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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

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As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage.

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COOKS – CLAIM YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS

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As they say in life – the first step in recovery is to admit that there is a problem. Certainly, the restaurant and the chef have a responsibility to train, but the individual cook can take that training to a new level if they are willing to seek out every opportunity to learn and grow. Okay, there is a problem. “My

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS & OPERATORS – KEEPING YOUR TEAM TOGETHER

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If we hope to keep a core team together through crisis and be able to lean on them through eventual recovery then we must view them as family and treat them in that manner. When belongingness exists then hope of recovery and future wellbeing feels certain. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES

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AN INEVITABLE RECOVERY. “It What an exciting time to jump on board and become partner to what may very well be one of the greatest world-wide recoveries – ever! PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. We can easily apply Dickens profound human summary to the state of the restaurant industry today.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: AFTER COVID-19 RESTAURANT CONCEPT IDEATION

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STATE THE CHALLENGE: Re-open the restaurant making sure that it is prepared to adapt to the newly established needs of guests while addressing the critical challenges that have existed and will exist in the future (Labor, Marketing, Service, Efficiency, Guest Satisfaction, Growth, Profitability). PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: IDEATION AND SCENARIO PLANNING

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Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. Make sure that every employee is properly trained and on-board with the importance of this process. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS – REMEMBER THE IMPORTANCE OF “WOW”

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What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept? PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.