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OUR DAILY BREATH: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Culinary Cues

There has never been a more important time for leadership – not the job title – the act of leadership and the positive actions of those who rise to the occasion. There are people who selflessly step up and do what they believe is right, even in the absence of real leadership. At the same time – they crave leadership direction.

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Fostering a Culture of Appreciation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Consider an Increase of Non-Healthcare Offerings : Many employers have historically offered health and wellness benefits to complement their employees’ health insurance coverage. However, the restaurant workforce tends to lean younger. Investing in employee growth shows that the company values their development.

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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

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This cannot happen in that popular, single-focused, free-standing restaurant. [] ASSESSMENT AND BENEFITS For the young cook starting out, it may be the experience that is most important when selecting an employer, but it is never too soon to start thinking about healthcare, paid vacation time, sick time, and even retirement benefits.

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF COOKS & CHEFS

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This will become as important as compensation. [] EXPECTING NOT JUST FAIR COMPENSATION, BUT REASONABLE BENEFITS INCLUDING HEALTHCARE, RETIREMENT, VACATION, SICK, AND PERSONAL TIME: The best cooks and chefs will require (and rightfully should) the same consideration that any other industry would of long-term employees.

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‘Life Is All About Balance’

Modern Restaurant Management

We use Highlight Healthcare as our primary healthcare for all employees that couples with the umbrella health insurance from the Affordable Care Act. In my direct emails to the staff, I always included my contact info as well as our leadership team and our HR director if they ever needed anything.

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10 Types Of Management Styles For Effective Leadership

Sling

Leadership skills, like most abilities in life, must be earned through practice and hard work. In this post, the experts at Sling will share 10 types of management styles for effective leadership so that you can take your management skills—and your business—to the next level. 10 Types Of Management Styles For Effective Leadership.

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A COOK FULFILLED

Culinary Cues

Make sure that your compensation package includes some level of healthcare – this is the price of admission. Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better.”. Talk with them one-on-one, inquire about their families, and give them an opportunity to share. Bill Bradley. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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