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THE IMPORTANT THINGS I LEARNED IN THE KITCHEN

Culinary Cues

Here is one excerpt from his journal of observations: Service industry work develops the soft skills recruiters talk about on LinkedIn discipline, promptness, the ability to absorb criticism, and most important, how to read people like a book. You may have some areas of weakness just like everyone else.

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Self-Ordering Kiosks: One Solution to the Current Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. In order to meet this massive shortfall, restaurants have had to up the ante on their recruitment drives. Employees become more efficient once self-ordering kiosks are installed.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality. A fairly typical day might look something like this: Check the logbook.

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The Restaurant World Still Has a Child Care Problem

EATER

My son has special needs. Just recently, KNEAD Hospitality + Design , which operates more than a dozen restaurants in the DC area, introduced reimbursement of childcare costs — up to $1,800 per quarter — for salaried employees, which comprise 110 of their 920 staff members. Some days he’s fine. Some days all hell breaks loose.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

Third, the onslaught of opioid, vaping, and alcohol combinations have forced the restaurant industry to begin hiring completely different generations of rock star employees, in both the front and back of the house. A lot of places are also offering dine-in only specials or dishes that can only be ordered in-house. Reduce theft.

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MRM Research Roundup: Coronavirus Stats and More

Modern Restaurant Management

percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. Technology adds extra spice in recruiting and retaining employees – A restaurant’s staff plays a huge role in customer experience. Often times, a happy employee equates to happy guests. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.82

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

The organization’s registered dietitians, nurses and medical doctors deliver lunch-and-learns and employee wellness programs in hospitals to provide the education on the evidence behind plant-based nutrition. PCRM also helps hospitals with implementation of new plant-based menu items. Brian Miller.