Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It shows you how the kitchen works and helps to qualify who the players are and what their roles might be. It is one of the most essential positions in the kitchen, operated by a person who is responsible for the single most expensive piece of equipment and one of the costliest inventories (China, flatware, glassware). Wax on, wax off.

Kitchen Safety 375

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Back of House Front of House 375

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It sounded like an appropriate title for an article about life in the kitchen. Kitchen work ages us even though to many it is a calling, something that we love (most of the time). When you work in a kitchen, you know what it means to be exhausted at the end of a shift – especially when it’s 12 hours or more in length.

Kitchen Safety 437

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Coaching Training 437

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

Restaurants must be picky, however, to ensure that new hires are good fits for the long term and that they’ll work safely alongside existing staff. It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures. Will any of the hiring or training be conducted remotely?

Recruiting 293

Recruiting Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 293

360Training

JANUARY 8, 2020

As you can see, it’s more important than ever for anyone who works with food to practice safe food handling techniques. The best way to encourage safe food handling in your restaurant is to create a culture that prioritizes food safety. What is Food Safety Culture? Create a Training Program.

Food Safety 103

Food Safety Food Kitchen Safety Leadership 103

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. With ongoing training, you improve your chances of talented employees growing professionally as the restaurant or restaurant group grows.

Training 78

Training 2023 Front of House Back of House 78

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

The labor-intensive environments that have been typical in kitchens are nearly impossible to maintain. Chef’s who are able to progressively teach cooks and even service staff about the ingredient, preparations, flavor profiles, pairings, and presentations of the food that is designed and produced in the kitchen will be in high demand.

2021 465

2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 465

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 1, 2023

These are designed for training restaurant managers and head chefs in problem-solving and resource allocation. Some of the ways to use these situations for training and coaching… Let people choose the one they want to answer and give them 5 minutes to make notes and prepare their answers.

Training 60

Training Management Management Kitchen Safety 60

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

It is also a nonprofit that has spent 30 years training at-risk youth exiting the juvenile detention system to work in hospitality. So the staff and the 15 young people working that night spent most of the evening doing extra training and cleaning to keep busy. Café Momentum is more than just a restaurant, though. Several U.S.

Training 120

Training Café Kitchen Safety Back of House 120

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Provide guidance, training, and support to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Establishing detailed restaurant operations manuals is a critical step to opening a food business. Hiring a trusted restaurant consultant can help with concept development and everything needed for a restaurant operations manual and ensure the following: Professional Services The manual sets the standard for customer service.

Operations 78

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 78

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 30, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19, consumers have become more aware of the importance of health, hygiene, and food safety which will play a huge role in how restaurants operate in the new normal. Tips on How To Implement the Right Restaurant Food Safety System . Create a Restaurant Cleanup Plan.

Food Safety 52

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food 52

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

About a year and more than a dozen episodes later, we had the privilege to interview a wide range of folks with advice on everything from hiring staff , to creating content, to providing benefits, and increasing profits. Storytelling is an essential part of the hiring process. But what can you do? It starts at the beginning.

Social Media 448

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Every person has needs that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. We (the food industry) need to point to a well-known quote from Anthony Bourdain: “When someone cooks for you – they are saying something. You hire a person inferring you see their potential and trust they have something to offer. How might we turn the tide?

Uniforms 420

Uniforms Front of House Food Safety Healthcare 420

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

To thrive in the restaurant business in the USA, you need to hire cooks and create a talented culinary team that can create exceptional cuisines. You might be wondering, how to hire a cook for rush hours, that too at night? You might be wondering, how to hire a cook for rush hours, that too at night? How To Hire Night Cooks? .

Hiring 52

Hiring Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety 52

Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

[] 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.

Guest Recovery 321

Guest Recovery Social Media Kitchen Safety Food Safety 321

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

Topics: Hospitality; hiring and training staff; building workplace culture. ?? To achieve Enlightened Hospitality you need to hire “51 percenters with 5 core emotional skills.” While achieving Enlightened Hospitality may seem redundant while you only serve takeout, it should be a core value of your restaurant and hiring process.

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

It is difficult to argue with safety precautions designed to keep people well and thwart the spread of the virus. _John Lanchester. [] THE MAGIC OF WORKING IN A PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN HAS LOST ITS SHINE. Life in the kitchen will change, but there is little doubt that the role of restaurants in the human experience will rise up again.

Fine Dining 479

Fine Dining 2008 Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 479

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Yes, the back of house (BOH) is where food is prepped, cooked, and plated, but it’s also where chaos can quickly ensue if roles, responsibilities, and tasks aren’t communicated well.

Back of House 276

Back of House Management Management BOH 276

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #20: Make customer service training a top priority.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 million, while the number of hires was 1.3 Investing in employee development and training programs is another way to attract and retain top talent.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Questions in the Minds of Chefs or Cooks Applying for a Job What is the restaurant’s culinary or food philosophy? Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen.

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

As we continue to fight this pandemic that we still know so little about, and try to gradually open up the economy with a keen eye on public safety – it will be restaurants and other hospitality businesses that suffer the longest. Make sure that you seek out opportunities that involve food. This will likely be the case for some time.

White Paper 520

White Paper Certification Food Safety Food Supply 520

360Training

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Obviously, servers are tasked with waiting on specific tables, providing them food and drinks as requested. Servers need to have a food handlers certificate to understand safety best practices for serving food in the United States. Now let’s move into the back of the house, otherwise known as the kitchen.

Kitchen Safety 128

Kitchen Safety Certification Food Safety Front of House 128

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The experts that you’ve hired to help you — specifically your designer, architect, and contractor — will help you get through everything, but you’ll need to be an active part of the process and take on responsibility as well. You need to be in sync with whatever the regulations are in your specific location.”

License 78

License Certification Kitchen Safety Food Safety 78

The Restaurant Times

MAY 25, 2021

Ever wondered how restaurants ensure that their food is healthy enough to consume? If yes, then the answer is by passing regular restaurant health inspections conducted by municipal authorities to ensure public safety. Auditing processes ensure that safety standards are met in the procurement of ingredients and preparation of food.

Food Safety 98

Food Safety Kitchen Safety License Audits 98

Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Truck 78

The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

QR codes offer a convenient and contactless way for customers to access menus, order food, and pay using mobile devices. Contactless menus , a popular ordering style that enhances safety, utilize QR codes that customers can easily scan with their smartphone cameras. What is a QR Code for a Restaurant?

Mobile Ordering 111

Mobile Ordering FOH Front of House Kitchen Safety 111

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Ghost kitchens, you’ve got spirit, but not much soul. Dark kitchens or virtual kitchens––real places staffed with non-ectoplasmic people—bring efficiencies to running a restaurant by providing off-site commissary services for delivery orders. Not up for opening your own off-site kitchen?

Front of House 203

Front of House Kitchen Safety Food Back of House 203

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2022

Key staff resignations, equipment breakdowns, people issues, a kitchen fire or industry disputes – one way or another your turn will come. Practice emergency procedures as a quick training activity – people remember when they do it, much more than just reading or talking about it. Here’s to less stress!

Kitchen Safety 88

Kitchen Safety Cash Management Equipment Front of House 88

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices. How are you communicating with your potential new hires?

Restaurant Law 131

Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations Food Safety 131

Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

A new hire checklist for restaurant employees can make the onboarding process easy and painless for all parties involved. Why reinvent the wheel every time a new hire joins your team when you can formalize the process? Your New Hire Checklist for Restaurant Employees. Get Your Employee Handbook Template. Download Now.

Hiring 52

Hiring Employee Relations FOH BOH 52

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 26, 2021

Processes like food production, inventory management, supply chain, marketing, and sales may need to be tweaked according to the new market realities. Hiring an apt number of people for the back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house operations is critical to optimize the restaurant’s labour cost. . Source: Forbes.

Kitchen Safety 84

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Back of House Front of House 84

360Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

Looking to pick up work in food service? Here’s everything you need to know: age restrictions, qualifications, the kind of training that might be required in your area, and potential future career paths. Not everyone starts as a server—some begin food service through limited-service restaurants (i.e.,

Restaurant Law 78

Restaurant Law Certification Food Safety Kitchen Safety 78

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

There is an ever-growing market of specialized software for all of the outside-the-kitchen things restaurateurs have to think about. 3) 7Shifts 7Shifts allows you to automatically post job openings for different positions on sites like Indeed, post training videos for new hires, create schedules, calculate payroll, and distribute tips.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78