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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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Barista vs Machine: The Role of High-Tech Coffee Shop Equipment

Perfect Daily Grind

But as machinery keeps developing and our customer service and coffee expectations grow, what roles do the two play? They look after the equipment, cleaning machinery and spotting problems. They also provide excellent customer service, ensuring that customers are satisfied and return to the shop.

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Introducing 7shifts' Referral Rewards!

7 Shifts

In an effort to make your year even better, we’re launching an exciting new referral program for 7shifts—where you get $100 for every friend successfully referred! If you know any restaurant that would love 7shifts—refer them! You can refer to as many restaurants as you’d want—earnings are limitless! ?? The best part?

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DON’T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRITY

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We know them by name, we oftentimes buy their products and services, we read about their success, and we aspire to be like them in some small way. The Japanese would refer to them as companies focused on “Kaisen” (a pursuit of constant improvement). The culture of these businesses insists on the relentless pursuit of greatness.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Sourcing Equipment. Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people!

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IT’S TIME FOR RESTAURANTS TO PLANT THE SEEDS AND HARVEST THE TALENT

Culinary Cues

So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge. So, restaurants close a few days a week, accept the provision of mediocre service, change their menus without ample thought, and try to get by with reduced cash flow and fewer opportunities for profit. So, what might the cause be? Restaurant waste nips away at profitability – why?

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Hiring Professional Security to Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? Ask for References and Experience. Additionally, if you are interested in working with a particular company, you should ask to receive ample references.

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