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WHY DO YOU COOK?

Culinary Cues

Desperation is never a good approach towards hiring. I know how difficult staffing is right now, believe me – I hear it every day from every chef that I communicate with. But desperation hiring is, more often than not, a terrible way to staff your kitchen. Yes, let’s start there.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

In order for new hires to perform well and stay happy in their roles, hiring managers need to pay more attention to the restaurant onboarding process. The purpose of the onboarding process is to teach new hires how to do their jobs successfully, and to catch them up on the company's culture and procedures.

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A COOK FULFILLED

Culinary Cues

Remember the feeling of belonging you experienced when you wore a clean, pressed, white uniform and apron? You were part of a team and an extension of a long history of tradition and accomplishment – that uniform meant something – it meant someone recognized your potential. This is what being a cook is all about.

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IN CHALLENGING TIMES DON’T MAKE CLASSIC BUSINESS MISTAKES REMEMBER THE TOP ELEVEN

Culinary Cues

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ. BE PRESENT.

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IN THE KITCHEN – ORGANIZATION IS EVERYTHING

Culinary Cues

When a chef talks about those minute details of placement, process, timing, and uniformity – keep in mind what the intended result will be. Hire people with the capacity and set the standards of organization that everyone must buy into. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

I am proud to be a chef and always will be, but a common mistake that restaurateurs make is to turn over the concept and the reputation of their business to that great chef that was just hired. You get the picture. [] FAILURE TO COMMUNICATION USING TODAY’S MEDIUMS. Budget cautiously for donations and stick to the budget.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Potential hires will be interested in knowing about shift patterns, peak service times, and how shifts are allocated among staff. Applicants will want to understand the dynamics of the team they’ll be joining, including communication styles, management support, and how the restaurant fosters a positive work environment.