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CHEFS – BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF INFLUENCE

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It is rare that all these influences are mapped out in advance – they simply happen, and along the way we sift through and categorize them as we search for the blend that will define our style and signature. Although we rarely map this out, we should open ourselves up to experiences and potential influences. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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How to boost hospitality business revenue through influencer marketing

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Partnering with influencers is a great way to leverage yourself into more exposure and boost your revenue. In today’s blog post, marketing consultant Shane Barker walks us through the ins and outs of influencer marketing.

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AMERICAN RESTAURANTS – AN INTERESTING EVOLUTION

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PART ONE: An Immigrant Nation Melting Pot: America was the land of opportunity and tens of thousands came to our shores, through Ellis Island, and stood at the gates of New York ready to become American and bring their ethnic influence the country’s profile.

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REMEMBERING THE PROFESSIONAL LEGENDS IN YOUR LIFE

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Everyone and everything influences the personal and professional product that we become. It is important to note that to whatever degree we allow it to happen – influencers are all around us – shaping and molding the cook, chef, and person that others will see. To Curtiss Hemm who encouraged me to start writing a blog.

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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

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Diversity brings loads of tradition, culture, ethnic influences, styles, and history. To be a chef at some point in your career will require an understanding of all these areas even if you are not a master at any of them. [] DIVERSITY OF TEAM The best chefs appreciate and seek out diversity in their kitchen.

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WORK HARD AND BE KIND

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As I reflect on Dick Cattani, the person that I knew, but was not fully aware of the scope of his influence, I fell on a short, concise, and all-encompassing quote from him that was highlighted in the official RA notice of his death: “Work hard and be kind”. He did, however, believe in support, training, mentoring, and empathy.

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THE LINE IN THE SAND WITH RESTAURANT PRICING

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From my perspective the answer lies in menu planning, training, and labor efficiency. Smaller portions lead to lower price tags, broader acceptance, and enhanced value from a well-designed, balanced meal. [] TRAINING: We all know the drill – it’s a business of pennies, but without everyone’s buy-in, those pennies will quickly evaporate.

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