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Transforming Restaurant Operations: Uniting Teams and Closing Communication Gaps

Modern Restaurant Management

A “ communication silo ” is the name for what happens when groups, teams, or departments of employees within an organization isolate themselves and tend to only communicate within their group. Thus, restaurant leaders need to identify potential communication silos and implement solutions to address them.

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CHEFS: BUILD A TEAM – KEEP A TEAM

Culinary Cues

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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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. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

Every restaurant must constantly invest in training. [] PUTTING ALL OF YOUR EGGS IN THE CHEFS BASKET. Make sure that owners retain ample ownership of the concept, standardize as much as possible, and constantly train a strong bench of people who can step up to the plate if the chef departs. [] FAILING TO ASK THE CUSTOMER.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: OPENING RESTAURANTS ? WHERE?S THE PLAN, STAN?

Culinary Cues

So the question is – where is the leadership in building such a plan? Where is the real leadership from professional organizations and from the communities where those restaurants reside? Where is the collaboration among community restaurants to portray a consistent message and a self-assessment process?

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THE KITCHEN MAGIC OF CHEF PHIL LEARNED

Culinary Cues

From purchasing to plating there was a commitment to communication and doing your job well. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Service was swift and efficient as the 300-400 patrons were acknowledged at each meal. What was most impressive to me was the work leading up to service. Rest in Peace Chef! Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

They will be interested in get a sense of the team’s spirit, leadership style, and the overall atmosphere of the kitchen. Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events? What training and induction processes are in place for new staff? What is the kitchen’s work culture like?