Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It is easy to blame money, non-traditional work hours, unrealistic training in culinary schools, and the younger generation as a whole – but even if we (the industry as a whole) were able to snap our fingers and fix these issues, it is likely that team building and retention would still be challenging. TEACH AND TRAIN. Richard Branson.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

It is a close-knit industry of wannabe perfectionists who feel every ounce of pressure that looming failure can present. This is why ownership of the menu is so important to the chef, this is why the exactness of each plate, the consistency of flavor, and the beauty of the presentation are so critical to the chef.

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Guest Recovery Seasonal Menu Presentation Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Good media coaching helps interviewees develop key messaging in advance, as well as an on-the-spot strategy during an uncertain or uncomfortable scenario. Once you have your key points down, it’s time to dedicate some time and practice your responses with a PR coach. Tell your coach right away what worries you the most and why.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are currently in training. They’re meeting with a team of coaches to finesse their routines. Perhaps the test that best encapsulates just what it is a cheesemonger does is the five-minute presentation contestants must give on a cheese of their choice.

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EATER

JANUARY 30, 2025

This year, the prize also includes a stint at the James Beard House in New York, an event space run by the James Beard Foundation known for hosting dinners from chefs from around the country, and the opportunity to present at the James Beard Awards in Chicago in June. Other times you develop flavors that are similar to ones you grew up with.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2021

Employees should be coached on how to establish connections, which can be difficult through masks and distance. If the process isn’t effortless and the employees personable and polite, processes and employee training should both be updated immediately.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2022

With this in mind, habit changes will not be driven by one sector, but rather through a unified effort including doctors, dietitians, cooks and chefs, family, marketers, and what Kennedy refers to as a “tribe of food coaches”. The “coach” would be, as she puts it: “the liaison between the doctor and the patient. You Are What You Eat.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

I continue to see good restaurants lose a step with their food preparation, flavors, and plate presentations and shrinking menus that no longer inspire. Unless…a coach or player steps up and says “NO”! “We PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. It is all very troubling even though these restaurants may be busy at the moment.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As an example, I remember one very moving presentation to a room full of culinary professionals by Andre Soltner (a consummate chef whom I will forever admire) during which he directed all who were in the audience to remember that we should “never forget that we are all cooks first”. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Presentation also matters. Clear descriptions and appealing photos help customers make informed choices and anticipate the flavors and presentation of their meals. In this case, you should train your staff on effective communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 10, 2021

Seasonal Staff Playbook: Hiring, Training & Retaining Great Teams. So how do you stack your bench and coach your own team to maximum efficiency? PLAY 2: Onboard & Train Your Seasonal Staff. Without proper training and engagement opportunities, your seasonal staff can keep sales in the minor leagues.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The Augusta campus of Helms College will launch the new degree, which will bring The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company culture and philosophy to the classroom through brand ambassador presentations as well as an exclusive externship at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee during the program.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Playing conservative may win an occasional baseball or football game, but it rarely inspires the players, coaches, or spectators. Here is our fundamentally solid menu with flavors that you expect and presentations that are familiar but let me tell you about these exciting features that our chef and cooks are thrilled to prepare for you.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Are we promoting the subtle background noise of sizzling steaks, a few dings from pots and pans, and the expeditor calmly coaching the team of line cooks? Did you just spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a dining space and then a few hundred on a cheap sound system expecting it to do the job required?

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EATER

MARCH 10, 2021

She alleged that she paid out of pocket for the four-day program, which was administered by the company Alive Seminars and Coaching Academy but sponsored by Panda Express. Alive Seminars told the Orange County Register in a statement that its training sessions are presented with respect and dignity.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 11, 2021

You know you do really exceptional work, your food is flavorful and on point with my expectations and plate presentations are beautiful, however, this particular dish misses the mark. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Even critique can become a positive motivator when words are used effectively. Lesson learned. Remember the power of words.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

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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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

To discuss this issue further, I spoke with Eduardo Choza, Director of Coffee at Mayorga Coffee , Jenny Borrego, barista trainer at Degas Café , and founder of Alquimia Coffee Company and World Coffee Championship coach , Federico Bolanos. He has also trained 15 national Barista Championship winners from around the world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

and Jim Plamondon and present a secretarial citation from the state. They both went through a management training program. Tamar Osterman, Senior Business Development Representative with Maryland Department of Commerce also made an appearance to congratulate co-presidents Pete, Jr. Peter’s two sons, Pete, Jr.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 23, 2023

Coaching and training Wilford Lamastus Jr. If a competitor wants to perform well at the WBC, one of the biggest costs is to hire a coach – preferably a ‘famous’ one,” he says. Furthermore, training for the WBC is also time intensive, which can present an opportunity cost for some competitors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The celebration continued with an announcement of nine more award categories presented than the previous year, bringing the total to twenty-one, which are all centered around the brand’s ‘Year of the Guest’ commitment. The brand’s ultimate goal is for Dickey’s to be present in every city in Japan.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 16, 2023

To find out, I spoke with a WBC competitor and a WBC coach. However, we also need to acknowledge that not all baristas have equal access to the same equipment for training and practice. Using the same espresso machines and grinders on stage, as well as for training, will only serve to improve consistency, which is key at the WBC.”

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Also, ensure that the waiting staff is adequately trained to take orders quickly and accurately. Improve kitchen efficiency: Optimize kitchen operations by organizing workstations, implementing efficient food prep processes, and cross-training kitchen staff to handle different tasks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Most chefs, however, have not been trained in cooking a plant-based diet, at least not on a heightened level. This new offering from Rouxbe comes at the right time, as there is a significant need for an industry-wide training option on the key fundamentals of plant-based cooking.” ” Presto's New Vision.

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Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

You need time to gather the necessary benefits documentation, present it to your teams, and track down completed forms from employees by the deadline. Restaurant managers and area coaches should schedule times to discuss benefits directly with their teams. Send reminder emails or hold a brief training refresher on accessing the portal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

When life presents unexpected expenses, such as urgent car or home repairs, an emergency fund can help keep families afloat, and prevent them from taking on debt or missing payments. This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors.

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Chowly

MARCH 28, 2024

Introduction In our recent conversation with Matt Rolfe , an experienced hospitality leadership coach, we explored strategies for improving restaurant profitability through transformative leadership and behavioral coaching. In today’s hyper-connected world, consumers crave authenticity and connection beyond digital storytelling.

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Bar and Restaurant Coach

MARCH 2, 2020

How long is the training program? ( Indirect: Degradation of Guest Services – People make mistakes in training, everyone knows that—but have you considered what it costs you when the customer experience is less than optimal during that training time? 2) coach them out the door. What’s all that time worth?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

for six years before starting his own executive coaching and consulting business, Incisive Consulting, LLC, in 2018. We are well-positioned to exploit virtually any opportunity that presents itself to us, thanks to our strong infrastructure, pioneering spirit and ability to adapt to the ever-changing industry.” and PepsiCo, Inc.

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Embrace the Suck

JULY 15, 2019

It might mean updating your menu, adding new services (catering, pick-up, or delivery), or how to train your team to become better at sales and time management. I tell you, It was the best thing next to getting a business coach back in 2008 that I have done to grow not only myself but my business as well. ????. I had doubts.

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Gecko Hospitality

MARCH 10, 2023

With the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showing turnover rates as high as 80% for the industry, it’s clear that today’s competitive and changing environment presents many unique challenges – all with their own potential solutions if addressed promptly by an experienced leader. Costs for a leadership coach can vary.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 14, 2024

Is there pride in the execution of each plate and are servers charged up to present your food to each and every guest? Greatness is a way of presenting yourself, of functioning day-in and day-out. Vince Lombardi, the famous football coach once stated that: “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” It’s that simple.

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Sling

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Done right, it’s a once- or twice-a-week activity that includes updates, coaching, and feedback that make it easier for you and your team members to identify and resolve any problems that might have developed since your last meeting. This may seem like a complicated and time-consuming process.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Savor Weinkeller Tide and Vine Oyster House Red Coach Inn The Griffon Gastropub AG Inspired Cuisine Bakery Restaurant & Lounge Flying Saucer Restaurant Niagara Brewing Company Pho Xyclo Queen Charlotte Tea Room Zaika Indian Cuisine & Bar Wine on Third Top of the Falls Skylon Tower Casa Mia Ristorante Hard Rock Cafe. Red Coach Inn.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

Focus on training Adequate training is also crucial to keep your product consistency in check. Employee training can include instructions on your restaurant’s SOPs and how to follow them, but you should also offer regular training courses, refresher courses, and individual coaching.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2022

However, expanding your brand does present a challenge: to succeed, you need to invest plenty of time, resources, and capital. In addition, Four Gals provides a complete support package that includes extensive training, marketing and public relations support, advice on pricing, and real-estate know-how.

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