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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

Perfect Daily Grind

There is also no specific “direct trade” certification for coffee – and as such, the definition of it can be used rather loosely in the coffee industry. To learn more about the relationship between direct trade and certifications in the coffee industry, I spoke with two coffee professionals who work with private certification initiatives.

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How to Train Your Staff to Communicate Effectively with Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

Start with The Basics of Communication. Often when it comes to customer communication, it is not about what you say but how you say. Body language and facial expressions can communicate what a person is feeling. Can they comp a customer’s meal, offer a coupon or gift certificate, free dessert? Verbal Language.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Employee Doc Storage & Certifications. Employee Document Storage & Certification allows you to upload unlimited documents and certifications to your employees’ profiles. You can access key employee docs across all locations and get reminders 30, 45, 60, or 90 days before certifications expire. Communications.

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Wine Certification Courses

A Wine Story

Wine Certification Courses. Whether you’re a wine trade professional, a sommelier in a restaurant, or a wine lover eager to learn more, you are probably interested in wine certification courses. Wine Certification Courses: Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) . The reason is that going the “certification route” has become a trend.

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Surviving COVID-19: Communicating With Your Customers

Lavu

As it becomes overwhelming to know which ones are important to read versus which ones have something different or important to daily life, remember the various ways of communicating with your customers through the remainder of this pandemic. While COVID-19 has slowed down business, your loyalty members will appreciate your communications.

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Four Communications Solutions to Fast-Food Turnover

Modern Restaurant Management

Pal’s Sudden Service, a fast food chain in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, keeps turnover low by investing heavily in training and certification in an ongoing way, so employees are constantly learning. There is no greater investment in improving engagement and reducing turnover than employee communication.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

For after-hours questions, tell trainees to communicate with their mentors via your restaurant's team communication tool to help staff maintain a work-life balance. Here are some sample guidelines for in-person communication while at work: There’s no such thing as over-communication. Be thorough in your communication.

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