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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

This was a tradition of early holiday shopping, hoping to beat the maddening crowds that typically flood shopping districts and restaurants this time of year. The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. The community needs to create multiple reasons to be present.

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IN PURSUIT OF THE CARROT

Culinary Cues

Measuring how the “carrot rule”, is applied is the job of the coach, manager, or in our case chef. In terms of a restaurant, it might be: “We expect to grow our business by 20%, win the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, earn a Michelin Star, or reach a profit after taxes of 9%”. Winning feels good, losing does not.

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COOKS AND CHEFS – SIGN YOUR WORK

Culinary Cues

Maybe restaurants can start by posting who is responsible on prep sheets, organizational charts, in newsletters, or even on menus. When we sign our work, we take full responsibility for it. “I I did this, this is my work”! Would it make a difference in attention to detail? Are you proud to present this to your teammates, manager, or guest?”

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THE IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF BEING A CHEF

Culinary Cues

The chef must be the coach who recognizes strengths and weaknesses and builds consensus around common goals so that the machine works properly. [] A Teacher and a Trainer. The chef must define that destination: how the restaurant wants to be perceived by all stakeholders. [] A Mentor to Others. It goes with the turf.

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A deep dive into Massachusetts’ restaurant labor laws

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Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate.

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Gluten-Free: What Restaurants Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management ((MRM) asked Lindsey Yeakle, Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager, Food Safety at Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), what restaurants need to know about gluten-free options. Yeakle has a culinary history working at four-star and four-diamond rated restaurants. Lindsey Yeakle.

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A deep dive into Massachusetts’ restaurant labor laws

7 Shifts

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate.