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Buzzing About Bees and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Chef Richard Sandoval’s fascination with bees and their critical role in food sustainability began years ago, rooted in a deep respect for nature's intricate balance. ” The campaign offers an immersive training effort for staff, he added. “One in three bites of food depends on pollinators.”

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Training With Intention

Modern Restaurant Management

As the manager on duty prioritizes each crisis and puts out literal fires in the kitchen while trying to get the POS company on the phone, a chipper newcomer clad in all black strolls in through the back alley to drop a bomb: “I think I’m training with you today?” ” If you know, you know. ”

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Taste the Difference: 40 Flavour Training Activities for Restaurant Staff

Ken Burgin

Designing a food-tasting program for front-of-house staff is a fantastic way to enhance their appreciation and knowledge of food, which in turn can significantly improve the guest experience and average customer spending. Here are 40 training activities for chefs to run for waiters and front-of-house staff within a 15-minute session.

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Sustaining Insta-Success

Modern Restaurant Management

When you have a good team – continue to invest in them – whether that’s pay, benefits, or further job/education/training. If you are designing a space or creating content solely based on what you’ve seen other spaces do and what has worked for other people – then it will show.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue for restaurants and the world. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. Lisa Dahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Dahl Restaurant Group.

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The Future of Restaurant Design Post COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

In a post COVID-19 world, restaurant design must evolve and adapt to the new normal. With the evolution of the hospitality design, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems will need to adapt to the changing architecture. Good mechanical design starts with ventilation, filtration and proper airflow relation.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Training Material for Restaurant & Cafe Employees

Ken Burgin

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.