7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Working in a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, or any place that serves food & drink is a fast-paced, always-on career. 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. And the best part?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2020

As one of the oldest professions known to mankind – cooking is a noble endeavor that serves as a portal for all that a culture means and restaurants are the vehicle for delivering this to and sharing culture with people of all ethnicities, race, genders, and beliefs. Life without this common table would certainly be a bit empty.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

We can easily apply Dickens profound human summary to the state of the restaurant industry today. The restaurant industry has been keeping its wounds under wraps for decades, but the pandemic brought everything to an abrupt stop. We can depend on this opportunity as long as we are ready to adjust our methods of operation.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

So, the question we should be asking is: “Are we controlling technology or is it controlling us?” I just listened to a podcast from Dr. Sanjay Gupta, whom I think we all know of, as he wrestled with the impact that technology has on his own three daughters and society as a whole. The answer is a resounding “yes” to both.

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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. Today, restaurants serve a multitude of purposes that has brought this industry to a status of importance that is impossible to deny. You need to take care of people.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 18, 2023

Simultaneously, my wife of 48 years and I have been clearing out much of the “stuff” accumulated over five decades, sifting through memories, laughing on occasion, and wondering why on earth we hung on to all of this. I had worked in kitchens since I was 15 years old; this I have mentioned a few times in this blog. I must make amends.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

The greatest threat is not the labor shortage or supply chain issues, it’s not the pandemic or the price of real estate – yes, all those concerns are troubling and must be dealt with, but they are not what will bring the restaurant industry to its knees. Well then – what will? Try apathy on for size. Is this just another result of apathy?

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Of course, we require those important things to survive, but survival to the average person is never enough. Getting by does not inspire and will never address the potential that we all have. We want and need to make a difference, no matter how small or how large that contribution might be.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It’s time to accept where we are, listen and understand where we might be going, put aside our frustrations and begin to establish a working strategy that is based on what is inevitable. I know, I know – we all want things to return to normal, and we want the industry we knew to come back just as it was.

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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. For the average restaurant, that means serving four more customers a day. Schedules aren't flexible. Communication is lacking.

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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. Danny Meyer is giving all of us permission to change the accepted approach towards the restaurant business and the way that we measure success.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

There is little room for star players, only star team players. [] WE ARE ALL DISHWASHERS: Treat dishwashers well, lend a hand, treat them like professionals, thank them, support them, and know that without their work, yours would suffer. [] NO JOB IS BENEATH YOU – EVERYTHING IN A KITCHEN IS. We owe them our respect and care.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Know that the degree or certificate is more than an acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge that you have gained – it represents your level commitment and discipline that will serve you well. The restaurant industry is being hit extraordinarily hard, unlike any other time in recent history. We are all in this together.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. Let us know how we can improve this page here. Restaurant Lingo: FOH, BOH & General Terms : The restaurant industry is loaded with slang. These resources are designed to help you excel.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

There are many questions that people ask with regard to the restaurant industry, but two seem to really stand out in the post pandemic world: Why should I spend money in a restaurant? Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States.

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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. We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. And we appreciate that.' Your smartphone is your restaurant's media center.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

The hospitality industry has been hit hard, and it can often be difficult to see silver linings in immense uncertainty and tragic circumstances. Here are 10 inspirational ways the hospitality industry is embracing positivity during COVID-19. “I The first of many hotels we hope will make their rooms available.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As we reflect on 2021 and move fully into the New Year, one hopes for an easier, healthier, more profitable year ahead. Cheetah works to bring you the most important breaking industry news so that you can thrive this year. As Omicron peaks nationwide, we are reticently hopeful for a more stable spring time.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

The restaurant industry has been plagued with problems for decades – this international crisis has brought everything to a head. Well, we now have the time. We can’t just stop what we are doing and find solutions to these problems – I am most concerned about getting through today.”.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Commit to learning from others, finding out what’s going on in the industry, attend workshops, take on-line courses, or simply attend local meetings to network and get your name out there. STUDY PEOPLE: This is a people business – those who we work with and those we serve are your key to success. BE THE SOLUTION.

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Typsy

MAY 18, 2021

An aspect where you can make a significant difference is finding people from service industries or students with a natural flair for hospitality and providing training in hospitality so they become confident, engaged, and loyal hospitality workers and employees that will stay with you for the long term.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We are witnessing the evolution of fine dining. With increasing promotions in restaurant magazines, food blogs, and social media platforms, more people are expected to join this mega-trend. Restaurant industry is on the cusp of change. Astonishingly veganism is a chief enabler of this culinary transformation.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

It seems that we have reached a point where acceptable casualties is a consideration in so many decisions. Restaurants are more than places where we can fill our stomachs – so much more. This defines the restaurant industry as one of the top employers in the U.S. Nearly 70% of all restaurants in the U.S. million workers.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2020

This is another time when we can rely on what we know about human nature and what keeps people whole: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Those of us in the restaurant industry are in shock at the speed and severity of destruction to the core of our businesses. This is where government comes into play.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. It allows businesses to engage with current customers and help build organic brand ambassadors while also serving up content in front of new customers.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

For most people this will be a different Thanksgiving, a day without the traditional celebrations of large family gatherings, a day with far too much leftover turkey as we attempt to keep some semblance of normality through the bounty of the table. When we look in a mirror there will always be more that unites us than tears us apart.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 8, 2022

Looking back is always important as we face the challenges of today and such is the case with those of us in the restaurant field. Restaurants are places where we can forget our challenges for a moment, set aside our differences, resist the temptation to delve into the negative and invest a little time in grasping onto a positive future.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. But we can't overstate the importance of these responsibilities. Being tech-savvy Technology is cementing its space in the restaurant industry. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In all cases they begin with the same goals: prepare and serve great products that are consistent and offered with a smile, build success on a steady flow of sales and controlled profitability, and do all of this with pride. We should never underestimate the importance of customer perceptions, expectations, and new ideas.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

For nearly four decades the job of cook dominated the media and served as a major point of conversation and entertainment for guests of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Is this where we are at? We need to put loads of energy into bringing that back. What took decades to build up has taken only a few months to deflate.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 11, 2020

OK, so here we are: restaurants are beginning to re-open (maybe prematurely, maybe not) and we are all scared to death. We are fearful of a virus that is still out there, still scoping us out, still waiting to strike again, and we are not prepared for that. Why can’t we just return to “normal”?

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Sante

DECEMBER 30, 2019

2019 was a stellar year for Santé as we continued to give you industry-relevant content through an expanded syndication network. We now publish online, via email, on Apple News, Google News, and Restaurateur Connection. We are on every social media platform. We are on every social media platform.

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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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QSR Automations

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll give you a quick overview of the e-book, but we highly recommend checking it out. In a fast-paced time for the hospitality industry, every little bit helps. The Kitchen is the Heart of Your Restaurant Without a kitchen, restaurants have nothing to serve! Ready to make the kitchen automation leap?

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Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

The hospitality industry has been hit hard, and it can often be difficult to see silver linings in immense uncertainty and tragic circumstances. Here are 10 inspirational ways the hospitality industry is embracing positivity during COVID-19. “I The first of many hotels we hope will make their rooms available.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

Robotics in the restaurant industry is no longer the stuff of science fiction. From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created. Challenges and Considerations However, the adoption of robotics in the restaurant industry has challenges.

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360Training

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The restaurant industry is vibrant, active—and full of job opportunities. If you’re interested in a career in the restaurant industry, but don’t know where to start, this blog post is for you. Below, we’re reviewing some of the most common jobs in the restaurant industry and what they entail.

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