Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I shout while frantically rubbing my calf trying to work out that Charlie horse pain. My focus will soon be on whether staff members show up as scheduled, will deliveries be on time and what will they short me today, how many reservations on the book, and moving through the day – one plate at a time. We will likely top 200 for dinner.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

As a restaurateur, how you prepare for Labor Day can be the difference between booking up solid through the first weekend of September, and barely making enough to pay your staff. We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come.

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EATER

APRIL 19, 2021

His longtime assistant Laurie Woolever made the decision to carry that book to its completion, and now, World Travel: An Irreverent Guide is a reality. After working with Bourdain for more than a decade, Woolever was uniquely positioned to bring this book to life, despite no new words from Bourdain himself. I’m very proud of it.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner, day in and day out, without exception. This book is not for them.” But, as The I Hate to Cook Book proved after it was published in 1960, a lot of women hated to cook. Who said it had to take her longer than 10 minutes? Were they ever thanked?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at how Tayler Book, co-founder of Beechwood Doughnuts, evolved her restaurant digitally and physically to get where they are today—making thousands of doughnuts a week for the Niagara region. I was fresh out of university. We opened the store when I was 22 years old. was a pain. “I

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Best Private Dining in Indianapolis. Ocean Prime.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With so many people out in a sea of stars and stripes on the 4th of July, how do you get them to come to your restaurant? The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year.

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Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 13, 2020

It’s critical to have this balance to meet the expectations of your millennial customers and take your business forward as a whole. Today, we’ll take a look at some best examples of stellar customer service in the hospitality industry. At the same time, they elevate security on the premises. Capitalize on Big Data Analysis.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This makes sure that your team is being tipped out equally, regardless of shift or the type of work they're doing. Equitable wages are also a great way to stand out in a tough hiring market. A rising tide lifts all ships, so when everyone's tips are not paid out just for their work, teamwork will be encouraged. No “bad tables”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

For the first time this year, it also includes an educational component in which R ichard Sandoval Hospitality(RSH) aims to teach 60,000 early learners about the importance of bees through a signature in-school lesson plan in partnership with Title-1 elementary schools and through Chef’s children’s book on food sustainability.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

So, when you view a drawing, painting, or sculpture; listen to a piece of music; watch a movie or view a play; or read a book – you are encouraged to feel what the artist feels. MESSY WORKSTATION: Every cook knows that an orderly workspace (mise en place) is essential if the day is going to work out as planned.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2022

This is a direct message to all of those young cooks just starting out, dishwashers, culinary students, and seasoned veterans of the kitchen – you can go as far as you want to go in the food business as long as you are willing to put in the work, build a plan, and stick to the plan. Am I exaggerating? Both outcomes are essential.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

The way to run great shifts is to get out ahead and schedule pre-shift meetings. With the essentials covered, use this time to take a deep dive into a topic of relevance for the business. Give praise to individual team members for their accomplishments—in and out of the restaurant. Call it out here. Use and Take Notes.

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Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 397

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

Here’s what they have to say, Niki Walsh Senior Director, F&B Marketing and PR Taste of Hilton, and Hilton EMEA Based out of Dubai, Niki Wash has 23 years in the hospitality industry. Just managing the guilt, time and task will take care of itself. Your kids will observe, adapt & take inspiration.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Here are a few ways to ensure you're scheduling with empathy: Get the schedule out in advance. Get the schedule done ahead of time and send it to employees with enough lead time that they can plan out their lives. Or perhaps even take a short trip to visit friends or family. Take a close look at your restaurant culture.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

With over two billion users (and still growing) , Instagram is a goldmine for restaurants looking to boost engagement and stand out from the crowd. Visual power: Mouthwatering food presentations shot perfectly for Instagram can make your restaurant stand out and leave a lasting impression. Here’s how to make them irresistible.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 25, 2021

When we talk about restaurant marketing and promotion, most people think of discounts, coupons, and special offers, such as the classic buy-one-get-free deals. These techniques are some of the oldest tricks in the marketing book and work well to draw in customers. For one, offering special deals and discounts can be costly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2023

Brezinski chronicles his award-winning career and the drama behind the curtain is front and center in his new book called " ForkFight!: Why did you write this book and why now? It’s a passion of mine and I’ve always been told that I ‘should write a book’ about my journeys in the restaurant business.

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7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. It's time to bust out that clipboard and write a checklist. The problems mentioned above all have a quick, albeit annoying, fix.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

And now, many states and provinces have already begun rolling out their plans to reopen the economy, and many restaurateurs are now planning out their grand re-opening. Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Offer free stuff ??

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Embrace the Suck

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

I keep detailed coaching notes from every client I have had over the past 11 years as The Restaurant Coach™ Some of those stories make it into my books, speaking gigs, podcasts, or just as a solid warning to new clients about what not to do! Oh, and if you think your problems are special to just apply to your restaurant, they are not.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2022

If you take the time to study these differences and discover more about individuals you will likely find rich family heritages, a lifetime of engrained traditions, and a plethora of life experiences that go beyond sitting in a classroom or working day in and out on a restaurant line. This is where he cooks from.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. And no, the author of the James Bond books didn’t invent the martini (but he did create the Vesper). 8) Boozy Book Club Give book worms a choice. Ask local musicians to be judges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Providing top-quality food and service should remain your restaurant’s foremost priority, but you also need to get the word out and attract new customers. While you are waiting to be seated, the hostess fans out a deck of cards containing four jokers. Book in advance, or wait half an hour for a table. Net result?

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! Your marketing plan is your restaurant's holy grail, so make sure you take the time to prioritize it.

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Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Social Hospitality

JUNE 28, 2023

But sometimes, thinking out of the box and moving beyond Facebook and Instagram posts is a great idea. In fact, since the pandemic, take-out has surged, and the online food delivery market is expected to be valued at over $106 billion by 2027. If you can, provide various benefits for the special day, such as free delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

Conducting a successful one can help you figure out where your business could use a little improvement. How to Conduct a Successful Restaurant Audit First, take stock of the following areas of your restaurant business: Cleaning and Sanitation It’s difficult to overstate the importance of sanitation for restaurants.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 18, 2021

Working on the right things, in the right order, what to focus on now, and what to hold off until later, can mean the difference between success and burn out. 60% of restaurants don’t make it past their first year and 80% go out of business within five years. THE HARSH REALITY. The statistics aren’t pretty. Chaos in action.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

Once we learn to take a breath and put the brakes on typically intense lifestyles, always on the go, always more to do than there is time, constantly putting aside interface time with friends and family, and relying on technology for our entertainment – we might just be able to find solace in life. We have lots of time on our hands.

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Back of House Book Leadership Communication 348

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Maybe you’re making special dining plans for a birthday, family reunion, or other meaningful events. There are amazing places to eat where you can also book a private room. Check out my list of the best private dining rooms in Albuquerque below! For large parties, there are also some vegetarian items so no one will be left out.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Make the pen-powered reservation book a thing of the past by moving the reservation-making process online. A system like OpenTable takes reservations day and night, running the book even when you’re away from the restaurant. Get more out of your dining room by incorporating the right table management software.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 17, 2021

We should all take some level of comfort in this – there is a reason why we are here. Starting out in a kitchen as a dishwasher may not feel like a path to making a difference, but it is a door that can open to incredible opportunity, a lifetime of learning, and immense satisfaction through creativity and making someone else’s day.

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Café Take-out Training Small Business 377

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. Designing newsletters and using an email service provider to send them out can cost between $10-$100 per month for new outlets. Before you set out to do anything, plan accordingly.

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Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Next Restaurants

AUGUST 2, 2022

One particularly promising revenue stream is to rent out your restaurant for private events. The fact is that renting out your restaurant for private events can generate substantial profits, particularly during slow seasons. When used effectively, it can take your venue’s digital presence to the next level. Content Marketing.

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Events Marketing Social Media Customer Service 137

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“As in any good relationship, consumers expect honesty and reliability when they seek out businesses online,” said Damian Rollison, Director of Market Insights at SOCi. ” Brands still stuck in the past and not optimizing their online profiles may lose out on significant market share.

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Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

To celebrate her special day, the average person will shell out a record $270 this year according to the National Retail Federation. Treat her to a night out, sans kids. Bring in a DJ and create mom-only drink specials. Another option: take a more mellow approach. Or, hire a hilarious female comedian.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The book walks through Kent’s reconciliation with her identities and her life thus far in a way that is conversational and amusing yet incisive. Sami Schalk: In the book, you talk about multiple experiences of disability. I have to take up more space because I obviously [have] extra stuff with me. It was like, Wake up!

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