Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

It amazes me every time I visit a restaurant – the important things that we miss. Great bread IS ESSENTIAL in any level of restaurant experience. I remember reading an article about a studio drummer by the name of Bernard Purdy who has played on more records than you can count. Why is it overlooked so often? OUTSTANDING BREAD!

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

Entering the restaurant business has always been like a non-swimmer jumping in the deep end of the pool and hoping that he or she will float. 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. The real question is: “Is it ever a good time to become a restaurateur?”

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

Most restaurant owners, managers, family members of cooks, friends of cooks and chefs, those in other professions, service staff, and restaurant patrons, don’t get it. Chefs put their name on every dish that leaves the kitchen. Most people don’t get it. There is the weight of exposure that keeps most chefs up at night.

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Guest Recovery Seasonal Menu Presentation Customer Experience 406

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

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. How hard can it be – right?

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Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 369

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

If you were to write your story that answers the question: “ how did I become the cook or chef that I am today” – how would you answer? If you were to write your story that answers the question: “ how did I become the cook or chef that I am today” – how would you answer? I would encourage you to do the same.

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Influencer Hotels Education Hiring 487

Indoor Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

If your restaurant has a website, you’re halfway to creating a blog. Blogging is an effective way to reach hungry consumers in your area and build an audience. By publishing helpful and relevant content, your restaurant can increase its local influence and reach new customers and regulars alike. But never fear!

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

It might be something small such as how a vegetable is grown or why you caramelize a mirepoix, or the best potato for hand cut French fries – something that methodically builds on your base of knowledge. I scratch my head when cooks proclaim that they are held prisoner to a job that isn’t going anywhere. Exceed expectations! DON’T STAY IDLE!

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Workshop Article Uniforms Take-out 365

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. Restaurant Interview Questions and Answers [PDF]. How to Answer. Table of Contents.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I was thinking the other day how we may be taking away from the opportunities that the school of hard knocks provides. Don’t think for a minute that how to mop is an innate process – you must be taught. Some from each group have been (are) quite successful while others stumble along not quite sure what steps to take next.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. Somewhere in our internal job description is a desire, and even a need to build an environment of WOW! Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

We all knew that the restaurant industry was in need of a structural overhaul, we (those of us affiliated with the business) were well aware of the cogs in the chain, and the years of rust that had accumulated on systems and organization, but it took the pandemic of 2020/21 to shout out: THE TIME IS NOW! Such is the case in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In a sector as vast as the restaurant industry, digital marketing becomes a critical tool to standing out among the crowd, especially as Q4 inches closer. Read on to learn more about SEO versus Local SEO, and – most importantly – how to determine what works best for your restaurant brand.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

I know you remember the first day that you slid your arms into the sleeves of that chef’s jacket with your name embroidered under the title: executive chef. You know exactly what to do, how to keep the rhythm, when to pull back or push forward, and how to keep the cooks, your cooks, calm and focused. This is magical.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave. So, how can you do this?

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Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The good news is that restaurants are beginning to see an increase in sales as more and more customers return to in person dining in addition to their new habit of ordering for home delivery. One way to approach a viable solution is to modify how we do business, what we sell, and the skill set that makes sense for today’s cook.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

We want and need to make a difference, no matter how small or how large that contribution might be. We want and need to make a difference, no matter how small or how large that contribution might be. Of course, we require those important things to survive, but survival to the average person is never enough.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I have always loved the restaurant business. My professional life has been dedicated to the kitchen, the people of restaurants, the ingredients and their source, the process and the adrenaline, the service and an opportunity to make people happy, and of course those plates as they slide down the pass. So, what is this higher calling?

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 397

Culinary Cues

MAY 9, 2022

I peeled and diced potatoes for home fries, cracked eggs for scrambled and omelets, and learned how to use the slicer to cut bacon from slabs (this was before layout bacon was a thing). He was a chef in a nice restaurant downtown and I had been busy raising a family. I was having a blast and learning a few skills along the way.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

We all know the challenges facing restaurants right now – there is little benefit in reiterating the problems. What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”? How wrong they are, how uninformed, how misleading to those who might find a perfect place to build a terrific career, and how insulting they are to one of the most significant, and impactful careers.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I say: “If you don’t know how to cook, I’m sure you have at least one friend who knows how to cook. I say: “If you don’t know how to cook, I’m sure you have at least one friend who knows how to cook. For a few, at some point that changes. – Jacques Pepin.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2019

Ironically, the “right chef” is rarely told what to do or how much to work, but this “all in” attitude is just expected. Picture this scenario – one that many of us have experienced or observed: Jake had spent seven years in quality restaurant operations from line cook to sous chef and had proudly built his skill level along the way.

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Reference Uniforms Social Media Take-out 345

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover.

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Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. Did you know that over 35% of restaurant customers in the U.S.

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Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 24, 2022

Well, there is little that can be said to those who have caught the restaurant fever – you know, when that opportunity finally knocks, and you have your sights on a café with your name on it. Leave nothing to chance – no matter how small the task, put it on your list. Transfer those dates onto your calendar.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2022

When an individual complains about the hours, his or her team, a lousy chef, a restaurant that doesn’t care about them, about how uninspiring the food is, or how poor the pay is and how limited the opportunities, then my reaction is: “it’s so sad that you haven’t found the right kitchen, the right chef.”

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Uniforms Café Training Operations 430

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

After a period of time – that restaurant meal was pushed to the back burner. Time will quickly tell as restaurants begin to open and operators try to coax back those cooks, chefs, and servers to an industry that still has a few warts that need to be addressed. Is this a barometer for change? Is this where we are at?

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Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 287

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task.

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Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 104

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Want to learn how to start a food blog? If you have a passion for food – whether it’s making recipes, cooking, baking, or just eating food – starting a food blog can be fun and easy. . Since there are so many food blogs out there already, it can be difficult to make yours stand out. Install WordPress.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

These are the Ritz Carlton’s of the hotel business, the Tesla’s of electric autos, the Wegman’s of the grocery business, the Apple’s of computer hardware and electronics, the Harvard’s of business schools, and the French Laundry’s of the restaurant industry. Am I over-dramatizing it – maybe, but then again – maybe not.

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Uniforms Fine Dining Small Business Customer Service 449

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 21, 2024

As food tourism also continues to grow, restaurants are well positioned to receive valuable business from work travelers. Tourists and business travelers have distinct needs and desires, but they’ll all find your restaurant via a limited number of avenues. Don’t pay too much attention to any particular review, whether good or bad.

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Travel Tourism Social Media Website Management 52

Restaurant Engine

MARCH 15, 2023

How’s your website traffic? Restaurants all over the country want similar things. So, how can you do it? Let’s look at seven ideas to increase your restaurant’s website traffic. #1: Let’s look at seven ideas to increase your restaurant’s website traffic. #1: Blog posts are essential.

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SEO Email Marketing Social Media Blog 110

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2021

What is my purpose, why and I here, how did I wind up sitting in this chair, and what value do I bring to the environment I am in?”. What is my purpose, why and I here, how did I wind up sitting in this chair, and what value do I bring to the environment I am in?”. This is my purpose and look at the results!”. Look around that kitchen.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 22, 2020

This paid homage to those blues musicians who stood apart from all others: BB King, Albert King, Taj Mahal, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy, Howlin Wolf, Ella Fitzgerald, John Lee Hooker, Billie Holiday, Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, and Aretha Franklin to name a few. All in all – I can do the job.

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