Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

Measuring how the “carrot rule”, is applied is the job of the coach, manager, or in our case chef. THE OWNER IMPACT: The role of the owner – whether he or she owns a football, baseball, hockey, or basketball team is to provide the necessary tools towards the vision of winning and define how far out the initial carrot is held. “We

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2023

How many people in your kitchen alone could be the next great chef, the owner of a chain of restaurants concepts, the developer of a great new food product line, or the winner of a James Beard Award as a Rising Star? Could learning be a key to restaurant success? Talk with them and dig deeper. Through learning we re-create ourselves.

Training 367

Training Seasonal Menu Back of House Leadership 367

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. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

Culinary Cues

JULY 9, 2022

Opening my roll bag, I gently removed my respected tools for the day: 10-inch French knife, flexible boning knife, paring knife, bird’s beak tourne, round steel, and digital pocket thermometer. Holding the French knife in my hand I subconsciously recognized each part of this special tool. I think what a beautiful tool.

Front of House 366

Front of House Back of House Presentation Café 366

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. Table of Contents: The main duties and responsibilities of a restaurant manager What is a restaurant manager’s daily routine?

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

This is meant to be a chat with all the stakeholders: cooks, chefs, servers, bartenders, managers, owners, dishwashers, and customers. The end IS NOT near, in fact, restaurants have never been more important than they are right now. For the Chef and Manager: Are you willing to look at menus differently?

Food Supply 392

Food Supply Training Supplies Café 392

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2023

After absorbing all the negative press and glamorized abusive behavior it’s no wonder restaurants are having a tough time recruiting employees. Without standards restaurants will have miscommunication, inconsistency, slips in quality, and disappointed guests. The same is true in restaurants.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

Most restaurant owners, managers, family members of cooks, friends of cooks and chefs, those in other professions, service staff, and restaurant patrons, don’t get it. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage. Most people don’t get it.

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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.

Technology 347

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 347

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A mobile POS can help any restaurant looking to improve server productivity, increase revenue, and overall streamline their front of house operations. In addition to the convenience factor, a mobile POS also has the ability to increase revenue in your restaurant in a number of ways. What is a Mobile POS?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. Chefs, managers, and owners should live by a simple rule – “If you are not serving the guest directly then it is your job to serve those who are.” It is, and must be, a team effort. This is essential as a team building process.

Front of House 473

Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

7 Shifts

AUGUST 10, 2020

This is the restaurant back office in its natural state – but not at all at its finest. Even though the practice of restaurant management continues to move digital, the physical space of your restaurant back office still needs to be organized.

Document 351

Document Restaurant Law Book Point of Sale 351

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. That is where a restaurant loyalty program plays a crucial role. Easy integration with the current POS System.

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Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 105

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. That is where a restaurant loyalty program plays a crucial role. Easy integration with the current POS System.

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Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 104

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The dishwashers who failed to show up, the fellow cooks who called out at the last minute, and the host who didn’t understand the importance of managing the door were part of a master plan that helped us to learn how to survive in adverse conditions. Sanitizing your tools and work area is a life skill.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety 2024 Inventory 416

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events. Proven experience in a management or supervisory role.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. Did you know that over 35% of restaurant customers in the U.S.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In a sector as vast as the restaurant industry, digital marketing becomes a critical tool to standing out among the crowd, especially as Q4 inches closer. Read on to learn more about SEO versus Local SEO, and – most importantly – how to determine what works best for your restaurant brand.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I get it, I’ve been there, I know the adrenaline behind this and the sense of accomplishment when the rail is free of dupes – it is a race against time, an impossible goal that somehow, we manage to reach. When we compromise with quality in a restaurant where is the win? Mission accomplished. But what about that quality translation?

Customer Service 344

Customer Service Customer Experience Uniforms Point of Sale 344

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. Instead, let’s look at some of the common reasons why restaurants fail (this is only a sampling).

Cash Management 366

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 366

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

THE LAW: It may be the responsibility of the cook to constantly enhance his or her skill set, but it is the chef who must create an environment of learning and provide the tools for others to gain knowledge and skill. [] The Ambassador for the Kitchen. THE LAW: First and foremost – the restaurant must be profitable!

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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. Whether you need to brush up on your restaurant slang or you need to swap a shift, we've got you covered. Resources for working in restaurants. Tune into the restaurant growth podcast.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

NETWORK: Make your list of accomplished cooks, chefs, managers, entrepreneurs whom you would like to emulate. JOIN: Become a member of the local chef’s chapter of the American Culinary Federation, join the Bread Bakers Guild, Slow Food, USA, or the State Restaurant Association. Restaurant Consulting. Volunteer to help.

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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. What if……happens? How will we react?”

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

With more than one million restaurants in the US we can flip a coin and hope for the great, will likely step through the doors of good, and far too often settle into the mediocre. So, just in case the information is not well known to some – here is the BEST OF Restaurant 101, a good start. [] START WITH KNOWING THE MARKET.

Fine Dining 392

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 392

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In the restaurant industry, every bit counts. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. Suggestive selling techniques for restaurants.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year. But, these can cost your restaurant quite a bit. Drives More Revenue. Consumers Expect It.

Online Ordering 78

Online Ordering Blog Ordering Front of House 78

7 Shifts

APRIL 20, 2020

This comes at a time where restaurants everywhere are struggling to make ends meet as dining areas are closed and social distancing efforts are in full-swing—leaving restaurateurs to pivot to delivery or takeout, or temporarily close their doors. What does my restaurant get? What does my restaurant get? Why is this important?

Website Management 376

Website Management Government Article 2020 376

Society Insurance

JANUARY 4, 2023

Society Insurance is committed to providing weekly blog posts to help business owners optimize daily operations and minimize risk. Here are the most popular blogs that have helped business owners just like you! Twenty-Three Social Media Tips for Restaurants. Proper Use of Tools and Other Equipment.

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2022 Insurance Leadership Social Media 98

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave. So, how can you do this?

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

In all cases, we remain in control of the technology that serves as an effective tool. Now, I will avoid attempting to explain the human consequences of this both mentally and emotionally, but let’s look at how this new means of communication through social media can affect everything we do, including our culture in the restaurant business.

Technology 335

Technology Social Media Back of House Front of House 335

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

The fast-paced nature of the restaurant industry makes it difficult for owners and managers to sit down, let alone read reports, restaurant magazines and blog posts to gain industry knowledge. Podcasts are an effective way to stay up-to-date on industry trends, and get tools and resources to help you run your restaurant.

Coaching 195

Coaching Website Management Email Marketing Retail 195

7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, and subsequent social distancing and self-isolation protocols have wreaked havoc on restaurant workers everywhere. With most restaurants operating on dine-out only, and many having closed their doors, restaurant staff are left with hours reduced—or out of a job entirely.

Social Media 352

Social Media Insurance Website Management Government 352

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas. Benefits of Having an Engaging Newsletter for Your Restaurant Business.

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Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

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. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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2022 Coaching Education Kitchen Safety 372

QSR Automations

APRIL 29, 2024

In the fast-paced world of restaurant management, making sure everything runs smoothly and customers are satisfied is key. That’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in – it’s a game-changing tool that helps restaurants manage their front-of-house operations with ease.

Front of House 52

Front of House Back of House Social Media Fast Casual 52

TastyIgniter

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Discover how restaurant management software revolutionizes menu planning in "Menu Planning with Restaurant Management Software." Enhance your restaurant's efficiency and customer experience with these innovative tools.

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