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A CHEF’S ADVICE TO 2022 CULINARY GRADUATES

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A retired NFL coach would rally his team before a game with the words: “Where would you rather be than right here, right now?” One would assume that you dedicated the time and effort to your education, otherwise graduation might not be within your grasp. This is where you are right now. It took a lot for you to get to this point.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: New Research Reveals Restaurant Managers Are Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Staff Retention

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Frontline leaders who offer support in day-to-day tasks, help educate, motivate, nurture and advocate for advancement (through promotions and raises) can boost chances of keeping employees happy and employed. These concerns are controllable and can be addressed, improved, and maintained by fantastic restaurant managers.

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Gluten-Free: What Restaurants Need to Know

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In June 2016, Yeakle decided to use her background and education to help the gluten-free community by working with GIG. What is the Coaches Program and how can it help restaurants? The Coaches Program is a helpful program for both restaurants and the gluten-free customers they serve. Lindsey Yeakle.

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How To Run an Effective Pre-Shift Meeting

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They also serve as a place to offer short training sessions for new practices, taste new dishes and connect with them team. This section of the meeting gives managers time to teach and coach their team. While announcements and praise may be less predictable, you can come up with training and education topics up to a month in advance.

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THE KITCHEN IS LIFES’ CLASSROOM

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What many chefs neglect to understand is that they are teachers, mentors, and life coaches. This is the altruistic side of being a chef, and this is the aspect of your character and value that will be remembered. It is through these individuals that you will be acknowledged as a chef. Congratulations chef – mission accomplished!

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Seasonal Staff Playbook: Hiring, Training & Retaining Great Teams

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So how do you stack your bench and coach your own team to maximum efficiency? Train and prepare staff to serve guests in a high-speed, high-volume environment. On-the-Go Education With a Mobile Training App. E-learning systems deliver training, tests and ongoing education on-demand. Finding skilled talent isn’t easy.

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Seven Ways HR Leadership Can Reduce Risk for Restaurants During Turbulent Times

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Educating employees about transmission, risks and how to protect themselves can provide them with a sense of empowerment over the situation. Restaurant workers have gained new-found respect from the community as front-line warriors who are leaving their loved ones at home to clock in and serve as your first point of customer contact.