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MISE EN PLACE – THE CHEF’S DISEASE

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This is what allows cooks to stay one step ahead of chaos, if anything is out of order than the system starts to crumble. It becomes uncomfortable to find a plate, cup, side towel, pan, or pantry shelf out of order. Order is one thing that the chef must hold on to. It all makes sense – so why is this a problem?

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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

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Raising prices is inevitable when the supply chain keeps beating restaurants over the head, in some cases simply because they can, but the answer is not as simple as: “pass it on to the guest”. It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle.

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IN THE KITCHEN – ORGANIZATION IS EVERYTHING

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When a kitchen exudes calm, even when the amount of food prep and the stress of the moment seem over-the-top, it is always a result of organization and attention to detail. Throughout the kitchen – this is the rule of thumb: everything has an order, a place, and a time that everyone adheres to.

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ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING EXTREMELY WELL

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Make sure the tables are level, windows in that station clean, tablecloths even, silverware and glassware spotless, menus clean and pristine, back-up supplies in perfect order, your uniform impeccable, and know the menu and features inside and out including correct pronunciations and beverages that pair perfectly with food.

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THE END OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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We can’t find any employees, people don’t want to work anymore, restaurants treat employees like crap, the pay sucks and the benefits don’t exist, prices are too high, supplies are impossible to find, and profit is so small that it isn’t worth the sweat and tears. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Yet, all we hear is negativity.

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Five Facts About Restaurant Online Ordering

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5 Restaurant Online Ordering Facts All Restaurateurs Should Know. The last few years have been rough on the restaurant business, which has weathered supply chain issues, labor shortages, rising food costs, a pandemic, and cutthroat competition. Nevertheless, many eateries have been able to stay open despite these obstacles.

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Finding the best suppliers for your restaurant: A simple guide

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Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.