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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

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Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way. This menu is developed using analytical data that is drawn from surveys and historical reference to other restaurants within a community or region. YES – the menu is that important!

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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COOKING – THAT THREAD OF FRIENDSHIP

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I had a call out of the blue from a former culinary student and co-worker at a four-diamond restaurant. I have known him as student, employee, and friend for many years, I even attended his wedding. Something became even more apparent to me today, something that I have felt for decades, but suddenly it became vividly clear.

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What is a 9/80 Work Schedule? Everything You Need to Know

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It's called the 9/80 work schedule , and it rewards employees with an additional, full day off from work in exchange for working slightly longer shifts without affecting full-time status. The 9/80 work schedule refers to a method that differs from the traditional eight hours a day, five days a week work schedule. Sample 9/80 Schedules.

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IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES

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Why do we remember this line and what significance might it imply in relation to work in a kitchen? We all experience this throughout our time on this planet – so that one line is relatable – it represents each of us. So, let’s take inventory. Structure is critical to success and comforting to those engaged in it.

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Restaurant Labor Laws Cheat Sheet: Seattle

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Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. Check out the list of laws you’ll need to follow and which fees you could face for violating them in our ebook, Restaurant Fair Workweek Law: An Overview.

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Rotating Schedules and Shifts: The Ultimate Guide + Examples

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This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Restaurants that engage in rotating scheduling will regularly schedule employees in different shifts depending on the week, month, or season. What is a Rotating Schedule?