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ALL HAIL DISHWASHERS

Culinary Cues

At the very least, we know that the work right in front of us won’t change. Why do we sometimes treat dish washers as commodities – interchangeable and easily replaceable parts, when their role is so critical to the success of the restaurant (front and back of the house)? March 9 was National Dish Washer Day.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

This will teach him or her the importance of organization, how to become a more efficient cook someday, how important clean equipment is to the chef, and the pot washer’s role in mise en place. [] LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO MOP A FLOOR: This is a skill to be learned. Make sure the mop head is clean and changed frequently.

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How Hygiene Can Bolster Restaurant Performance and Satisfaction

Modern Restaurant Management

Breaking up your workflow across front of house, back of house, and restrooms can help your staff confidently deliver a great meal and a memorable guest experience. Front of House The front of the house is the first part of your establishment that guests see. Here are my tips for back of house: 1.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

If the managers or owners doing an interview raise and answer these job applicant questions, they will have a better rapport with applicants. And don’t forget, people are always looking for answers to their questions; if you don’t provide them, they may make them up! What is the kitchen’s work culture like?

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. How hard can it be – right? Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them.

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How to Show the Sparkling Cleanliness of Your Business to Reassure Anxious Customers

Ken Burgin

Front of House: Have hand sanitiser available for customers at the entrance. Spotlessly clean uniforms – how are those aprons and chef jackets looking? Have a special bucket with equipment and gloves. It’s also time to take urgent management action to protect your profitability. Add sanitiser.

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Restaurant Automation: The Key to Back of House Efficiency 

Apicbase

By integrating software and hardware like POS systems and kitchen printers with back-of-house systems like accounting and inventory management software, restaurants can achieve greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. What Back-of-House Processes Can Restaurants Automate? What Back-of-House Processes Can Restaurants Automate?