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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. Participate in workshops, peruse literature, and mingle with successful figures in your sector. And much like a bad dish, it's tough to swallow.

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

Ken Burgin

I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. Learning Modules : Use ChatGPT to develop comprehensive learning modules on restaurant operations such as reservation management, handling peak hours, and providing excellent service.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

If the managers or owners doing an interview raise and answer these job applicant questions, they will have a better rapport with applicants. Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen.

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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. The system can also automatically send orders to the kitchen or bar, eliminating the need for manual communication.

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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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Developing a Safety and Sanitation Schedule for Your Commercial Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Highlight the potential hazards of bacteria and mold growth, and the impacts they can have on the quality and safety of your products. Provide Ongoing Training It's essential to provide ongoing training to ensure that your employees are up to date on the latest safety and hygiene protocols.

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How to become ‘Employer of Choice’ for local Hospitality Teachers (and help solve your staff shortage)

Ken Burgin

Why not sponsor one with a Gift Voucher for the local kitchen supply shop? You may also hear of kitchen equipment that the school needs. Focus on nutrition, food safety and safe work practices to help teachers cover those essential parts of the curriculum. Run a barista workshop at your cafe.