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A COOK’S FIRST STEPS TO BEING GREAT

Culinary Cues

Think about this typical story. Shawn was 17 years old, an average student in school, no real direction, wanted to have fun, make a difference, do something important, and college was far from his thinking. Last summer he had a job as a dishwasher in a local diner. Too many of his friends took the wrong fork in the road. Dropouts from high school, a few juvenile offenders with eyes on prison in their future.

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Tech Investments That Will Help Restaurant Operators Grow Their Business

Modern Restaurant Management

After a whirlwind of economic impacts in the past three years, restaurant operators are feeling more optimistic about the future — and current forecasts support this newfound perspective. The National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry report for 2023 found that operators are now in a “growth mindset” for this year and beyond as they see conditions continue stabilizing to pre-2020 levels, and even surpassing them.

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Everything You Need to Know About the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023

EATER

The Geranium team celebrates winning the top spot at the 2022 World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards ceremony. | Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for 50 Best How to watch, what to expect, and which restaurant will be named number 1 It’s that time of year: On Tuesday, June 20th, the folks behind the World’s 50 Best will once again try to sum up the best of the entire globe’s culinary output in a ranked listicle.

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Salata and Full Course name new executives

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for BurgerFi and Smokey Mo’s BBQ.

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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How to Manage Multiple Restaurants (Experts Tips Included)

The Eat Restaurant

Running just one restaurant is a challenging task in itself, but running multiple restaurants takes it to a whole new level.

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Beyond Disco Fries at Top’s Diner

Modern Restaurant Management

Go behind the scenes at one of the busiest diners in New Jersey with the team at Eater.

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Boston restaurateurs build fast-casual future in Los Angeles

Restaurant Business

Tim and Nancy Cushman are known for their higher-end concepts like O Ya and Bianca in Boston. So what are they doing in a West Coast food hall?

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?Product Update: Salary Costing.

Bizimply

Stay up to date with Bizimply’s Product Updates, whether big or small we’re keeping you updated on the hard work our team is doing. The post ?Product Update: <b>Salary Costing</b> appeared first on Bizimply.

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16 Handles, Red Mango Cafe make brand tweaks

Restaurant Business

The New York-based 16 Handles moves to Florida with new prototype, and Red Mango expands food offerings at the cafe concept.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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107: Hidden Waters Regenerative Agriculture, Joe Shaffer explains

Food Business

Joe Shaffer from Hidden Water Farms shares where our food comes from, and knows how farmers steward the land and animals. He grew up raising cattle, and now has cattle, pigs, chickens and a vegetable plot at Hidden Waters with his partner Tom. Joe shares what the term "Regenerative Agriculture" means, and why it's an important method in caring for the environment.

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The Santé International Wine & Spirits Competition

Sante

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Will Cava Group be the next Chipotle or the next Noodles & Co.?

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual Mediterranean chain is the latest to draw enthusiasm from investors hoping they’ve found a company that could come close to Chipotle’s return.

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The Michelin Guide Is Coming to Colorado

EATER

Michelin will now consider restaurants in Aspen, Boulder, Denver, and other parts of Colorado. | Getty Images/Bridget Calip The Centennial State will be the guide’s sixth location in the U.S. Colorado is getting a Michelin Guide, the company announced this week in conjunction with the Colorado Tourism Office. Restaurants in Aspen, Snowmass Village, Boulder, Denver, Vail, and Beaver Creek Resort will be up for consideration for a selection that will be released later this year.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Daniel Huebschmann's Spiedini

Restaurant Business

Chefs Dish: The Gibson’s Steakhouse chef is featured in this ongoing video series that spotlights the preparation of a signature dish in their restaurant kitchens.

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For Juneteenth, a Recipe for an Extra-Crispy Catfish Po’ Boy With Hibiscus Coleslaw

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater The catfish in Millie Peartree’s sandwich is marinated in buttermilk and fried until it’s golden Fried catfish was one of the best sellers at my former restaurant, Millie Peartree Fish Fry and Soul Food, in the Bronx. There, we cut the fish into long, finger-like strips before frying. But for this po’ boy, the catfish is chopped into nuggets so as many can be packed in as possible.

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ChatGPT can't flip burgers, but it might be able to sell them

Restaurant Business

A new report from McKinsey found that generative AI will be handling half of all work activities in the not-so-distant future. That could include some restaurant tasks.

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15 Reasons Why a Limited Menu Leads to Restaurant Success

The Eat Restaurant

Finding the winning formula for restaurant success in today’s hospitality industry is a constant pursuit. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is the concept of a limited menu.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Meat and potatoes dominated Spring's Top 10 LTOs

Restaurant Business

Recent data from Restaurant Business sister company, Technomic, reveals the menu items consumers would most likely purchase at chain restaurants.

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Soho House, the Exclusive, London-Born Social Club, Is Heading to Charleston

EATER

Soho House Charleston will open with a public restaurant and two floors of members-only space on East Bay Street in 2024.

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Gen Z is less likely to notice price hikes

Restaurant Business

Technomic's Take: Younger consumers are less likely to say prices are increasing. Is it their short attention span or their short time on earth?

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Small Businesses That Every Type of Gourmand Can Support

EATER

Shop a curated collection of the best food, drink, and culinary accessories and learn how you can Stand Up To Cancer

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Why student loan repayments may hit restaurants

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Americans will soon start repaying their student loans again. That could sap some energy out of restaurant sales.

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Mastering Restaurant Metrics: Your Comprehensive Guide to Business Success 

Apicbase

Measuring performance is essential for running a successful business. This is especially true for large-scale foodservice operations and scaling restaurant businesses. In an industry where every detail matters, tracking metrics provides valuable insights into your restaurants’ performance and helps to identify improvement areas. That’s the theory.

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Domino's will let you get pizza delivered nearly anywhere

Restaurant Business

The pizza giant is adding “pinpoint delivery,” enabling customers to get their food delivered to locations without a typical address.

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?Product Update: Salary Costing

Bizimply

Stay up to date with Bizimply’s Product Updates, whether big or small we’re keeping you updated on the hard work our team is doing. The post ?Product Update: Salary Costing appeared first on Bizimply.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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You don't need a grill to grill, advises award-winning cookbook author

The Salt

James Whetlor, author of The DIY BBQ Cookbook, explains how to reject BBQ maximalism and build your own tandoori oven out of flowerpots, and grill on the holes of cinderblocks.

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