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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

Culinary Cues

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage.

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The Top 10 Restaurant Podcasts to Tune Into

7 Shifts

Similar to radio talk shows, podcasts are conversational and entertaining - but also educational. By learning from others' experiences, you too can be successful. The Restaurant Coach. The Restaurant Coach is the cure for the common restaurant. Here are some of our favorite restaurant podcasts to tune in to! iHeart Radio.

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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

Modern Restaurant Management

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. If you make them feel welcomed, they will continue to come back again and again and will remember your personal touch on their experience. Here's some of their advice. Don't complain to your guests or fellow staff members.

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Seasonal Staff Playbook: Hiring, Training & Retaining Great Teams

Hot Schedules

The quick bursts of high traffic and heavy volume require maximum hours, manpower and attention to a great guest experience. So how do you stack your bench and coach your own team to maximum efficiency? On-the-Go Education With a Mobile Training App. E-learning systems deliver training, tests and ongoing education on-demand.

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Creating Great Leaders: What does the Hospitality Industry Require Today?

Gecko Hospitality

While some advantages in leadership ability may come naturally to certain individuals, many of the most crucial skills and talents are developed through education and experience. Coaching -This is not quite the same as mentorship, but has some of the same qualities. Costs for a leadership coach can vary.

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How bartaco approaches pay equity at their restaurants

7 Shifts

I think there's been a very big change in landscape of how we're recruiting and how purpose-driven restaurants need to be versus just selling an experience.” But technology can find itself at odds with a warm, inviting guest experience. So I think [the pandemic] had a little bit of an impact even before that.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

Lavu

You can’t fix your table turnover rate without understanding the two key components: the total number of tables and the total number of customers served over a specific period. This should include all tables available for seating customers. This period could be a day, week, month, or any time frame you choose.

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