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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

They are where we gather to celebrate life’s milestones, discover new flavors, and connect with our communities. It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. They are the epicenters of culture, conviviality, and creativity.

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Coffee News Recap, 11 Nov: Hawaiian coffee farmers facing “one of their worst years for production”, Brazilian coffee farmers default on contracts for second consecutive year & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The researchers found that although cold brew tastes less acidic than hot brewed coffee, it may contain a similar amount of acids. Rwanda to host 2023 African Fine Coffee Conference. The 19th edition of the conference will be held at the Kigali Convention Centre in the country’s capital from 15 to 17 February 2023. year-on-year decrease.

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Coffee News Recap, 12 May: World AeroPress Championship 2023 will take place in Melbourne, Oatly appoints new CEO & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

points at 2023 Best of Ka‘ū competition. The roles up for selection are Community Coordinator and Marketing & Communications Coordinator. Canada’s flagship three-day coffee event includes the Lab and Sensory Experience workshops, as well as Latte Art Live. Voting opens for SCA Greece Chapter committee elections.

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Coffee News Recap, 2 Jun: PRF to launch new No Filter panel series, USDA estimates Tanzanian coffee production to increase by 21% & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

points at 2023 Cup of Excellence El Salvador competition. The Israeli company reported 11% sales growth in Brazil alone, with the Três Corações subsidiary now accounting for more than a third of the country’s total roast and ground coffee sales. PRF Colombia attendees can apply here in English and here in Spanish.

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Using Restaurant Negatives to Create Positive Improvement

Ken Burgin

A recent workshop I ran on ‘quality service’ was going nowhere fast: a group of strangers, a cold room and first topic in the morning. And if I can’t read a description of the $90 bottle of wine, I’m not likely to order it – use 12 or 14-point type on the menu so everyone’s happy. Broken communication system.

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The 19 Deadly Mistakes Restaurants Make

Embrace the Suck

Attend workshops & seminars. What is your preferred communication style? I need to understand how you will communicate, lead, react to stress, manage tasks, and what is keeping you stuck where you are. Of all the restaurants that open this year, only 50% will still be open in three years! How sad is that? Everything you can!

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events? If the managers or owners doing an interview raise and answer these job applicant questions, they will have a better rapport with applicants. Questions in the Minds of Chefs or Cooks Applying for a Job What is the restaurant’s culinary or food philosophy?