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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

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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. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage.

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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES

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Now that the pandemic was beginning to come under control and state governments were loosening the grip of protocol on restaurants – customers were beginning to re-emerge, albeit with some trepidation. AN INEVITABLE RECOVERY. “It www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. The opportunity to be part of this has never been greater.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS – REMEMBER THE IMPORTANCE OF “WOW”

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What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept?

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EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP WHEN IT SEEMS TO BE IN SHORT SUPPLY

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Are they listening to people with the background to know, with insight that is based on experience, or with the talent to find solutions? WHAT WE LEARN: – Effective leaders convert listening to learning and invest the time to build a level of understanding that factors in proximity and relies on experience and facts.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: IDEATION AND SCENARIO PLANNING

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Possible strategy: More space between tables and controlled limits on customers allowed at one time. How do we balance lower volume with financial needs of the operation? [] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Let your customers know that safety and sanitation is your most important job.

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Mobility Equals Flexible Ops: Hotel Purchasing & Inventory from Anywhere

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A mid the tumult of a chaotic global hotel market, brands of all sizes are reckoning with myriad unexpected factors — worldwide supply chain disruptions resulting in temporary inflation , nationwide labor shortages confining operations, and regional lingering restrictions limiting growth — each making the global recovery slower than expected.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. Don’t overlook children’s menus – having one or two plant-based options available ensures every guest gets to enjoy something. Also consider doing tapas-style dishes with your menu staples or customer favorites. What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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