Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This may seem like a strange topic for a blog focused on the restaurant industry and the world of food but hear me out. There were more questions than answers and then we found a solution. What’s the harm in continuing in this way and by the way – what does this have to do with restaurants anyway. How can we function?

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

We speak of a time of unconditional commitment to the craft and the job – sacrificing all else for the plate of food in the pass. Certainly, the restaurant and the chef have a responsibility to train, but the individual cook can take that training to a new level if they are willing to seek out every opportunity to learn and grow.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

TECHNOLOGY AND RESTAURANT CULTURE Learning to live with technology and stay in control is essential. In restaurants we need to bring people together, if not already doing so. The staff meal is so important to the sense of team, the family of the restaurant, and the synergy of work. Try “FOOD” on for size.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

TEN THINGS YOU DIDN”T KNOW ABOUT A RESTAURANT. There is a long history of how kitchens and restaurants are structured. Although executed at different levels – this structure is something that all those whom work in restaurants can depend and lean on. An organizational structure that attempts to keep things under control.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

To this end, I would suggest that you consider relegating your interview process to one question – a question that reveals so much of what you need to know – a question that some who apply have never thought about and as such they may have a difficult time determining the answer that truly reflects the person and the cook that they are.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The question is how will we approach this truth? I have found, throughout my career – whenever I was faced with an opportunity to change jobs, I would always list the pros and cons. But at the same time – restaurants must become more efficient and profitable if they are to be able to provide the right pay and benefit package.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Is it culinary school, working in well-known restaurants, finding an established chef to mentor them, or is it something else entirely? This is the biting question, the one that helps a young cook decide what path to take. So where will you get exposure to much, if not all of that?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Share what you know with others, listen to them, and never exhibit any belief that you are somehow better than they are. [] IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, IT’S ABOUT THE TEAM: The only consistently successful restaurants are the ones where every member of the team knows they are equal. We owe them our respect and care.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 7, 2023

If you’re reading this article, it’s because you have suffered from the ill effects of stress on the job. You’re a chef – stress goes with the job – right! The signs are there and even though we know what it is we can’t help thinking that there is something dramatically wrong. Chefs live on the edge of chaos every day.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

The list of responsibilities keeps growing: menu planner, budget manager, concept developer, quality controller, purchaser and negotiator, trainer, and of course – accomplished cook – this is the job description for a restaurant chef. Steve Jobs (founder of Apple Computers). Restaurant Consulting. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 28, 2023

The chefs who have found their voice, who have found a way to take what life has offered and use it as their inspiration, and then mold everything into who they are, are obvious to every stakeholder in the restaurant experience. That voice is the magic of a very good or even great restaurant.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re currently hiring restaurant staff, you’re not alone. According to the National Restaurant Association, despite the steady gains in recent months, eating and drinking places remained 824,000 jobs – or 6.7% – below their February 2020 pre-pandemic employment peak. The restaurant industry is a process-driven industry.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 7, 2022

Managers would look through piles of resumes and go through many interviews just to find their perfect candidate. Employers can reach out to their potential candidates instead of waiting for workers to apply to the job postings. Virtual hiring helped save restaurant owners. This helps cut down scheduled interview times.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Over the past ten years the make up and fortitude of many young people entering restaurants has also changed. One of the great aspects of working in a restaurant was the team drive, the desire to never let your teammates down. It is this attitude that built many of the greatest restaurants in the world – cooks were “all in”.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2022

It is a question that is rarely vocalized, but often considered by cooks and consumers when they make food choices. This should hit home with most cooks and chefs who tend to cram in a five-minute power dinner while standing up before those restaurant doors open to the public. Interview questions – April 2022.

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Restaurant365

MAY 10, 2022

Restaurant staffing is currently top of mind for every operator. It’s a candidate’s market, so competing with other restaurants goes beyond offering higher wages and providing benefits to hourly workers. Your store-level managers often hear, “I wish you had offered me the job yesterday. In-person interview. Phone screen.

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Sling

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If the previous employee left on good terms , consider them a prime candidate for their old job, a similar job, or even a completely different job higher up in your company. 4) Perfect Your Interview Skills. 6) Create Accurate Job Descriptions. 7) Focus On Niche Job Boards. 2) Host A Virtual Meetup.

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Sling

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If the previous employee left on good terms , consider them a prime candidate for their old job, a similar job, or even a completely different job higher up in your company. 4) Perfect Your Interview Skills. Top 11 Interview Questions For Managers. The 20 Best Restaurant Interview Questions.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The hiring process in the restaurant industry is similar to hiring in other industries, but the restaurant industry experiences higher turnover than most other businesses. To reduce turnover and get the talent you require for your restaurant, retention should be top of mind during the hiring process.

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EATER

AUGUST 24, 2023

Photoillustration by Lille Allen; photo by Rebecca Simonov Lyndsay Green won a James Beard Award and was named a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, just three years into being a food writer In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 11, 2021

The restaurant industry is known for a particularly high turnover rate. Restaurant owners regularly rate “recruiting and retaining employees” as a top operational challenge. To help find the right talent, restaurant owners and operators are starting to turn to applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage the hiring process.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 29, 2020

Helping to answer your questions around new HR and payroll-related funding and guidelines. W ith all the COVID-related news regarding restaurants, it’s not surprising to discover that many people have questions. While we are working remotely, our team is available to answer your questions via phone or email.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

This is why hiring correctly and for longevity is crucial for your restaurant. tweet this) Yet, it can be difficult to know if a prospective server is the right fit for your restaurant. Let’s start off with a few popular job boards. #1: You can also advertise in college newspapers or on their job boards. #3: 3: Poached.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

It’s all restaurant owners and operators are talking about: the current staffing challenges in the restaurant industry. Restaurant restrictions are starting to ease, with many places starting to resume full indoor capacity. Employee retention and recruitment have long been a challenge in the restaurant industry.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2022

Here’s how she launched a beloved chile crisp brand online In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. What was your first job? I got into the food world when I moved back to China in my 20s for a tech job.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 15, 2022

Your hiring strategy must focus on hiring the right employees for your restaurant rather than just filling an open position. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this three-part hiring series, you learned about optimizing your job postings and how to develop a hiring process. Part 3 focuses on retention. Why is employee retention important?

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Staffing your restaurant with a great team is critical to success. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority. Overcoming restaurant hiring challenges requires thoughtful ideas and consistent effort.

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KaTom

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Fred Sauceman – whose work and recipes we profiled in previous blog posts – has dedicated decades of his career to sharing unique stories about Appalachian food and culture. ” On Interviews. For Sauceman, interviews – the heart of what he does – are the most important part of storytelling.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2022

Somewhere between “Dora the Explorer” and “No Reservations,” Sarah Thomas’s book series “Kalamata’s Kitchen” introduces kids to global cultures through food In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. What was your first job?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

An explanation may come later, but for now – the artist does not question – action must be taken before the art of the plate is on display. The cook’s work was well received, and the plate, pass, and table have done their jobs. If not up to standards, then the artist must make amends. Pick up” is the directive from the expeditor.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To grow your restaurant brand, you must start focusing on making it an exquisite experience for your customers. Anyone who’s worked in the restaurant business understands that training staff takes a lot of time and resources. As a result, most of the restaurants today don’t pay much attention to staff training. .

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 12, 2023

No question, this is a goal we all have, one of critical importance. Dylan Thomas So, as a cook, a chef, or any other restaurant employee how does this apply? He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.”

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Whether your restaurant is opening soon or has been open for some time, you’ll need to make some decisions on hiring an internal marketing team. Too many people applying for marketing jobs believe posting on instagram and snap chat qualifies them as a marketing director. Website blog posts and updates. Interview Questions.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 20, 2022

He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.”. It is this approach towards work that allowed them to rise to the pinnacle of their profession and eventually put their signature on a restaurant. Restaurant Consulting.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Plus tips for writing a killer restaurant resume to get the position in the first place. Table of Contents.

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Gourmet Marketing

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Running a hotel is a complex job, and it requires talented employees who can work with and around hotel guests to keep them happy and satisfied with their stay. When you’ve got a job opening and want to find the right candidate, it’s all about online job postings these days. . HospitalityJobs.com. HospitalityOnline.

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