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How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

7 Shifts

And a great team can only thrive under outstanding leadership. their leadership sees team management as their greatest responsibility. We used a piece of software called When I Work , and it's supposed to do a lot of the same things that 7shifts does in terms of like scheduling, labor management, and communication.

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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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CHEFS: BUILD A TEAM – KEEP A TEAM

Culinary Cues

Building pride in team is a foundational requirement of leadership and coaching. COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE. You can never communicate too much – show them that you trust them with this information and you will go a long way towards building retention loyalty. BUILD PRIDE. Walk the talk!

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

Ignore them and they will find someone else to pay attention. [] CONFUSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. You can delegate management responsibilities, but it is rare to find a successful owner who delegates leadership. [] NOT SAVING FOR A RAINY DAY. Engage them and they will become your ambassadors.

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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. 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. I feel fortunate to have known Chef Learned and to call him a friend.

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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. 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.