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OUR DAILY BREATH: TRUST

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but it will be your commitment to the safety of all involved that is the key to rebuilding a level of trust that will carry your operation through this tenuous time and on to an eventual renewal of prosperity. When your guest walk-through that front door – how will they know and trust that you have their safety in mind – first and foremost?

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

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However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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How to Create a Restaurant Staff Training Manual

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By including them in your vision for the restaurant and providing tips on how they can improve their own food service skills, you’re putting trust and responsibility in their hands from day one—another key aspect of a person’s job satisfaction. Job responsibilities for each department (Be as detailed as possible without being preachy.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: OPENING RESTAURANTS ? WHERE?S THE PLAN, STAN?

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Shouldn’t we be doing the same in restaurant kitchens? Why is each restaurant struggling with how to manage the need for safety vs. the need to generate revenue? The answer must be collective agreement on the best way to move forward for the safety of all involved and the financial health of the business.

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CHEFS – YOUR EMPLOYEES JUST MIGHT HAVE THE ANSWERS

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Engage them, trust them, encourage them, excite them and give them an opportunity to help far beyond preparing a plate of food or delivering it to the table. They see those hesitant customers walking into a restaurant (or not) while scanning the environment for masks, distancing, and proper safety protocol.

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Coronavirus: Restaurants Respond

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The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.” Cash is dirty.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: IDEATION AND SCENARIO PLANNING

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[] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. Let your customers know that safety and sanitation is your most important job.