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YOUNG COOKS – CREATE YOUR FUTURE

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It may not look the same and they may have never written it down, but this is their method of operation. [] LOOK THE PART Take pride in your appearance and the sharpness of your uniform. Becoming GREAT takes serious dedication and lots of repetition. Seek out every opportunity to learn something new every day.

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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

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The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. One of the most difficult tasks that any restaurateur or chef faces is convincing a customer to walk through the door for the first or twentieth time. These businesses can’t give up! There must be a solution!

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all socio-economic backgrounds. The entire experience was elevated and so were prices.

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BEFORE THE DINING EXPERIENCE TRY THE KITCHEN EXPERIENCE

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The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens. So, what are we doing to create a memorable experience for this team?

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OUR DAILY BREATH: WHAT RESTAURANTS MEAN TO SOCIETY

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Dating back to Medieval times when cooking was reserved for nobility and later during the Renaissance when merchant travelers relied on local taverns for respite and a chance to break bread – restaurants and restaurant life has always been present. You need to take care of people. You take care of customers above all else.

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CHARGING FOR BREAD -SERIOUSLY?

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It only takes a few seconds to move from being a “go along for the ride” consumer to feeling screwed. Grocery stores try to eliminate cashier positions (yes, I know how hard it is to find help) and opt for self-check-out but do so without lowering prices. Bread has always been a given. Value is a very personal consideration.

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DO IT RIGHT

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We can all choose to be great at what we do; choose to master our craft and create outstanding experiences for guests and co-workers alike, or we can choose to shrug our shoulders and surrender to mediocrity. This is a topic I have presented numerous times and it seems as though whenever I travel it rises to the top of my thinking.