

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

This is how a cook can be fulfilled – knowing he or she is communicating with another person and setting the stage for happiness, even if it is for a short period of time. Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better.”. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Bill Bradley.

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Uniforms Front of House Food Safety Healthcare 413

Culinary Cues

JULY 20, 2021

Anger over a realization that a kitchen did not meet expectations can often be associated with a realization that the chef failed to properly train or communicate. Now, of course, it is part of the chef’s job to train cooks to be conscientious about costs, but you get the general idea. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Training 474

Training Leadership Café Waste 474

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Download: Free Restaurant Server Checklist Template Restaurant server closing checklist template Shift closing is where a restaurant manager’s leadership and overall teamwork really come into play. Keeping open communication with your team builds trust and improves your leadership qualities.

Management 195

Management Management Download Leadership 195

Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

So the question is – where is the leadership in building such a plan? Where is the real leadership from professional organizations and from the communities where those restaurants reside? Where is the collaboration among community restaurants to portray a consistent message and a self-assessment process?

Kitchen Safety 267

Kitchen Safety Leadership Food Safety Front of House 267

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.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 487

Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2022

Duke, Tom, and Sabrina returned the communication: “Yes chef”. He had the talent and all the leadership qualities of a great chef. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Jake called out: “Ordering, three filets mid-rare, 2 strips rare, a sole Veronique, three etouffee, two feature apps.”

Seating 374

Seating Dine-in Seasonal Menu Leadership 374

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. But it's up to you to ensure you're using the best kind for each of these areas, become fluent in how to use them, and know how to train your staff if it's a technology they'll be using.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

From purchasing to plating there was a commitment to communication and doing your job well. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Service was swift and efficient as the 300-400 patrons were acknowledged at each meal. Rest in Peace Chef! Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

Seasonal Menu 470

Seasonal Menu 2005 Hotels Customer Service 470

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

We have lost touch with this important means of communication. Act as if things are normal and stick to the schedule that includes something educational, exercise, fresh air, chores around the house, reading, music, cooking, communication, etc. PLAN BETTER – PERSONALLY TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Back of House 344

Back of House Book Leadership Communication 344

Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

7) Offer Training. If you want to improve employee retention, train your employees to advance within your company. On-the-job (or even outside) training gives your team members the chance to develop as an employee and become more valuable to your business. 8) Communicate And Listen. 12) Improve Your Leadership Skills.

Small Business 148

Small Business Employee Relations Leadership Tip Distribution 148

Sling

MAY 21, 2021

They interrupt creativity and the focused train of thought. Team communication software. The Sling suite of cloud-based tools provides everything a busy manager needs to schedule faster, eliminate conflicts, keep labor costs in check, assign tasks, and communicate better. 5) Communicate With Your Employees.

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Tip Distribution Small Business Communication Training 148

Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Give new employees the training they need. Nothing will lower engagement and morale faster than being tossed into the workflow without proper training. Establish a training process that is both comprehensive and personalized. Improve your leadership skills. Strong leadership is critical to achieving an engaged team.

Employee Relations 117

Employee Relations Leadership Hiring Training 117

Sling

AUGUST 24, 2022

For that, we need a more detailed explanation of what’s involved: [Team collaboration is] a combined philosophy and approach that emphasizes teamwork, diversity, equal participation, and innovative thinking as a way to further the interests of the business that implements it (typically through communication and project management).

Communication 78

Communication Definition Article Training 78

Culinary Cues

JUNE 11, 2021

When we allow the stress and frustration of the moment to erode the filter of the heart and release a word, a phrase, or a story before it has been through the process of impact analysis – then we relinquish our leadership to the sting of negative emotion. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.havestamericacues.com BLOG.

Coaching 441

Coaching Leadership Café Pricing 441

Sling

MARCH 25, 2021

Whether you choose team-building games , leadership activities , ice-breaker games , or engagement activities , practicing teamwork in a fun and productive way will bring your team together and promote cohesion among its members. It’s your job to communicate the necessary objectives, then get out of the way and let them do their jobs.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 2, 2020

This is a time to train yourself to breathe and think more clearly. You are an exceptional cook, a communicator, a planner, a problem solver, a team builder and a business savvy chef with an entrepreneurial spirit. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Training Take-out Transportation Customer Experience 296

Restaurant365

AUGUST 12, 2021

How do you get your store-level managers and other leadership to use the convert data into actionable insights? Just like almost any new initiative, creating a data-driven culture depends on leadership making it a priority. To create and maintain a data-driven culture, your leadership team needs to be heavily involved.

Leadership 78

Leadership Inventory Hiring Point of Sale 78

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Focus on working on your people skills, the way you communicate, and your leadership style. This is especially important when training new employees. Then, reach out to your staff, get to know them on a personal level, and create a positive company culture. The Sling app can help.

Operations 78

Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Give New Employees The Training They Need. Nothing will lower engagement and morale faster than being tossed into the workflow without proper training. Establish a training process that is both comprehensive and personalized. Improve Your Leadership Skills. Strong leadership is critical to achieving an engaged team.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Leadership Hiring Training 78

Restaurant365

JUNE 3, 2022

If you are experiencing burnout, below are 5 important skills that got you into your restaurant leadership position to begin with but may have faded over the last few years in the wake of the pandemic. Are you operating a certain way just because “that’s how it is done here”, or because that is how you were trained when you started?

Management 78

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Qu

APRIL 24, 2023

Similarly, CKE Restaurants CTO Phil Crawford shared that CKE operates on a policy of transparency and strong communications that has paid dividends in its relationship with franchisees. Crawford mused on the imbalance between leadership and store operators. (MACH = M icroservices-based, A PI-first, C loud-native, and H eadless.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 15, 2021

In this blog, Part 2 of 2, we explore critical restaurant KPIs about your BOH data to review for long-term profitability. Focus on staff training and manager empowerment. The cost of replacing an employee covers everything like recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and a development period. Want to know more about FOH data?

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

For instance, offering new opportunities and training to employees can help set them up for success in future restaurant management roles. While you should obviously provide training for the task, the employee should also be allowed to make (and learn how to correct) some mistakes. It doesn’t have to be a large, mission-critical task.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For instance, offering restaurant accounting and operations training to employees can help set them up for success in future restaurant management roles. And finally, cross-training can help take work off your management team’s plates, while growing a positive culture of teamwork. The hospitality industry is in constant hiring mode.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 23, 2022

Champion leaders collect, analyze, and use data constantly, communicating its importance across the organization. With trends broken down by menu item or location, you can use recipe costing to save money by reducing incorrect portions, improper staff training, or employee theft. Build a data-driven culture. Price menu items properly.

Food 78

Food Waste Inventory Food Order 78

Restaurant365

MARCH 15, 2022

A process-driven referral bonus communicates, “We value our employees. If you turn the program on and off depending on your need, you’re communicating to your employees that you can’t fill this job and need any help you can get. Train your managers to hire the right employees. Communicate what the benefit entails.

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Hiring Cash Management Insurance Communication 78

Apicbase

APRIL 14, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll discuss how the process works. However, don’t mistake strong interpersonal skills for soft leadership skills. Setting expectations Once CS understands what success looks like to you, they will communicate the ‘what, why, how and when’ needed to get there. Meet The Apicbase Team Say hi!

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Inventory Technology Communication Take-out 52

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

The shift to digital communications has also changed the way businesses recruit, making social media, online job boards and employer branding more important than ever. Offer growth opportunities, recognition and development training. Access to client-only quarterly State of the Industry webinars and thought leadership events.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 8, 2020

Train your managers so you can develop a company culture of open feedback. You want to make sure you have a strong onboarding and training program that provides everything your team needs. Provide ongoing training all year long to help engage your workforce. But don’t forget current team members. Tip #5: Recognize Your Team.

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Website Management Training Customer Service Mobile Ordering 59

The Restaurant Group

JULY 7, 2020

But once leadership understands the local or regional requirements pertaining to each location, the next step is to decide how their organization will respond. This transition is going to be difficult for smaller restaurants or chains located in only one state.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Whether it’s being able to track the temperature of your product throughout its journey to your store or knowing exactly who has completed their training, it’s important to leverage today’s technologies to establish and adopt global standards.

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