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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

Culinary Cues

My money is placed on working in a quality hotel, resort, or club. Of course, restaurants are great places to build your bag of tricks, ones where the chef has very high standards and is willing to share, but dollar for dollar, a club, hotel, or resort provides the package with the best value.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

The following provides some “food for thought”, maybe even a “look in the mirror” checklist for those who are drifting away from those initial goals. [] THINKING THEY CAN MANAGE THROUGH OTHERS. Every restaurant must constantly invest in training. [] PUTTING ALL OF YOUR EGGS IN THE CHEFS BASKET.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS AND RESTAURATEURS – DON’T WASTE THIS TIME

Culinary Cues

Worldwide – when countries, cities, and communities transition out of difficult times it is the restaurant and hotel industry that leads the way back to prosperity. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS IS HISTORICALLY ONE OF THE FIRST TO RECOVER. THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE AMERICAN LIFESTYLE.

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TO ALL IN THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS: BE A PROBLEM SOLVER – SUPPORT A PROBLEM SOLVER

Culinary Cues

This article stems from a recent experience in a hotel where I was staying. Now, think about this – when did we become so attached to technology that a bartender couldn’t work out of a cash drawer, or simply have me sign a bill to my room knowing that it could be charged to my account at a later date?

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Minimum Wage Updates: January 2022

Hot Schedules

To ensure you stay compliant, we’ve compiled every jurisdiction upping their minimum wage, tip credits, and/or tipped cash wage rates starting January 1, 2022. State New Minimum Wage New Tip Credit New Tipped Cash Wage. Municipality New Minimum Wage New Tip Credit New Tipped Cash Wage. Oakland CA (hotel only) $16.38/$21.84¹.

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The True Cost of Keeping a Restaurant Open During a Pandemic

EATER

In March, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bay Area, Techamuanvivit was forced to close the original location of Kin Khao, the critically acclaimed Thai restaurant she had opened in 2015 at the Parc 55 Hotel in Union Square. Could you tell me how you raised the money for the original location at the Parc 55 hotel?

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How to Increase Wine List Profits and Popularity

Ken Burgin

The wine list is an essential part of your restaurant or hotel beverage service, so let’s apply intelligent design and business thinking to increase profits and ensure it appeals to the greatest number of people. Manage your Stock for Carrying Cost and Security. Cash, food and alcohol are targets for internal thieves or break-ins.