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Understanding the Lifecycle of a Seasonal Hire

Modern Restaurant Management

With the holiday season often comes a surge in dining out: shoppers are grabbing quick bites between stores, families are reconnecting over dinner at their favorite hometown restaurants, and people are seeking professionally-prepared meals for their various holiday gatherings. Restaurants added nearly 70,000 jobs this September, a sign of hope that demand will grow despite inflation-weary consumers’ pullback on restaurant spending.

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KITCHEN FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Culinary Cues

I came across an old quote from Phylicia Rashad (for those my age – the lead actress in the series “Fame” from many years back) that gave me another opportunity to think about the cooks that I know and have known over the past five (nearly six) decades and why I chose to stand in front of a range. “Before children speak, they sing, Before they write, they paint, As soon as they stand, they dance.

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In Defense of a Control Freak Thanksgiving

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater I know how I want my Thanksgiving dinner to taste. That’s why I insist on cooking it almost entirely by myself. I admit that I can be a little bit weird about Thanksgiving. I have a pretty specific idea of how I want the day to go, and I stick to that. I want to eat a massive pile of food in the afternoon, then sleep on the couch while I watch football.

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THC Beverages at Restaurants and Bars

Goliath Consulting

In recent years, the beverage industry has witnessed a surge in innovation, with cannabis-infused drinks emerging as a prominent trend. As cannabis legalization expands across the United States, restaurants and bars are beginning to introduce THC beverages to their menus. THC beverages combine the recreational components of cannabis and the social appeal of light beer, making them a fantastic alternative to traditional beverages.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Four Ways to Improve Your Customer Service as a Restaurant Owner

The Rail

By Leo Clarke, Contributor More so now than ever before, restaurant guests are looking for an experience when eating out, rather than just a satisfying meal. A huge part of this experience is the customer service they receive at every contact point within the restaurant – and even after they’ve left. Here, we share practical and actionable ways to enhance your establishment’s customer service.

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Sardar Biglari wastes more of his, and Cracker Barrel's, time

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The activist investor lost yet another proxy battle against the family-dining restaurant chain operator. He’d have been far better off getting out and moving on.

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McDonald's is launching a new 'McValue' platform next year

Restaurant Business

The fast-food giant is doubling down on an effort to get budget diners with a platform that will feature the $5 Meal Deal, local and digital offers and a “Buy One, Add One for $1” feature.

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You’re Invited to the Eater Under Wraps Holiday Market in New York

EATER

Eater’s holiday gift guides come to life at a two-day holiday pop up market with staff-curated gifts and a hidden cocktail lounge The holidays are in full swing, and this year, we’re celebrating the season with Eater Under Wraps , a two-day holiday shopping event and hidden cocktail lounge with plenty of sweet surprises. This year’s festivities are presented by Baileys, Brach’s, Capital One Dining, Destination DC, and World Central Kitchen, and guests can expect a marquee lineup of Eater staff-c

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Subway is ending its latest value offer after poor performance

Restaurant Business

The fast-food sandwich giant is ending an in-restaurant offer of a $6.99 Meal Deal after sales did not meet expectations. The company is shifting to an online, 20% off deal the rest of the year.

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It’s Party Season. Make Your Glassware Unbreakable

EATER

Lesley Suter/Jordan Moss Shatterproof your festivities with the best shatterproof glasses according to party professionals Shatterproof glasses are the kind of thing you don’t realize you need until the moment hits — you’re hosting a party, you decided you’d do the planet a solid by not using disposable plastic cups, and so you’re nervously watching as your guests drink and laugh and gesture while clutching one of your prized, real-deal wine glasses and, whelp, your set of six is now five.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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At Olmsted Restaurant, a menu features protein literally pulled from thin air

Restaurant Business

Chef Greg Baxtrom introduces protein-rich Solein to diners by incorporating the ingredient into pasta, crepes and dessert.

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KitchenAid Standing Mixers Are Over $140 Off for Black Friday

EATER

The aesthetic workhorse is on serious promo at KitchenAid, Williams Sonoma, and more cookware retailers. Having a KitchenAid standing mixer is the millennial equivalent of home ownership. I say this not only because I do not yet own either, but because I actually fantasize far more about the former (I have also heard a lot of HOA horror stories). Luckily, my dream has never been more possible with the many Black Friday sales on KitchenAid standing mixers that are (yes, already) emerging on the w

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Jack in the Box, Smoothie King, Nothing Bundt Cakes make executive moves

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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A Gift Guide for Every Kind of Drinker

EATER

The best gifts for home bartenders and drinks enthusiasts, from a Martini maker to a sleek cocktail shaker to wine glasses and decanters.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Two Daniels take New York, Michael White flies South, and Nancy Silverton jumps coasts

Restaurant Business

New concepts are coming fast and furious. Here are the notable independent restaurant openings across the country in the fourth quarter.

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More than 100,000 pounds of ground beef are recalled for possibly having E. coli

The Salt

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture alerted federal authorities about several illnesses in the past week.

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Giordano's CEO steps down, and a Portillo's exec steps in

Restaurant Business

Yorgo Koutsogiorgas is leaving the Chicago deep-dish pizza chain after 13 years. His replacement is Portillo’s CMO Nick Scarpino, a fellow longtime Chicagoan.

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Mama Stamberg's relish faces its toughest critics: NPR staffers

The Salt

Susan Stamberg returns with her annual love letter to the pink pile of Thanksgiving mush known as Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Pallini Limonzero Italy

Planet Grape

The post Pallini Limonzero Italy appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Buzztime Weekly Bar Trivia Challenge – Week 59

Buzztime Business

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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Gracias a Dios Mezcal Artesanal Espadin Reposado Santiago Matatlan Oaxaca

Planet Grape

The post Gracias a Dios Mezcal Artesanal Espadin Reposado Santiago Matatlan Oaxaca appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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What Does 'On The Fly' Mean in a Restaurant? Essential Kitchen Slang Explained

The Eat Restaurant

In a restaurant, “on the fly” means an order that needs immediate attention, usually because of mistakes or urgent requests. This term captures the fast-paced nature of kitchen operations and the need for quick action. But what does “on the fly” really mean in a restaurant? In this article, we’ll break down its meaning, why it’s used, and how it impacts kitchen efficiency, helping the team stay on track even during the busiest moments.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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2019 Santa Giulia Brunello di Montalcino

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Santa Giulia Brunello di Montalcino appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2019 Caparzo Vigna La Casa Brunello di Montalcino

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Caparzo Vigna La Casa Brunello di Montalcino appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2022 Little Yering Chardonnay Victoria

Planet Grape

The post 2022 Little Yering Chardonnay Victoria appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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2022 Little Yering Pinot Noir Victoria

Planet Grape

The post 2022 Little Yering Pinot Noir Victoria appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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2021 Little Yering Shiraz Victoria

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Little Yering Shiraz Victoria appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Glasvin The Champagne

Planet Grape

The post Glasvin The Champagne appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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