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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

Culinary Cues

This requires a complex organization of independent operations that are still required to communicate, share, and fall in line with the mission of the property. So where will you get exposure to much, if not all of that? This is the biting question, the one that helps a young cook decide what path to take.

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

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It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Communication. Communication skills are imperative if you want to survive working in a restaurant. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications.

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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

In the National Restaurant Association’s report, 75 percent of restaurant operators identified recruiting employees as their top challenge this summer, above all other difficulties experienced in the industry’s recovery. But not all hope is lost.

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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #14: Equip your team with strategies to handle challenging guests.

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

Modern Restaurant Management

Recruiting the right people and investing in them from day one can save you the hassle of finding new people every 6 months. If competitors are easier to find and communicate with, your business could lose customers quickly. Leverage Marketing Strategy to Remind People You Exist.

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Complicated Hiring Practices Drive Candidates Away.  Make Them Simple

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Restaurant Association, 70 percent of operators report not having enough employees to meet customer demand, and three out of four say they will commit more resources to employee recruitment and retention. Gen Z, the target demographic for the restaurant industry, prefers to communicate via text.

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Restaurants Go Digital to Attract and Retain Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

To recruit new talent and alleviate strains on current staff, restaurant managers are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and enhance the employee experience. A mobile employee experience has now become table stakes in seamlessly recruiting, onboarding, training and managing staff. Embracing Digital Transformation.