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How to Improve Restaurant Operations: 9 Proven Strategies

7 Shifts

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. This is where developing a comprehensive restaurant operations plan comes in.

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The Essential Handbook to Florida Restaurant Labor Laws

7 Shifts

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. Food safety training Florida law (specifically, F. 509.049 ) requires food safety training for every employee in food service.

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THE KING IS IN THE HOUSE

Culinary Cues

They could not take any chances when it came to the safety of the second person in line of succession to the presidency. He never even took one bite of the food that I prepared. Elvis, on the other hand was more difficult to serve than the banquet for twelve hundred. Couldn’t you assign this to one of our other cooks?

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Franchise Compliance Guide: Laws + Agreements

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They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. A consistent menu ensures standard serving across locations. Food & Staff Safety Measures. Tools For Supporting Franchise Compliance.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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Reviewing health and safety protocol. Give out hard copies and make digital copies accessible on a cloud storage system so that staff can easily reference them. Health and safety training Health and safety training has always been critical to the restaurant industry. Learning general guidelines and procedures.

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A COOK’S FIRST STEPS TO BEING GREAT

Culinary Cues

Shawn started in garde manger where he learned about cheese, fruits he had only heard of the presentation of food for the eye, and how to let ingredients speak for themselves. Chef Pierre referred to him as the house roundsman. Every position is important – an understanding that would serve him well throughout his career.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

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When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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