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Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

Use checklists, digital training modules, or a “welcome packet” that covers everything from uniform policy to safety protocols. During onboarding, communicate expectations clearly, such as the number of shifts per week, roles and responsibilities, dress code, and your policy on shift changes or calling out.

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WHY DO YOU COOK?

Culinary Cues

I know how difficult staffing is right now, believe me – I hear it every day from every chef that I communicate with. This will be the type of person you want by your side when things get difficult. [] Cooking is how I am most comfortable communicating with others. Desperation is never a good approach towards hiring.

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The Impact of Color and Lighting in Brand Photography

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

Essentially, this term refers to professional-level images that are meant to tell your brand story through visual media. There are also more intricate approaches, such as monochrome which employs a single-color filter to create a uniform feel. This allows you to communicate your brand values more effectively.

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THE MOMENT WHEN YOU ARE IN THE ZONE – PART I

Culinary Cues

There is a level of non-verbal communication that defies explanation – communication that keeps everyone in sync, seemingly knowing what every person in the team is doing or is about to do so that work flowed with precision and grace. Your dictionary. But when this occurrence takes place with a team, the results can be magical.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

Here’s an example of an onboarding overview: Day One Orientation: Learning about the restaurant’s culture and history, meeting coworkers, and receiving a uniform. Give out hard copies and make digital copies accessible on a cloud storage system so that staff can easily reference them. Be thorough in your communication.

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A COOK’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Culinary Cues

What are the signs of cooks and chefs feeling the mental and emotional pressure of the job: COMMUNICATION GAP: Once vocal, thought provoking, opinionated individuals who simply shut down and shy away from conversations or debate may very well be filled with angst, self-doubt, confusion, and anxiety.

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Why it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to invest in quality control

Perfect Daily Grind

When a café fills its grinder hoppers with uniformly brown, high-quality beans, it visibly communicates to customers that only the best coffee is served.” “Removing quakers through optical sorting is essential for maintaining flavour consistency and ensuring customers consistently receive high-quality coffee,” Kacper says.