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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

These are the restaurateurs who call me up and ask: “My dining room is full, why am I not making any money?”. [] NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW TO PLAN EFFECTIVE MENUS. Plain and simple – social media IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PLATFORM FOR COMMUNICATION. Spoiler alert – nothing could be further from the truth.

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A COOK’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Culinary Cues

Chefs and cooks may avoid walking through those swinging doors into the dining room because they fear that vulnerability. Some who work in kitchens can distance themselves from the overwhelming responsibility of the cook or chef, but to others it is a heavy weight to carry. If this is not their norm, then pay attention.

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IN THE KITCHEN – ORGANIZATION IS EVERYTHING

Culinary Cues

In the dining room, the same attention to organization must be prevalent. From first-in, first-out in the walk-in cooler to how you fold side towels and where your knives are placed – it is organization that allows a kitchen to run efficiently and keeps the mood and pace of the restaurant in sync.

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THE MOMENT WHEN YOU ARE IN THE ZONE – PART I

Culinary Cues

There is a level of non-verbal communication that defies explanation – communication that keeps everyone in sync, seemingly knowing what every person in the team is doing or is about to do so that work flowed with precision and grace. Tom quickly washed his hands, tied on an apron, adjusted his uniform and set-up his workstation.

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THE KITCHEN MAGIC OF CHEF PHIL LEARNED

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This place tucked away in the hills of the northeast represented the epitome of culinary arts in their American Plan dining room. This place tucked away in the hills of the northeast represented the epitome of culinary arts in their American Plan dining room. What was most impressive to me was the work leading up to service.

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Decoding Digital Barriers in Restaurant Loyalty Initiatives

Modern Restaurant Management

For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. With trust being a cornerstone of loyalty, establishments that prioritize and communicate their data protection measures can earn long-lasting customer trust. Running a restaurant isn't just about serving great meals.

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Unlock Customer Loyalty with Digital CX: Three Ways Restaurants Can Take Action

Modern Restaurant Management

Service industries have been forced to shift how and where they communicate with their customers, making digital customer experience (CX) an essential component of the restaurant business model moving forward. Utilize digital resources to streamline communication with customers. Given that 46.5