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CARPE DIEM, COOKS

Culinary Cues

Now, do something about it. [] ARE YOU WILLING TO ACCEPT ADVICE AND CRITIQUE One of the keys to “moving up” that career ladder is to find a mentor/coach who is willing to be honest with you. Admitting what you don’t know is not a sign of weakness but rather of strength.

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BE EXCELLENT

Culinary Cues

The larger and more complex the business, the more difficult it is to create the environment where excellence permeates every task, so the chef must teach and train, coach and mentor, show and guide, until the lines are clearly defined, and excellence becomes the method of operation.

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The Best New Restaurants in America

EATER

The menu, full of twists on Southern staples, pulls inspiration from Black Appalachia as well as a bit of Japan, where her father used to travel for work. Kumar, who worked in the kitchens of celebrated chef Rick Bayless, and Mohajir, the chef from the Coach House , are Indian from different backgrounds.

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Where Safety Meets Satisfaction — Tips For COVID-Era Restaurateurs to Elevate Their Customer Offerings

Modern Restaurant Management

Employees should be coached on how to establish connections, which can be difficult through masks and distance. One winning strategy has been to develop branded, travel-size or single-use amenities that are offered on-premise or included in takeout or delivery orders.

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YOUNG COOKS – CREATE YOUR FUTURE

Culinary Cues

Are you serious about cooking, creating, coaching a team, and contributing to the success of a business? Read, read, and read more; travel, volunteer, connect, network, and step outside of your comfort zone. How eager are you to reach that position of chef? If the answers are, YES, then sit down – let’s talk.

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

“I found inspiration on my travels. ” Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille , a new polished-casual restaurant concept founded by Heisman Trophy-winning University of Florida football player and legendary coach, Hall of Famer, Steve Spurrier , will open in fall 2020.

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The Top 10 Things Learned from Working with 1000+ Restaurants

Embrace the Suck

I keep detailed coaching notes from every client I have had over the past 11 years as The Restaurant Coach™ Some of those stories make it into my books, speaking gigs, podcasts, or just as a solid warning to new clients about what not to do! Getting a coach to help you break bad habits and install new ones (hint, hint).

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