Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2020

Growth seems to be one of those markers that define a successful business, yet there is ample evidence that growth can be a deterrent to success. It’s true of great restaurants, great retail stores, great investment firms, exceptional banks, small auto dealerships, and even local government offices.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2022

As mentioned in our last blog , digital adoption platforms make it easier for people to personalize and provide the necessary information base on the needs of the business and job roles. In addition, digital training also helps managers tailor the training courses to fit the trainee’s learning style best.

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360Training

AUGUST 22, 2018

Running a small business is no small feat. A small business owner has many hats to wear, and they can be overwhelming. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50% of small businesses don’t make it past the fifth year. Small business employees must multi-task, and that makes them all the more valued.

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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. Zoom became our office (for many businesses – not all) and suddenly we had a way to function, at least at some level. How will we work if we can’t interact?” Let’s find ways to work remotely”.

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Sling

MAY 7, 2021

For many businesses, salaried employees are the foundation of their workforce. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of salaried employees for small business owners to help you decide what is right for you, your team, and your company. For example, if your business pays a certain hourly employee the $15.00

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

You're constantly required to think on your feet, making quick and informed Decisions to keep your business running smoothly. 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. Hiring & Training Course.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

OK, I have been involved in the restaurant business for more than 50 years – I hear what you are saying, but I pose the question again: “Is this meal really worth $100 (or more)?” From my perspective the answer lies in menu planning, training, and labor efficiency. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Unfortunately, even small mistakes in payroll and HR can be costly for business owners. Learning the basics of restaurant HR and payroll can help you prepare a plan that works for your business. The faster your new hires are up to speed, the faster they can be engaged in your business and supporting your team.

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Typsy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

A can-do attitude is essential in a great small business, but it also makes things harder on you when there are so many tools available to help you optimize your operations and marketing. In today's blog post, guest contributor Emily Burton shows us just how easy it is for small businesses to put big data to good use.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Buy quality beans, grind them on premise, train your servers to properly brew, or better yet – hire a barista to take care of that. There is no logical reason for a pound of meat. Do it right! Serve it in a pot or French press, warm the milk and use quality sugar cubes rather than packets.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

A small step, but one that signifies that if we put our heads together there is a way, or many ways, to move beyond, over, or around those challenges. Possible causes: – People have heard how demanding and unforgiving the business can be. So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge. Why is this the case?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Look around you – identify the companies, businesses, or individuals whom you admire – you know, the ones that seem to win a lot and fit into that category of “successful”. Even more important – these are the companies, businesses, or individuals that seem to enjoy what they are all about. It is your job to SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

From meager beginnings as a small artisan bread bakery, La Brea grew to become a national representative of the craft bread movement in America. They hire and train the most dedicated professionals to execute the plan, and they are always focused on the details. Perfection is impossible, but you don’t stop aiming for it.”

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

We can’t find any employees, people don’t want to work anymore, restaurants treat employees like crap, the pay sucks and the benefits don’t exist, prices are too high, supplies are impossible to find, and profit is so small that it isn’t worth the sweat and tears. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

If you’re in the middle of a low period, you compete for the small target audience of customers with all other businesses in the region. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. But don’t forget the training needed for each new tool you introduce.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

One fact about the restaurant business stands out to me – something I have always appreciated: the kitchen is the great equalizer. So, no matter what their journey has been like; no matter their heritage, race, gender, education level, or portfolio of beliefs – this is a business of unity in purpose.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are a number of reasons why restaurants fail – some are predictable and avoidable, while others can catch a business off guard. They just can’t survive the pain of lost business for months on end. A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

Fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, cookbooks, respectable blogs, menus, etc. It’s really a “small world” industry and what you say gets around. You will fail to be good at your job is you are not good at caring for yourself. Find a hobby that makes you smile. Read whenever and whatever you can.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Look around you and try to dissect those businesses and individuals who are successful at what they do. It’s the same with nearly everything in life, especially businesses that provide a product or entertainment service. Chances are, these are the players who refuse to lock themselves into the groove of always playing it safe.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

Sweat the small stuff – it’s bigger than you think. It’s all in the details, folks. No excuses – GET TO WORK!

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Down the street – a cadre of small independent restaurants with smaller staff requirements and tasty rustic menus would have been profitable except rents on their space had gone through the roof ever since this high end, 8-course menu, mecca restaurant opened its doors. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Magazine: [link]. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

But, beyond all of this lies a macro responsibility, one that defines the chef’s position in the larger business of food, and that is being a mentor who creates an environment for and nurtures the potential of young cooks to make their own mark on the restaurant scene. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

Restaurants are busy now, much of it is pent up demand from two years of partial lockdown due to the pandemic. It is all very troubling even though these restaurants may be busy at the moment. We need to build enthusiasm among our staff members and create an environment of excellence starting with the small things.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Many only stayed in business for a few months, but some were able to weather the storm of the depression and carry-on serving thousands of customers every week, allowing them to stay afloat. Restaurants have always been there as an oasis for people when times are tough.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2021

There is no greatness without a passion to be great – whether it’s the aspiration of an athlete or an artist, a scientist, a parent, business owner (or chef).”. Greatness is realized both in the moment and through strategic planning, but greatness is still greatness no matter how small or how lofty the task. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 6, 2020

It happens in business, it happens in education, and it happens most often in government. An example in the restaurant business is a new chef in a property who is determined to radically change a menu to reflect his or her style without paying attention to those who will be affected. PLAN BETTER -TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

There are the emotional scars from that small percentage of guests who fail to treat the staff with any level of respect, the demands of timing, the challenges in upselling, and the struggle to always keep a smile on their face. A small step, but a giant leap for any restaurant. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Give it a try!

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

It might be something small such as how a vegetable is grown or why you caramelize a mirepoix, or the best potato for hand cut French fries – something that methodically builds on your base of knowledge. STUDY PEOPLE: This is a people business – those who we work with and those we serve are your key to success. DON’T STAY IDLE!

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. It is their business after all – right? PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

Excellence is not an end game, it is a way to live your life and those who expect to be recognized, embraced as important, and compensated for what they believe they are worth, are individuals who seek and practice excellence in everything they do – no matter how small or large the task – excellence is simply the way they work.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Low profitability, vendor challenges, rising cost of goods, cumbersome regulations, high rents, expensive marketing, and ebbs and flows of business volume have collectively made this enticing business to enter – nearly impossible to maintain. “We What can we do to prepare for a brighter future in the restaurant business?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. In 2019, over 490,000 of those locations were independent, privately owned businesses. It is the ultimate question leading to how you approach business. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Future Food

MAY 25, 2021

Investing in Hospitality Training and Staff Well-being at Work As the world opens-up again after months of continuous lockdown – pubs, cafes, restaurants and even nightclubs welcome back patrons. This article is one in a series of industry-focused blogs called the ‘Hospitality Mindset’.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 17, 2023

You can pick this type of person or business out in a crowd – they stand out, they shine, and have magnetism. These individuals and businesses are who we want to be – the only difference is they do the work to get there for no other reason than “this is how you do things”. These “doers” inspire without even knowing they do so.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

They don't feel connected to the larger business. This can be as large as supporting a social mission or as small as a commitment to creating a great place to work. Learn more about how Kelly McCutcheon and her team established Hopdoddy's core values in our blog post guide, and listen to Kelly on the podcast here.

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