Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Since fire was first discovered – we have enjoyed and developed the skills to cook, eventually season, and finally plate prepared food to please other people. Cooking is one of the most admired and appreciated skill that allows the cook to express his or her history, traditions, ethnicity, and skill while engaging guests in a story.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

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. In case you didn’t notice – I failed to mention anything about cooking skills – the act that attracted a person to the kitchen in the first place. Such is the case in 2021.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 22, 2025

Cooking is the only art form that appeals to all five senses simultaneously the ultimate medium for artistic individuals. [] BUILDING THOSE SKILLS: Rarely a day goes by in the kitchen when a cook fails to learn something new or advance their speed, efficiency, or quality of work through repetition, observation, and honest critique.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

[] A STELLAR CULINARY SKILL SET. The skill set that he or she brings to the table will be as good as one might find in any segment of the food service industry. At the same time – the Club Chef will always seek to improve on and add to those skills. [] LIFE EXPERIENCES. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 10, 2023

We (those of us in the industry by choice) can no longer pass it off as the grumbling of a few, it is much more than that. Whenever I reached a wall in my career I simply re-assessed and found out what was lacking in my portfolio of skills. At first it was a minority, but the voices keep getting louder.

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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. Just as the restaurant industry evolves, so too must the industry of education.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Like any job, a restaurant job teaches skills and processes you can put on your resume in addition to soft skills that make you both a better worker and a more well-rounded person. Skills for Your Resume.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

For some reason the industry tries to convince the artist and the accountant to be one and the same. I have occasionally been asked what is the composite skill set of the chef or what should a graduate of a culinary program be able to do? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

They will always be relevant. [] SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH TIME AND DISCIPLINE: Your skills will determine your potential and your value in the kitchen. Flavor in terms of who they are, where they are from, traditions, nuanced skills, and culture. All are focused on the same goal but bring their unique flavor to the table.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It is easy to blame money, non-traditional work hours, unrealistic training in culinary schools, and the younger generation as a whole – but even if we (the industry as a whole) were able to snap our fingers and fix these issues, it is likely that team building and retention would still be challenging. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2020

I am entitled to mine as those perspectives have evolved over decades of work in the food industry with many fantastic people who come from a multitude of backgrounds, and who bring all sorts of issues and challenges with them. Take responsibility for your own skill development and base of knowledge. If you don’t know – discover how.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2021

The ability to build a portfolio of skills, to transfer a vision to a plate, to discover and then control flavor profiles, to experience the joy of replicating your art on a plate even on a very busy night, and the connections made with like-minded cooks was (is) invigorating and incredibly rewarding. Does this bring back memories?

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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. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. If this is your first restaurant job, explain how other jobs and experiences lead you to your interest in the industry. How do you think you embody the skills you just mentioned?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

The hope was that by doing more, working harder and longer, making more complicated menus, and pushing the envelope of creativity the restaurant industry would rise up to new levels of success. www.harvestamericacues.com – BLOG. We can do this and there has never been a better time to think about how we move in this direction.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

Those who are despondent or downright angry with the industry, and I know there are many, may not understand or appreciate my words, but I stand by them. There are many reasons why I am so grateful for the decades I spent in front of a range. I could not think of a career more rewarding than being a cook and a chef.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

If you want to build an understanding and even a level of competence with a variety of specific skill sets then clubs, resorts, and hotels may be the only place where that can happen. [] VOLUME: A very busy, well-branded restaurant might generate 5of 6 million in annual sales, where a club or hotel can easy boast four or five times that volume.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2023

Of course, there are examples of terrible behavior and autocratic chefs, but they are not rampant throughout the industry – they are the exception, not the rule. The highest quality work requires attention to detail, multitasking, and well-defined skills; this takes time, commitment, and effort.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Your chef instructors dedicated themselves to passing on the knowledge and skills that you will need to reach for your goals; knowledge and skills that took them a career to acquire. You need to approach every position, and every day with this realization and then work on building that portfolio of skills and knowledge.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

As complex as the role can be, these responsibilities—both written and unwritten—are easier to manage with the right skills (and the right tools). Being tech-savvy Technology is cementing its space in the restaurant industry.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This the time of year to pause and reflect, to push past the challenges, the less than stellar moments, the times we would just as soon forget, and the scars from an industry that passes them out freely and give thanks for what we have. Setting up your station for efficiency is a life skill. For all of these, I am grateful.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2022

The open kitchen concept has become one of the biggest trends in the restaurant industry. In this blog, we will discuss the pros and cons of open kitchens in the restaurant industry and how the restaurants are offering the best possible experience to their diners. Cooking Skills Are Cool. Pros of Open Kitchen.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

Some stayed with it, but many took the work ethic and entry level skills they learned and created a road map for their own careers moving forward. The restaurant industry in America was born of this melting pot of ethnic explorers – it continues to be this opportunity that makes our country diverse, unique, and great. million workers.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 8, 2023

Having coworkers not only in those positions but owning them and regularly displaying their strong technical skills and leadership is so inspiring to me and Shelby is one of those people I have looked up to right from the day I started at 7Shifts. This blog was so powerful and resonated with me so much, it is an absolute masterpiece.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Remember those times when you felt that rush of adrenaline after a successful service, felt pride in a dish you created, or simply enjoyed a new skill you worked hard to master? We (the food industry) need to point to a well-known quote from Anthony Bourdain: “When someone cooks for you – they are saying something. Bill Bradley.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

Don’t b t people – if you don’t know, then say: “I don’t know”, and then work like crazy to find the answer and or develop the skill that you are lacking. Fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, cookbooks, respectable blogs, menus, etc. It’s really a “small world” industry and what you say gets around. Start immediately!

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry continues to be devastated – not just as a result of the pandemic but because the pandemic brought underlying issues to the surface. The glory days of the restaurant industry have been laid to rest and they may never return to any semblance of normalcy. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Those who are dissatisfied are more inclined to blame others (managers, restaurateurs, chefs, or the industry as a whole) for their dissatisfaction. When we work in an industry that is in dire need of skilled, passionate, positive workers – then there will always be opportunities to work elsewhere. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Check out our blog post breaking these red flags down with what to avoid in a job description. Hire for fit rather than skill. Listen to Jensen Cummings' episode here.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

If it is any consolation – numerous other industries will take time to recover to business levels of 2019 – so they will be slow to hire. Additionally, with a new concept designed through IDEATION you may not need as many employees or ones with the same skill set that was critical before. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. It’s thus critical to learn sales skills and translate them into practices appropriate for your industry. From 2009 to 2017, gross bookings in U.S.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 5, 2021

Do you want to become noteworthy with your culinary knife skills? If the answer is yes – then practice those skills and measure them against a standard many, many, many times – FOREVER! We are part of a fantastic industry that is filled with diversity – this is one of the most important aspects of working in the business of food.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

We all know great hospitality is the backbone of any restaurant, but how you create a culture that actively and eagerly delivers great service is what Meyer explains so thoughtfully. To achieve Enlightened Hospitality you need to hire “51 percenters with 5 core emotional skills.” Operations Team Recommends As we deal with U.S.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Dining out was unavailable and we got by, we re-introduced ourselves to cooking at home and dusted off those skills that had been dormant, or added some new ones that had here-to-for not existed. This is what restaurants are all about and an industry without the energy that existed a short time ago will be shallow and certainly not the same.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

One could claim, and rightfully so, that he had the greatest influence on the profession and that the chefs’ job was elevated to new levels because of Escoffier’s efforts, approach towards cooking, vision, and skill. APPRENTICESHIP: Escoffier was a consummate trainer and teacher.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 31, 2020

One issue that may seem to be just another to add to the pile is the health of the restaurant industry in our country. To some, this industry may seem to be one that is far from critical. To fail to do this will result in the destruction of an essential industry to the character of America. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 19, 2023

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, his new book, “ Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader: A Guide to Skills and Behaviors Restaurant Managers Need to Succeed ” is an incredible resource for aspiring and current restaurant managers seeking to excel in their roles.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

They need to receive a fair, competitive wage for the skill set they possess, they should expect reasonable benefits, and a property that invests in helping them become exceptional at their craft. Plan, equip, train, evaluate, educate, and celebrate each and every employee. Plan better – train harder, takes on new meaning.

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