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A CULTURE OF QUALITY

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It is accepted in professional sports, like in so many other aspects of life: “You get what you pay for.” Without a CULTURE OF QUALITY, the relationship of price to results is not always clear. When you push those expensive ingredients to the eventual plate what is most important is guest reaction: “Is it worth the price”.

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THE GREATEST THREAT TO AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

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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. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Well then – what will? Try apathy on for size.

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Why Culinary Programs Fail

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Cooking is a team sport! Every product that a student handles in class should carry a price tag. What would it cost, from a labor perspective, to produce that dish and what selling price would need to be attached to maintain a reasonable profit? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. LACK OF COST CONSCIOUSNESS.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: HOW WILL WE RE-CREATE THE CULTURE OF DINING OUT?

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We celebrate our sporting teams wins and losses over food and drink – without the restaurant there is less opportunity for this to define our tribes of support. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Think about the important aspects of our lives that have relied on restaurants as a vehicle for people to get together. Remember the TDE.

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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

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Oftentimes, clubs and resorts can support a separate department whose job it is to monitor all of these controls. [] LEARN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND Just like in the military or on a professional sports team – organization and respect for such is paramount to success. This is very apparent in clubs, resorts, and hotels.

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

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Like a passionate sports figure who speaks boldly, rallies the team, points out those who are not carrying their weight, or shows anger when they personally have failed to be great – so too are many chefs cut from the same cloth. It does not justify hostile environments that are void of empathy, calm, and a teaching attitude.

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A BAROMETER OF CHANGE FOR AMERICAN COOKS & DINERS

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You remember as a cook – the job that you did was never boring, filled with adrenaline, creative, and at its core – a dynamic team sport. Build menus and experiences that demonstrate that the experience is important and the price is right. [] RE-INVEST IN EMPLOYEES. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.