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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

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. Participate in workshops, peruse literature, and mingle with successful figures in your sector. The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

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.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

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 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

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How to become ‘Employer of Choice’ for local Hospitality Teachers (and help solve your staff shortage)

Ken Burgin

Why not sponsor one with a Gift Voucher for the local kitchen supply shop? You may also hear of kitchen equipment that the school needs. Sometimes they’re well-equipped with heavy stoves and refrigeration, but missing out on utensils or a food- processor. Run a barista workshop at your cafe.

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How to become ‘Employer of Choice’ for local Hospitality Teachers (and help solve your staff shortage)

Ken Burgin

Why not sponsor one with a Gift Voucher for the local kitchen supply shop? You may also hear of kitchen equipment that the school needs. Sometimes they’re well-equipped with heavy stoves and refrigeration, but missing out on utensils or a food- processor. Run a barista workshop at your cafe.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

Bootstrapping a shared commercial kitchen is never easy. Especially if you are looking to make a difference in your local community, support small food businesses, or run educational programs. Happily, there are sources of funding out there for community-focused projects that aim to give something back to the local food community.

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7 Ways to Deal With the Labor Shortage in 2021

Touch Bistro

Remember the expression, too many cooks in the kitchen ? are trying everything and the kitchen sink to recruit and retain employees in the face of a labor shortage the likes of which this industry hasn’t seen in decades. million food service employees lost their jobs in 2020. Get Creative with Recruitment.

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