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THE KING IS IN THE HOUSE

Culinary Cues

SOME TIME IN THE LATE 1960’S: Walking through the back entrance to the Statler Hilton Hotel was like stepping into a totally different world. The Vice President was ushered into the room through the back gates of the hotel through the kitchen where I was working. The past is only insignificant if we let it slip from our minds.

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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

Culinary Cues

My money is placed on working in a quality hotel, resort, or club. Of course, restaurants are great places to build your bag of tricks, ones where the chef has very high standards and is willing to share, but dollar for dollar, a club, hotel, or resort provides the package with the best value.

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Restaurant Revenue Management: 3 Killer Strategies to Boost Sales

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Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— It was used in the airline and hotel industry to significant effect, with some companies reporting sales increasing of between 2 to 5%. What is Restaurant Revenue Management? A tense atmosphere.

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Your Guide to Redefining Hotel Cleanliness

Gourmet Marketing

It’s been about three months since the hotel industry began feeling the harsh effects of COVID-19. How are you going to prepare for the return of your hotel guests? Software company Canary Technologies recently launched an innovative new way to check-in hotel guests with Contactless Check-in. Consider enhanced technology.

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7 Ways to prepare your restaurant for a successful summer

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Perfect your outdoor seating Whether it's a sidewalk cafe, rooftop terrace, or garden patio, outdoor dining is a major draw for guests when the weather warms up. Expand your al fresco seating and create a welcoming and comfortable outdoor space with stylish furniture, shade umbrellas, and ambient lighting.

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A COOK’S FIRST STEPS TO BEING GREAT

Culinary Cues

I never told you, but at the peak of my career I was the chef in a four-star hotel with a team of two dozen cooks. I called a friend of mine at my old hotel. I think, this is what you were destined to do, and I know someday you will become a chef in a great restaurant. Take care of it and keep it sharp. One step at a time, grasshopper.

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THE EINSTEIN MOMENT FOR RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

EXPERIENCE – Horst Shultze, a young bellman at a hotel used his experience of working his way through various positions to eventually land the position of CEO of Ritz Carlton Hotels and their approach towards Total Quality Management. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. Restaurant Consulting.