Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread.

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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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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

This is the hub of activity, the space that portrays unity, defines tradition, nourishes the body and mind, and sets the tone for communication. Even if you only do this once a week to start – make it a critical part of how you do business and watch how the team starts to become a family. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 6, 2020

It happens in business, it happens in education, and it happens most often in government. An example in the restaurant business is a new chef in a property who is determined to radically change a menu to reflect his or her style without paying attention to those who will be affected.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. A great way to communicate menu notes to your team is by using tools like 7shifts chat and announcements.

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Sling

MAY 21, 2021

So what’s a busy manager to do? Start small and make sure everyone understands the new practices before moving on. They interrupt creativity and the focused train of thought. Depending on what type of business you manage, these distractions come in wide and varied forms. Team communication software.

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Get Beyond

JANUARY 4, 2024

For others, especially small business owners, the new year can be exhausting. Emerging from a busy shopping season, many of us are just finally coming up for air after the end of a busy year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start implementing strategies for small business success in 2024 and beyond.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

We have lost touch with this important means of communication. A mailbox with a letter is a small thing, yet an important one to look forward to. [] GET OUTSIDE. PLAN BETTER – PERSONALLY TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Before you go to bed write down your schedule for the next day.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business. Send customers special offers, communicate directly, and keep them up to date. Use vented containers —small vents allow steam to escape, yet retaining adequate heat, keeping hot food hot.

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Sling

MARCH 25, 2021

In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business environment, implementing group cohesion strategies can mean the difference between success and failure. Owners and managers alike understand the importance of creating a mission statement for their business. Once you’ve identified what your business needs, you can recruit accordingly.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Small gestures like these will make your service go from good to great. Recommended Reading: BLOG NAME. Host pre-shift meetings to share resources and experiences, and ensure your team is in constant communication to report on things that worked or did not work. Word-of-mouth is essential to growing your restaurant business.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. A great way to communicate menu notes to your team is by using tools like 7shifts chat and announcements.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management? Not every restaurant is exactly the same.

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Food Business

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Marketing starts with the small phrases and simple messages you say every day. When it's ready you are able to write a press release, post on social media with ease, training your staff and update your website! Surely there is something newsworthy about your business ever quarter or semi-annually. It's a free workbook.

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

While some businesses can survive with one-and-done customers, the most profitable ones build a foundation of trust and respect that keeps customers coming back. Communicate Effectively. This number gives you insight into what your customers are purchasing most frequently and how your business can increase profits.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Working on creating an acceptable level of volume, minimizing labor, keeping menus small, and investing considerable time in managing the restaurants bank account are all critical initiatives at this point in time. [] PHASE TWO: (Access to treatment, vigilant business model, intense sanitation, social distancing).

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Chowly

MARCH 28, 2024

By empowering leaders to navigate these complexities with confidence, Matt fosters personal and business growth within their organizations. Reflecting on his own journey, Matt underscores recognizing when the status quo is unsustainable and redefining one’s identity within the business to align with a compelling vision for the future.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They provide insights into business strategy, guide business decisions, and are a reminder of why you started. Your mission statement is the “why” of your business strategy and captures why your restaurant exists. Poorly written mission statements, littered with cliches, buzzwords, and business jargon. The result?

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Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

This feeling motivates your employees to go above and beyond what you expect of them because they feel that they have a higher purpose — be it for the success of your business or the betterment of your clients and customers. Why Employee Engagement Is Vital For Your Business. Give new employees the training they need.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

We all want to be back in business and doing what we love. ServSafe is offering a free Food Handler course and some additional training for take-out and delivery best practices. Adapt your dining room to give guests more space and your delivery/ to-go business room to grow. The HotSchedules + Server Life COVID-19 Live Blog.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 19, 2021

Other workplace stressors could include lack of flexible scheduling, conflicts between coworkers, or lack of transparency and communication. “As Consider having your employees be a regular part of the business’ decision-making process to increase employee engagement. Transparency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Below are a few examples of small and big F&B chains applying unique marketing techniques. What’s working right now: Hours should be updated everywhere: Facebook, google my business, yelp, your website, etc. Train staff to handle these calls well and keep people coming back. Burger King putting a QR Code in the VMAs.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Supermarkets will continue to customise each individual store offer to their local target market, thereby taking market share away from small fresh food and food and beverage businesses. Partnerships and integration of delivery services seamlessly into business operations. Coles Tooronga and Coles Local) 8. Technology 27.

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Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

This feeling motivates your employees to go above and beyond what you expect of them because they feel that they have a higher purpose — be it for the success of your business or the betterment of your clients and customers. Why Employee Engagement Is Vital For Your Business. Give New Employees The Training They Need.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 25, 2021

How is Fourth’s MacromatiX’s solution helping the leading quick service businesses in the world? My goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect to enable the people to communicate, cooperate and be innovative. How Fourth’s MacromatiX’s solution helps the leading quick service businesses in the world: (by John Adams).

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

However, for the overall health of your restaurant business, it pays to put energy and resources into your long-term hiring strategy as well. For instance, offering new opportunities and training to employees can help set them up for success in future restaurant management roles. Offer a competitive wage and benefits.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 26, 2022

On top of that, nearly every restaurant in the industry is hiring at the same time, competing for the same small labor pool, and giving workers more employment options than ever. Finally, there is also the cost of training new employees and a period of lost productivity as they learn their responsibilities.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 3, 2022

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? You may think that you can’t afford to be away from your business, but can you afford not to? Start small by writing down your obligations for the week then prioritize them. Communication.

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Sling

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Hiring a diverse team is the first step in positioning your business for success. In this article, we’ll discuss diversity activities and icebreakers you can use to bring your team together and build unity in your business. But you need to go further than just hiring individuals and hoping your team gels. 2) Step Together. 6) Potluck.

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Although these regulations are ever-changing, there are several ways that restaurant owners and stakeholders can continue to run a successful restaurant business. According to a report by the National Restaurants Association, more than 110,000 restaurants and bars closed their business for good or temporarily by the end of 2020.

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Bingage

JUNE 4, 2020

We have modified the restaurant designs to reinforce social distancing, trained team members according to new norms and are implementing measures like distanced seating arrangements, demarcated waiting spots in the queues, controlled customer inflow,” KFC India CMO Moksh Chopra said. Communicate with the Staff.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 23, 2022

The restaurant business is hard. However, there are 10 strategies for controlling food costs that you can apply to your restaurant business operations. Champion leaders collect, analyze, and use data constantly, communicating its importance across the organization. Build a data-driven culture. Closely manage your inventory.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The exact numbers may vary, but the underlying trend is the same: a small portion of your items will make up a disproportionate amount of your food cost. If your team is too busy to count all inventory on a weekly basis, you can still implement weekly inventory tracking for special items. Record what, how, why, and who of waste.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 12, 2021

For 21st-century companies, data is a powerful tool that can help improve nearly every area of business. And while these tools are certainly useful, creating a successful, data-driven business isn’t just about having the data. They’re leveraging data as an asset, facilitating and championing business decisions based on data.

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Apicbase

APRIL 14, 2023

The first few weeks of using new software are intense for any business. In this blog post, I’ll discuss how the process works. 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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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Unfortunately, even small mistakes in payroll and HR can be costly for business owners. Learning the basics of restaurant HR and payroll can help you prepare a plan that works for your business. How are you communicating with your potential new hires? Human resources and payroll overview. 8027 Tip Reports.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Restaurant owners need to know how much things cost so they can be sure their business is profitable. This blog post will go over the typical restaurant overhead costs and expenses, including rent, utilities, labor wages for employees, licenses and permits, food cost percentages, and more. Business licenses . Advertising .

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