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Before the Orders Come In, The Leadership Begins

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While the book offers a practical and concise guide, here I’d like to dive deeper into one of its core principles—highlighting how thoughtful preparation shapes true leadership in the kitchen. Over time, these rules became the heart of the book: a simple yet powerful toolkit for culinary leadership and effective teamwork.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

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Develop weekly schedules that account for staffing, inventory, and major events. Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions. Doing so can also benefit your decision-making and leadership skills. Take time to recharge for your own mental health.

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Fostering a Culture of Appreciation in the Restaurant Industry

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This can be achieved in multiple ways, including formal recognition programs, surprise and delight events for teams, or simple gestures of gratitude or reward. While it has been alluded to, employers should design benefits that appeal to their specific workforce. The needs and desires of employees are constantly changing and evolving.

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Be the Change: How Snooze Prioritizes Sustainability

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Snoozers who lead with their values and want to grow their own leadership skills. It’s all about building a ripple effect of positivity, leadership, and local impact. These events not only create meaningful community impact but also foster cross-restaurant connection and deepen our sense of collective purpose.

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Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

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So, whether you are a restaurant proprietor of one, two or many locations, food or inventory supplier, menu designer, online reservation technology or delivery software company, this could be a viable funding option for you. But just applying for a grant does not mean you will secure one.

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50 Years of Culinary Excellence: Celebrating ICE’s Anniversary

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In 1995, ICE Chairman and CEO Rick Smilow acquired the school and expanded its offerings, adding new courses of study, creating specially-designed facilities, expanding geographically and regularly updating the curriculum to reflect the ever-evolving culinary industry. As for induction cooking, that's an easy answer.

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86 Your Brand Issues: How to Build Cohesive, Memorable Brands that Resonate with Guests

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Plaid represents structure, heritage, and intentional design. From there, we can start developing the brand identity (think color palettes, typography, and logo design). The restaurant needs cohesion, from signage to menu design to uniforms. It’s a timeless and bold pattern, much like a strong brand identity.