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THE IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF BEING A CHEF

Culinary Cues

THE LAW: Look to the chef to see how the kitchen will act. THE LAW: It is not enough to hire competent people. 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. It goes with the turf.

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How to Reduce your Restaurant Tech Stack

7 Shifts

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? From posting the help wanted ad to their last paycheck, you never have to leave 7shifts to manage that team member’s journey working at your restaurant.

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KITCHEN GROUPISM VS. TEAM

Culinary Cues

Anyone who has been hired as a new employee knows the feeling of being on the outside of groupism. There are plenty of examples of real teams in sports, business, music, the military, law enforcement, medicine, and those kitchens where success is a given. PICTURE: The well led kitchen team of the Balsams Resort in its heyday.

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The Perfect Recruiting Plan

Embrace the Suck

If you’re like the majority of restaurants and bars in your market, you’ve been struggling to find staff. The new hires stay for a few weeks but end up leaving, and the cycle of anxiety begins again. Like 90 percent of the bar, restaurant, and nightclub problems, you are your own worst enemy. Are they breathing?

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

7 Shifts

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Three Tips for Managing a Healthy Restaurant Workforce

Modern Restaurant Management

Your restaurant is open and customers are back. There are several reasons why new employees may be incurring more injuries: Poor hiring choices. The hiring process may be rushed, and the wrong person could be chosen for the job. Businesses may skimp on the length and depth of training programs in the rush to hire.

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How to Put Employees First, From 4 Restaurateurs

7 Shifts

Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. We invited 4 restaurant operators to discuss how they put their team first. We invited 4 restaurant operators to discuss how they put their team first.

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