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Planning Year-Round Training to Improve Restaurant Operations

The Rail

Training in this area might include: Food safety : Food safety is non-negotiable. Culinary techniques : Ensuring kitchen staff are familiar with recipes, cooking methods, and plating standards. Workplace safety : Teach staff how to report hazards, use equipment properly, and execute emergency procedures.

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How To Become A Restaurant Manager in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

7 Shifts

On the front-of-house side, they focus on customer service, solving problems quickly to keep guests happy and returning. Managers also handle budgeting, track income and expenses to maintain profitability, and work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure menu items are prepared according to the restaurant's standards.

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Promoting Employee Well-being in the Restaurant Industry: Mitigating Work Risks & Boosting Morale

The Rail

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant employee well-being is key to kitchen productivity and front-of-house service. Most cafes and kitchens are high-pressure environments that require chefs and serving staff to work with perfect precision to produce perfect plates in a timely manner.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. What is the kitchen’s work culture like? How are creativity and input from the kitchen staff valued?

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Training Material for Restaurant & Cafe Employees

Ken Burgin

What are 10 ways they can use it to develop training material and activities to train restaurant FRONT OF HOUSE S TAFF? Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules. I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees.

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Inside the Snack Closets Providing a Haven for Queer and Trans Youth

EATER

The moment I walked through the front door, desperate for quiet and my stomach rumbling, I beelined for the kitchen and made Annie’s mac and cheese. From the Harlem neighborhood in New York to Spartanburg, South Carolina, snack closets provide a longed-for moment of safety, exploration, and rest. But when 3:10 p.m.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. This has left restaurants struggling to find and retain staff.