Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

An exercise that I have found to be really helpful is to occasionally state/re-state what you believe in as a chef. Every now and then this can serve as a “checks and balance” activity to keep you on the right path and assess where and why you might have strayed from those “stakes in the ground” that are important to your core. Writing a memo?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

How many times have restaurateurs and chefs proclaimed that they couldn’t simply stop their current model and re-invent themselves? Labor issues have been at the top of the list for decades: low pay, no benefits, unpredictable schedules, 12-hour shifts, and difficulty finding and retaining good employees when these issues persist.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Sure, I know how much the restaurant/foodservice industry is suffering and how many operations are shutting their doors as a result of avoiding decades of challenges brought to a head by the pandemic, but believe me when I say that this will change. How will they measure their success as aligned with these standards or objectives?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 10, 2020

In this blog, we’ll walk you through best practices for organizing your back office, reducing unnecessary clutter, and preserving your office as a place of efficiency. Here are some reasons why you may want to carve some time out in your schedule to reorganize your working space.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

How will we react?” The “new” strategy must be to plan more effectively. The lesson learned must be that our employees are the most important component of a successful restaurant. History has demonstrated that people tend to have short memories. What if……happens?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

A well-designed program will instill an understanding of discipline, the foundations of cooking, passion, structure, the how and why of cooking, and the professionalism that will help to define the type of chef you may become. So where will you get exposure to much, if not all of that?

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

It is always safe to say: “things change”. Change is an inevitable part of life and as we all know if we fail to recognize that and adapt – we can become obsolete. Throughout history there are countless examples of those who ignore or seem paralyzed by the need to change as their industries or specific job descriptions evolve.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2024

There is a real dichotomy in understanding, a gap in understanding between the employer and employee and how each views the work at hand. Employees and potential employees have become increasingly aware of the issues (eyes wide open), and employers are increasingly entrenched in denial (eyes wide shut).

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Yes, I am talking about your corner restaurant and the employees who work there. TARDINESS OR NO SHOW: If dependability issues slip out of control and an employee is constantly late and has a record of not showing up when expected or scheduled, then it’s time to pay attention. Being a cook is an emotional powder keg.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

That's why it is important to learn how to motivate your restaurant employees. High staff turnover has the potential to negatively impact your business's productivity, employee morale and, of course, the quality of product and customer service. Acknowledge Your Employees. Be Flexible. Give Credit Where Credit Is Due.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

In all cases, we remain in control of the technology that serves as an effective tool. Part One: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY It is an underlying question for the ages: “Is technology good or bad?” The answer is a resounding “yes” to both. So, the question we should be asking is: “Are we controlling technology or is it controlling us?”

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On the 7shifts blog and social media, we seek to provide actionable and informative content to help restaurant people learn about every corner of the industry. So we wanted to create a program that restaurant professionals can go to learn how to run great restaurants. Here's a small snapshot of what each offers: Scheduling Course.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. To help you prep, whether it's a FOH or BOH position, we've outlined 17 restaurant interview questions you might be asked to answer, as well as some guidelines on how to answer them. How to Answer. How did you handle it? Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

By championing Enlightened Hospitality and hiring a team of 51 percenters, you’ll improve the customer experience and employee satisfaction—which will lead to more repeat business and reduced staff turnover. How to Rock Restaurant Management: 5 Ingredients to Leading a Successful Team. ?? Published: 2009 ?? Author: Danny Meyer ??

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

A good management software should be able to track your sales, managing your staff scheduling and most importantly, boost the overall efficiency of your business so that you can dedicate more time and energy into helping more clients, as explained in detail in this CaterEase article (3). by Bora Kang. EXPLORE NEW CATERING VERTICALS.

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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. Working very hard is not unique to foodservice – there are many careers that require extra-human effort, but very few that absolutely require individuals to be “all in”. Now, things were different.

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Sling

APRIL 5, 2021

It’s your employee’s desire or willingness to produce great work. So how exactly do you motivate your team? In this article, the experts at Sling share 12 tips to help you keep your employees motivated, engaged, and productive. Which do you give your employees? Motivation in the workplace is no different.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

From cloud-based POS systems to mobile apps designed to improve employee satisfaction and streamline scheduling, technology is bettering business and changing the landscape of restaurant management. But the labor costs associated with effective management can skew the actual bottom line. It’s the 21st Century.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Once we started to open up a little bit, we really emphasized how we take care of our employees and how we take care of our building as far as a cleaning aspect. Once we started to open up a little bit, we really emphasized how we take care of our employees and how we take care of our building as far as a cleaning aspect.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

The uncertainty of how long these closures could last is frightening. Read through our article on how to pivot your restaurant to takeout & delivery to see if leveraging these revenue channels is an option for your business. In some areas, they are even being legally required to do so.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 3, 2025

Thats what we call restaurant employee turnover rate , buddy. Keeping your hospitality workforce steady is like holding water in your hands tricky but totally doable with the right know-how! The restaurant employee turnover rate is a wild beast, averaging between 70% and 80% in most spots. New managers?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 19, 2021

The pandemic has brought a talent crisis to the restaurant industry, with a recent survey showing that more than 55% of hiring managers had difficulty sourcing hourly workers, while about 45% expressed difficulty scheduling interviews (1,2). Here we suggest five operators can reduce employee turnover. Engage Your Employees.

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Restaurant365

MAY 15, 2020

Approaching restaurant scheduling for your business recovery. How much dine-in sales should I expect? How much food should I order? How many employees should I schedule? Some of your inventory ordering questions are answered in a recent blog post. First accept that there is no playbook.

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Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. But an employee leaving doesn’t just impact you, the manager. And then there’s the inevitable effect all that stress has on employee productivity and engagement.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 10, 2021

But no matter how many times you read playbook, what matters most is how the team executes on the field. Yet stadium venues today — and really any other seasonal operation — are struggling to make their own talent execute with that same effectiveness. So how do you stack your bench and coach your own team to maximum efficiency?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Beefing Up with Habit Acquisition. Brands, Inc. has agreed to acquire The Habit Restaurants, Inc., parent company of fast-casual restaurant chain The Habit Burger Grill, for approximately $375 million in a cash transaction. Gibbs, chief executive officer of Yum! family and has significant untapped growth potential in the U.S. and internationally.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 15, 2021

But the new connections and deeper insights technology provides can mitigate many of the negative effects of rising prices and declining revenues, especially when it comes to the purchasing relationships between operators and suppliers. This means that any order placed outside the schedule is rejected, so no extra costs are incurred.

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Sling

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing business world, types of work schedules are as varied as the companies that adopt them. Because of the diversity in work schedule types, it’s easy to become confused — both with the terms used to describe the schedule and with the hours each one indicates. to 5 p.m.). to 5 p.m.).

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Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Employee Turnover is at an All-Time High: 5 Emerging Benefits Trends You Need to Know. The past year has seen employee turnover reach an all-time high , and you’ve likely experienced it at your own business. Employee turnover greatly hampers throughput and cuts into available revenues. b3lineicon|b3icon-24hours|?

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ChowNow

AUGUST 19, 2024

It doesn’t matter how fine-tuned your menu is or how much marketing buzz you have if you’re spending more money than you’re earning. For example, new businesses might face initial negative cash flow as they cope with large one-time costs like new equipment and employee training. What is Cash Flow?

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Sling

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

And how can you go about building teamwork in your business? In this article, the experts at Sling answer those questions to help you foster a sense of unity among your employees. If you want to improve efficiency in your business, get your employee s to work together. As a manager, you should never take teamwork for granted.

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Sling

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Want to understand your employees better? The answer is simple: learn which types of employees are on your team. So how can you identify the types of employees in your business? 16 Types Of Employees And How To Motivate Them. Want to tailor your motivation tactics to keep everyone working at 100 percent?

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 25, 2020

New Minimum Wages Rates in Effect July 1, 2020. egardless of COVID, many jurisdictions are moving forward with a grab bag of new compliance regulations, including Predictive Scheduling for Chicago and minimum wage updates in multiple jurisdictions. Paul, Minnesota. Minimum wages updated in HotSchedules. Add Time & Attendance.

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