Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

I had a call out of the blue from a former culinary student and co-worker at a four-diamond restaurant. I have known him as student, employee, and friend for many years, I even attended his wedding. Something became even more apparent to me today, something that I have felt for decades, but suddenly it became vividly clear.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Okay, so there are certainly employers out there who probably don’t deserve good employees, and, in those situations, I can understand some level of discontent, but not to the extreme of stating that being a cook is a dead end. Invest, push yourself, learn, grow, and take a chance – this is the formula on which great careers are built.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way. When a chef takes part in active demographic research – a menu might very well reflect something about the community where the restaurant sits. Owners have a tough time staying out of the menu planning process.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The chef will likely be the most experienced culinarian with responsibility for the financial operation of the kitchen, menu planning, ordering and inventory control, training, and quality control. Once service begins there will not be any time to take care of prep that was not completed in advance.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

They are, at least in part – etched into our brains from those early days in English Composition class – lines that stand out as an umbrella statement that encompasses a point in time from yesterday or today. Now we have an opportunity to be reborn – to change what is wrong with how we operate and come out bigger and better in the end.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

As chefs, we have a responsibility to involve young cooks in those experiences, repeat them frequently enough so that it sinks in, encourage them to reflect on those experiences, take them apart and put them back together, and assess how they fit (good, bad, or indifferent). PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Patience is part of the game.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The power went out for a few hours, but when it returned I stopped into the bar for a drink. The bar was fully set, there were two employees on duty, the ice was in the bin, and the cocktail napkins were fanned on the bar top. Employees fully believe that anything beyond what is in their job description is not their responsibility.

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Hospitality Employee Relations Cash Management Training 206

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

I felt it was time to refresh, modify, and re-emphasize the rules and make them relatable to the current climate we all work in. Maybe, they are even worthy of a place in your employee manual or at least as a talking point during new employee orientation. Anyway – use as you see fit. What an honor it is to cook for others.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This past year has been excruciatingly brutal on restaurants that simply haven’t been able to weather this relentless storm of pandemic related restrictions and consumer concerns. These are the places where memories are built and where customers become friends, and friendships last from generation to generation.

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Fine Dining Employee Relations Front of House Small Business 433

Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Those who spend their days in the kitchen, or the dining room do so sometimes out of necessity, but oftentimes because it is what they love to do – to create and bring a little joy to other’s lives. Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. DEDICATE THE TIME.

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Front of House Back of House Employee Relations Small Business 319

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2020

Those who promote the integration of grace and dignity in their style of leadership are also those who understand that many, if not all of those listed examples of operational realities are directly related to how the chef approaches them. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

And now, many states and provinces have already begun rolling out their plans to reopen the economy, and many restaurateurs are now planning out their grand re-opening. Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Offer free stuff ??

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Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. But an employee leaving doesn’t just impact you, the manager. And then there’s the inevitable effect all that stress has on employee productivity and engagement.

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Small Business Employee Relations Leadership Tip Distribution 148

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. But when it’s so dead simple to get listed on third-party delivery marketplaces and take orders, why do all the other work to create your own system when you are a time-strapped restaurateur? So—you’re ready to take orders.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

The pace is already different, there seems to be little sense of urgency, no panic based on work to be done – the panic is all related to fear of infection. Sure, the restaurant has been offering take-out options for the past six weeks, but it’s not the same experience for the cook.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. Organize a wine tasting event, or anything related to local products. The employees who work in the background are also important. The employees who work in the background are also important.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Once we started to open up a little bit, we really emphasized how we take care of our employees and how we take care of our building as far as a cleaning aspect. Before they can punch in, my staff has to go through the app and check everything off [the Employee Health Check], and it sends the notification to me.

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Employee Relations Guest Recovery Communication POS 195

Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

Several restaurants are shifting to cloud kitchen takeaway and online delivery system to keep business going, but consumers are still curious about surrounding food delivery services, like: * Is ordering take out or getting food delivered to my home safe? * Related Read: Everything you should know about Cloud Kitchen Business Model.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Do you have delivery drivers who you could hire, or would your FOH staff take on this role for extra pay? Safety If you can run your business as a takeout and delivery spot, consider whether or not you can carry out operations safely to avoid spreading COVID-19. Reach out to those in need and engage in genuine conversation.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Culinary Cues

APRIL 25, 2021

Just as all cars can move a person from one geographic point to another yet the experience that takes place in between can be totally different – so too is this true with food. QUICK SERVICE: This is the food noise experience for both the customer and the employee. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Leaders are adapting to the new safety expectations with a combination of technology, training, equipment, and materials purchases. Leaders are adapting to the new safety expectations with a combination of technology, training, equipment, and materials purchases. Related Posts. b3lineicon|b3icon-tag|?|Tag. User Switch.

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Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Sure, your team isn’t related by blood, but it benefits from many of the traits that make families strong: camaraderie, cooperation, and strong bonds. Increasing employee engagement will help you build those traits and attract and retain the best talent. Employee Engagement Defined. Effective Employee Engagement Ideas.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Sure, there are the obvious (and numerous) compliance requirements outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), but payroll errors can also ripple out into other areas of your operation. That affects things like employee satisfaction, customer sentiment, and even your bottom line. Misclassifying Employees. User Question.

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Employee Relations Retail Small Business Hospitality 147

Hot Schedules

JUNE 17, 2021

5 Ways Using Retail Employee Scheduling Software Turns Communication Breakdowns into Breakthroughs. I n any retail environment, communication breakdowns can lead to frustrated employees, poor service, and increased turnover. Find out how retail scheduling software can help streamline your communications and business operations!

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Retail Communication Employee Relations Hotels 88

Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

Apply for relief funds Above all else, apply for any relief funds that are out there. Food safety refresher It’s never a bad time to take a food safety refresher course and maybe think about how you will adapt your procedures going forward. Related Posts. The HotSchedules + Server Life COVID-19 Live Blog.

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Food Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Social Media 88

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Inventory management tracks what’s going in and out of your restaurant for a specific period, and what product is in your restaurant at any given time. Generally, the more frequently you count inventory, the better it can inform your ordering and other food-related decisions. Record what, how, why, and who of waste.

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Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

Restaurant365

APRIL 26, 2022

Hiring restaurant employees and retaining them is no longer just an issue for the HR team. As CFO, you can play a key role in the corporate direction for hiring restaurant employees, retention and staffing investments. Why hiring restaurant employees is now a CFO concern. The high cost of employee turnover.

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Hiring Employee Relations Front of House Back of House 78

Bingage

JUNE 4, 2020

Related Read – How to Provide Online Food Delivery During COVID-19? Related Read – How COVID-19 Will Change Consumer Eating Out Habits? As restaurants will be open after a long time, then it’s a primary task of you to communicate with your employees. First, ask yourself, Are you ready for the unlock 1.0?

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Restaurant365

APRIL 20, 2022

Make sure all restaurant staff is properly trained. Or the food took unusually long to come out. You should take the time to make sure that employees are properly trained, and that you clarify your expectations on customer engagement, cleanliness, and ticket times. Perhaps the bathrooms were dirty. Conclusion.

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Loyalty Program Customer Service Employee Relations Customer Experience 78

Bingage

JANUARY 15, 2020

Running a restaurant is not only about taking orders and serving food. Related Read: Different Types of Restaurant Establishments. No matter you have management and staff to perform all the task, still, the owner is ultimately responsible to look out what’s going on, whether things are going as per the expectations or not.

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Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 7, 2021

While diners and other service consumers may be willing to shell out more for an experience, the nature of retail purchases mean consumers know of price hikes before even selecting an item. Reducing Employee Turnover. Yet, the costs of doing nothing to address employee turnover are catastrophic. Making Employees Advocates.

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Retail Employee Relations Hotels 2022 78

Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

While all of these locations have different deadlines, fines, and provisions, the laws generally seek to give employees advanced notice of their schedules, offer the right to rest in between shifts, and levy penalties to employers who do not comply. Employees 250+ employees 50+ employees in Chicago. Philadelphia Chicago.

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Audits Employee Relations Restaurant Law Customer Service 97

Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Sure, your team isn’t related by blood, but it benefits from many of the traits that make families strong: camaraderie, cooperation, and strong bonds. Increasing employee engagement will help you build those traits and attract and retain the best talent. Employee Engagement Defined. Effective Employee Engagement Ideas.

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Employee Relations Leadership Hiring Training 78

Hot Schedules

APRIL 1, 2020

Learn how to adjust privacy settings, stay in touch with inactive employees and use preloads in Above Store Console. Forecasting for Delivery/Take-Out Only – As you adapt your revenue centers to focus on delivery and to-go, our experts will show you how to reflect that change in your forecasting. Related Posts.

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Operations Employee Relations Education Inventory 78

PathSpot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the time wasted on filling out forms, labeling food, and other Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) tasks and discuss how streamlining these processes can improve efficiency without compromising safety – saving time and resources. Consider the time spent on filling out forms alone.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2020

The restaurant industry knows that high turnover and unengaged employees can be costly. Operationally, unhappy employees can prevent a culture of accountability, call in late, or become no-shows, leaving you with an understaffed operation. Overview of How Employee Mobile Apps Have Improved Restaurant Management.

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