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A SURREALISTIC PILLOW EVENT

Culinary Cues

I had shed my jacket and sat with mask on and short sleeve shirt in anticipation of an event that had been wished for almost exactly one year. The excitement was building while I worked to beat the clock and occasionally look up in anticipation of the door opening.

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Tech Meets Tannins: The Role of AI in Modern Event Planning

Modern Restaurant Management

The event planning industry is experiencing a significant transformation. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

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WHY RUNNING A CLUB KITCHEN MIGHT BE THE TOUGHEST AND MOST SATISFYING CHEF POSITION OUT THERE

Culinary Cues

In this size operation there will likely be a sous chef for each restaurant outlet and a banquet chef whose focus is large-scale events. Does the chef take care of his or her own ordering or work through a purchasing agent or steward? Each property is unique – thus the job of chef is also unique.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Outdoor dining, bar, and event spaces that open in the summer come with an added scheduling challenge. Special Events. Event management. The shift to warmer weather signals the start of a busy event season, from weddings to birthday parties to networking parties. Assign Stations. Communications.

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Cold Calling Tips and Tricks

However, there is also strong evidence which points to the contrary - 78% of decision-makers have taken an appointment or attended an event as a result of a cold call. In fact, less than 2% of today’s cold calls actually result in meetings, and 63% of sales professionals say it’s what they dislike most about their jobs. What’s the verdict?

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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

Culinary Cues

So, as we close out on 2020 – here are some reflections and outcomes in the past that we might learn from. [] A DRAMATIC EVENT, BEYOND OUR CONTROL HAS SHUT THE DOOR ON RESTAURANT BUSINESS. During each of these events small businesses like restaurants have been challenged to stay afloat, yet alone grow.

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How Mattenga’s Pizzeria Simplifies Labor Management—and Gets Back to Family Life

7 Shifts

We encountered different problems [with spreadsheets], such when there was an event or a fundraiser.at the time of doing the schedule, we had to rely on them to remember that on this day we have this [event] and for them to schedule accordingly.