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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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How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

7 Shifts

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. Communication and team engagement. uses 7shifts built-in messaging and announcements tool to communicate with their team. “I

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

Plain and simple – social media IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PLATFORM FOR COMMUNICATION. Ads in your local newspaper are more about showing that you support that paper rather than a tremendously effective way of communicating with the public. Chances are pretty good the answer will be: “Communication.” Guess what?

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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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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. For after-hours questions, tell trainees to communicate with their mentors via your restaurant's team communication tool to help staff maintain a work-life balance.

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CHEFS: BUILD A TEAM – KEEP A TEAM

Culinary Cues

Pride in the restaurant, pride in the uniform that cooks wear, pride in a clean kitchen, pride in the quality of food produced, pride in the level of service offered, and pride in the financial success of the business will go a long way toward building that culture of retention. COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE.