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THE NEXT GENERATION OF COOKS & CHEFS

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We (those who have invested decades in the business already) may complain about the current labor environment and question the level of commitment from a younger pool of candidates but I have rarely heard anyone attempt to define how it will all wash out. What is the projected profile of cooks and chefs moving forward.

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Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

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However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. Take additional precautions by removing reusable items such as ketchup bottles and salt and pepper shakers.

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MR. MIYAGI WAS CORRECT

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In other words – patience and persistence – it takes time to build the skills and knowledge necessary to get to your destination. In all cases I would encourage you to take a step back, breathe deep, put down your knife, and check your enthusiasm for right now. This is where real cooking CAN take place.

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THE 2021 CHEF SKILL SET

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Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Think about the technology sector as a prime example.

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CHEFS – REMEMBER THE MAGIC

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It was that first time in the lead position – the commander of the kitchen brigade. You walked through the kitchen greeting each person at his or her station finally coming to rest at a stainless table that will be your workspace. You take a deep breath and smile knowing that this is where you belong, this will be a magical day.

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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

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At least the real bad news is out of the way. Now, let’s think about the purpose of restaurants so that current and potential restaurateurs and chefs can choose the direction they want to take. Of, course the food must be tasty and appealing at some level and above all else – consistent.

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CHEFS – YOUR EMPLOYEES JUST MIGHT HAVE THE ANSWERS

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They may not be encumbered with as many critical issues as you – but they know the customer, they see the operation through a less cluttered lens, and they are able to tune into immediate changes that might just pull you out of the weeds. Any trust that was built will be set aside when fear takes over. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.