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COOKS AND CHEFS – SIGN YOUR WORK

Culinary Cues

What if the chef, manager, and owner were required to do the same, in essence proclaiming they approve of the work as presented to the guest? Are you proud to present this to your teammates, manager, or guest?” Would it make a difference in attention to detail? Is there room to improve? Make it important to your organization as well.

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

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Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. If this is something you've done, name the course(s) taken, the certification achieved, and/or the name of your educator/institution for added credibility.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

The kitchen is a place where those who are successful come to the realization that those later aptitudes are enhanced through experience – the more you do, the better you become. Some talented people are not the best cooks and chefs and quite often the most intelligent (using commonly referred to scales of measurement) are lacking in common sense.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

If the managers or owners doing an interview raise and answer these job applicant questions, they will have a better rapport with applicants. And don’t forget, people are always looking for answers to their questions; if you don’t provide them, they may make them up! What is the kitchen’s work culture like?

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

During orientation, share a presentation or video that reviews the key principles of your restaurant's culture. What to include in your restaurant onboarding process. What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. What is employee onboarding? Employee onboarding is the process of welcoming a new employee to your team.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

Open for Business

Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this article is hereby expressly disclaimed.

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The Ghost Kitchen as a New Revenue Stream for Your Restaurant Group

Restaurant365

Could a ghost kitchen present a new revenue stream for your restaurant group? There are many ways that the back-of-house may be organized, but the restaurant is set up without a traditional front-of-house (without waitstaff or on-site seating options). Let’s dive into the details. Benefits of running a ghost kitchen.