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A CHEF’S ADVICE TO 2022 CULINARY GRADUATES

Culinary Cues

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. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. This is where you are right now.

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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.

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5 Employee Training Methods And How To Implement Them

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At first glance, you may think that employee training is all about teaching your employees to perform their job according to your standards and procedures. Provide the right kind of training for your team and your business will run smoother than ever before. Effective Employee Training Methods. 1) Online Employee Training.

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Gluten-Free: What Restaurants Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

In June 2016, Yeakle decided to use her background and education to help the gluten-free community by working with GIG. The most important thing a restaurant can do to make guests with food restrictions feel comfortable and safe is to make sure the staff is well-trained. What is the Coaches Program and how can it help restaurants?

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How To Run an Effective Pre-Shift Meeting

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A pre-shift meeting is, simply, a meeting that occurs before meal service where the manager gathers the team to go over updates, train them, and get the team excited and motivated for the upcoming shift. They also serve as a place to offer short training sessions for new practices, taste new dishes and connect with them team.

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THE KITCHEN IS LIFES’ CLASSROOM

Culinary Cues

What many chefs neglect to understand is that they are teachers, mentors, and life coaches. All of this happens because you chef – teach and train, critique, and support, and hold them to high standards and show them how to do so. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Congratulations chef – mission accomplished! CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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KITCHEN GROUPISM VS. TEAM

Culinary Cues

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – TEAMS RULE Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food