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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

Culinary Cues

Deep inside that crusty exterior, behind the veil of authority, underneath the hard-nosed, sometimes reactionary body of a chef lies a person who is haunted by an unrelenting need to be expressive, do things exceptionally well, and be more self-critical than any writer for the local food column will ever be.

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COOKS – CLAIM YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS

Culinary Cues

We speak of a time of unconditional commitment to the craft and the job – sacrificing all else for the plate of food in the pass. As they say in life – the first step in recovery is to admit that there is a problem. Chefs lament over a time when cooking was a giving craft, not one focus on what the cook received in return.

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Is More Delivery/Takeout on Your Menu? Remove Food Safety Risks—Digitally

Modern Restaurant Management

a multi-site restaurant operator with more than 200 locations that was shifting to takeout only decided to evaluate its already robust food safety system. The company had installed sensors to monitor its 700+ refrigeration units and flag food temperature “incidents” in real time.

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How Staffing and Recruitment Futureproofs F&B Growth

Modern Restaurant Management

But the expectations of guests and owners did not change. Here is the problem, though: Owners and F&B professionals severely underestimated the impact of – according to the National Restaurant Association – losing more than two million jobs and $240 billion in food-service sales. Even dress codes are more relaxed.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS & OPERATORS – KEEPING YOUR TEAM TOGETHER

Culinary Cues

If we hope to keep a core team together through crisis and be able to lean on them through eventual recovery then we must view them as family and treat them in that manner. When belongingness exists then hope of recovery and future wellbeing feels certain. When we isolate from others – self-doubt begins to creep in.

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Beating the Labor Crunch: Outsourced Strategies Are Key

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants and other hospitality venues re-open and see increased demand from customers and guests, one thing is clear: labor shortages could slow their recovery, hampering businesses trying to capitalize on the booming consumer demand. This leads to higher quality candidates, less turnover, and better performance.

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The Importance of Flexibility in Restaurant Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. In what ways is training a key factor in restaurant recovery? Owners must also take the time to lead by example for their staff.

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