Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Anything worth doing is worth doing world-class whether washing dishes, organizing a cooler or workstation, dicing vegetables, finishing a plate of Kobe beef, taking inventory, or mopping a floor – it’s all important. [] CREATIVITY: Respect means everyone (cooks in particular) has a desire to create something worthy of carrying their signature.

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Restaurant365

MAY 16, 2022

If you are navigating the challenges of seeking out seasonal workers when there are more jobs available than there are job seekers, don’t despair. We understand that hiring top restaurant employees has never been so tough, but with some planning, persistence, and patience It can be done. Recruit from local schools and colleges.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Take note of how they interact with customers and co-workers. However, with most of them working more than one job, they burn out. As most Gen-Z are aging out of their parent’s insurance policies, it’s best to highlight those benefits if your business offers them. What Gen-Z Wants from a Restaurant Workplace.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

There are ample opportunities to cut corners for the sake of the bottom line, there are loads of ways to take advantage of your employees, there is always a temptation to overcharge to control food cost, and avoiding change because it is disruptive is always whispering in your ear. This is one of the reasons why they choose to dine out.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

If you doubt my belief – think about this: If a line cook calls out – we simply spread the work out among those who are present. A server doesn’t show up, we adjust the station chart and maybe change the timing at the door, but we figure it out. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. I rest my case. The dish washer!

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

About a year and more than a dozen episodes later, we had the privilege to interview a wide range of folks with advice on everything from hiring staff , to creating content, to providing benefits, and increasing profits. We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But all of it takes the back seat when it comes to food quality. Based on a survey, out of all the factors that impact the experience of a customer at a restaurant, the quality of food was ranked as the most important. Hiring the right cook is already a task that’s challenging enough. Hire A Cook Who Can Lead The Herd.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

I need a job” however becomes a sense of urgency that steps away from the negative and shouts out how important a job is to your survival. This is more work than I bargained for” somehow implies that a person was deceived during the hiring process and the fact that they must invest of themselves doesn’t quite sit right with them. “I

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 18, 2022

The workflow of those short order cooks was not an accident, it was not instinctive, and it was not solely the work of the manager or chef who hired them. Everyone needs to take responsibility for setting the stage. It doesn’t end with great hiring practices – this is simply where it begins. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

While restaurant owners and operators are certainly relieved to be coming out on the other side of the pandemic, restaurant hiring has become a looming challenge. Another significant factor may be that while restaurants were furloughing or laying off workers during the pandemic, other industries were hiring. Hiring challenges.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 26, 2022

Hiring restaurant employees and retaining them is no longer just an issue for the HR team. As the staffing shortage continues to negatively impact profitability, you as a CFO must play a critical role in your restaurant group’s hiring and retention strategy. Addressing the hiring crunch.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The hiring process in the restaurant industry is similar to hiring in other industries, but the restaurant industry experiences higher turnover than most other businesses. Consequently, the hiring objective is two-fold: hiring the right employees and retaining them. Did you have layoffs this year?

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Hiring good staff is integral to your overall customer dining experience. With more than two and a quarter million waitstaff in the United States, competition is fierce, and hiring just the right team members can be crucial to your restaurant’s success. This is why hiring correctly and for longevity is crucial for your restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

At Thanksgiving time it is beneficial to stop and take note, to remember those influencers and give personal thanks for their contributions to you. To that Hotel GM who interviewed me for a supervisor position right out of college. To Ed Weibrecht who hired me at his newly acquired Mirror Lake Inn even though he didn’t have an opening.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

When offered, it quickly sells out because people are always drawn to perfection. It is that carrot just a bit too far out of reach that it can’t be grabbed, but in the process of pursuit we push ourselves as far as possible with that goal in mind. You know it, when you see it, feel it, smell it, or taste it.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

If they’re trying to remember all the refill requests and extra sides of ranch, they may forget to upsell items while taking a pen-and-paper order. By shortening their time in the restaurant, you can seat more tables on even your busiest nights without making guests feel rushed out the door. A Mobile POS Increases Order Efficiency.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

I relish great restaurant experiences, take pride in the operations where I have worked, feel connected to nearly anyone who works in professional kitchens and restaurants, and admire restaurant folks who find comfort in being the best that they can be. Find out everything you can about your guests and potential guests. Stay on it.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bigger is less predictable and much more difficult to control and bigger takes cooks and chefs away from what they love to do, what attracted them to the trade in the beginning – to cook from the heart. Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both the customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority. Offer a competitive wage and benefits.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Desperation is never a good approach towards hiring. But desperation hiring is, more often than not, a terrible way to staff your kitchen. Your goal should never be to simply fill in a blank space on your schedule, but rather to find the right people to balance out your team. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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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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Sling

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this article, the workforce management experts at Sling discuss ways your business can engage with high-potential employees , improve hiring, and make your business more successful than ever. Meetups take a bit of organizing, but they are a great way to add new life to your recruitment strategies. 1) Consider Rehiring.

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Sling

OCTOBER 30, 2020

In this article, the workforce management experts at Sling discuss ways your business can engage with high-potential employees , improve hiring, and make your business more successful than ever. Meetups take a bit of organizing, but they are a great way to add new life to your recruitment strategies. 1) Consider Rehiring.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

Before you turn and run away or write me off as unaware of how you have the perfect formula for success, just hear me out. We do know it will be different and the Baker’s Dozen list in this article will be only the start for those who think they are ready to take the leap. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

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. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Such is the case in 2021.

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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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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority. The hospitality industry is in constant hiring mode.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

He would spend endless hours trying to figure out how to re-create the experience of in-house dining through home delivery. We can all learn from this – ask the question: “If I take on home delivery then how will I maintain quality and promote a positive experience for the guest?” ” Enough said!

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Sling

APRIL 23, 2024

Table of contents Differences between staffing and scheduling Restaurant staffing and scheduling example How to improve staffing and scheduling Differences between staffing and scheduling The differences between staffing and scheduling really start to stand out when you examine their definitions side by side. It can take a while (i.e.,

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 8, 2021

Make your restaurant stand out online by using social proof as the foundation of your digital marketing strategy. Nearly 90% of people research restaurants online before dining out. The more positive reviews your restaurant has, the more it will stand out online. Proactively collect ratings and reviews.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

The businesses that will hire your students need to be vested in your effort – this is how success is defined. Volunteer for a stage at a great local restaurant, take an occasional sabbatical to re-enter the industry, attend conferences and workshops, take a class on a new method of preparation, and belong to professional organizations.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Here are six steps to take before opening any restaurant website builders. Restaurant website design: Taking a DIY approach vs. hiring a web development team Consider whether you want to build your restaurant's website or hire someone to do it for you. Do I have the budget to hire a web development team?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 17, 2023

We have become somewhat immune to what greatness is and what it takes to reach it. How do you jump out of bed in the morning and push yourself to be extraordinary, when extraordinary is pretty ordinary? You can pick this type of person or business out in a crowd – they stand out, they shine, and have magnetism.

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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. General Motors would never build and equip an auto plant, hire the entire staff, and create a marketing strategy until the car they intend to build is designed, prototyped, and presented to various focus groups first.

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