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

Modern Restaurant Management

Regardless of how long employees intend to stay in a role — whether a seasonal job or a more permanent passion—restaurant operators have a common goal to keep staff happy, productive, and loyal. Higher Pay Helps but Empathy can Pay Dividends So, what can restaurant operators do to minimize employee churn?

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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

Each of these independent operations can only be successful if they understand how they can and must work as a community of businesses and patrons. Stop into retail shops to catch the feel of the business, visit other restaurants, and talk with the operators about their challenges – you know their challenges are probably the same as yours.

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Pairing Farmers Market Fare

Modern Restaurant Management

To further emphasize creativity in the kitchen, Ocean Prime encouraged its associates to compose a seasonal pairing menu through an immersive leadership development program. “Our goal was to showcase the whole process, and the menu was the main vehicle. Pacific Halibut paired with Kali Hart Chardonnay by Talbott. .

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13 4th of July Restaurant Specials to Drive Traffic

SpotOn

Before you start a red, white, and blue-inspired brainstorm, decide what operating hours make sense on July 4th. Operating limited hours or closing completely on the 4th of July can benefit your hardworking staff or give you a chance to reset before another busy weekend. Are the restaurants nearby staying open or closing their doors?

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes.

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[Case Study] Simple, Labor-Saving Scheduling for 75+ Clean Juice Locations

7 Shifts

Clean Juice is the first and only USDA-certified organic Juice Bar franchise in the United States, serving a deliciously fresh menu of cold-pressed juices to protein smoothies, to avocado toast, and more. My job is to help them operate correctly, make sure they abide by brand standards, but then also grow the business. It's simple.

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