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THE IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF BEING A CHEF

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THE LAW: The person in the role of “chef” is responsible for the image of the kitchen through his or her actions – BOTH ON AND OFF THE JOB. [] The Person Who Establishes the Direction for the Kitchen. The chef must define that destination: how the restaurant wants to be perceived by all stakeholders. [] A Mentor to Others.

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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

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Is it culinary school, working in well-known restaurants, finding an established chef to mentor them, or is it something else entirely? If you can afford the cost and the time, of course a culinary school would help as an integral part of your plan. So where will you get exposure to much, if not all of that?

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

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Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. Instead, let’s look at some of the common reasons why restaurants fail (this is only a sampling).

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How To Invest in the Perfect Kitchen Equipment for Your Restaurant

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Choosing the right commercial kitchen equipment for your establishment is essential. With the right equipment, you can control unnecessary expenses, maintain health and safety regulations, and prevent mishaps in your kitchen. NSF-certified appliances are designed to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your energy costs.

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Boost Your Restaurant Business with Five Local Marketing Tips

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The pandemic has ravaged many businesses in the country and few industries were hit as hard as the restaurant industry. Thousands upon thousands of restaurants were forced to close for safety reasons, some permanently. Now more than ever, restaurant owners need to improve the way dining places are run to survive these uncertain times.

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CHEF-CENTRIC RESTAURANT OR RESTAURANT-CENTRIC CHEF

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One of the dilemmas restaurateurs’ face is the approach taken with the management and delivery of a restaurant concept and menu. To make it simple, the restaurant can choose to be either chef centric or restaurant centric. In a restaurant centric operation, the standards are what defines the restaurant.

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ARE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS PRICING THEMSELVES OUT OF THE MARKET?

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From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. Those family-owned restaurants in your town are the lifeblood of the community. How, in this case with restaurants, do these operators find a way to financial success?

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