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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 Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. Give them an overview of what they will learn and do during onboarding, and how long the process will take. Admin: Filling out employment paperwork and receiving access to tools like the employee timekeeping portal, employee email, POS, and security system.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people!

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How To Create a Fair Holiday Work Schedule For Restaurants

7 Shifts

While every restaurant should properly plan out its work schedule during the holidays (and year-round, for that matter), not every restaurant needs to drastically overhaul its schedule when December rolls around. Hire Additional Staff in Time. Handling Time Off Requests. Implementing a Holiday Work Schedule. Send to the Team.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

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. Some from each group have been (are) quite successful while others stumble along not quite sure what steps to take next.

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Personnel File & Employee Documents: Tips and Best Practices

Sling

It’s also a good idea to store industry-specific information, including: Proof of age (for selling and serving cigarettes and alcohol) Bartending licenses Commercial drivers license (CDL) certifications Heavy equipment operation permits Human resources certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM ) Project management certifications (e.g.,

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How to Become a Restaurant Server

360Training

Check the state, county, and municipal (“city”) laws where you live to find out what rules apply to you. Show up on time, don’t skip out on shifts, and do the best job you can. What Kind of Certifications Do Restaurant Servers Need? Food Handler Certification / “Food Handler Card” Training.