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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY

Culinary Cues

It’s been 89 years since Escoffier stood in front of a range for the last time, yet his presence is still felt by professional cooks and chefs. In every office where I sat over the past 30 some odd years, has hung this picture of the master craftsman, leader, and ambassador of proper cooking and kitchen organization.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

The kitchen is a place where those who are successful come to the realization that those later aptitudes are enhanced through experience – the more you do, the better you become. Some talented people are not the best cooks and chefs and quite often the most intelligent (using commonly referred to scales of measurement) are lacking in common sense.

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How Hygiene Can Bolster Restaurant Performance and Satisfaction

Modern Restaurant Management

Breaking up your workflow across front of house, back of house, and restrooms can help your staff confidently deliver a great meal and a memorable guest experience. Front of House The front of the house is the first part of your establishment that guests see. Here are my tips for back of house: 1.

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A COOK FULFILLED

Culinary Cues

It is also this potential that allows teachers to change the direction of a young student’s life, a garden expert to beautifully landscape a home, a plumber to turn copper into a work of art, an electrician to properly wire a house, or a cook to prepare a perfect restaurant meal. Each person has something to offer and a need to do so.

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THE GREATEST THREAT TO AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

This is a false sense of relief unless restaurant’s view this as a new chance to shine, a chance to be exceptional at what they do whether it is serving pizza or seven-course meals. People do care about value and once the splash of being able to get out of the house wears off, value assessment will be paramount once again.

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What to wear to a restaurant job interview and how to prepare

Open for Business

Office setting, front of house, or back of house? Front of House People interviewing for front-of-house roles know they will be representing the restaurant and iterating with guests. Getting dressed is certainly an important part of the process, but it’s only one part of the preparations.

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

Seriously, why would you ever jump into the deep end unless you had a plan and real-life measurements that serve as a roadmap? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. How hard can it be – right?