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How to Get Your Kitchen Ready for Summer Weather

Goliath Consulting

Smart ways to keep your restaurant or bar running cool, safe, and efficient all season long. Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and—if you’re not prepared—hot kitchens that slow down service, impact food quality, and push your staff to the edge. Here’s how to prep your kitchen to beat the heat. Your staff.

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Spring HVAC Maintenance: A Smart Investment for Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

As the chill of winter fades and patio season returns, restaurant owners have a prime opportunity to prepare their HVAC systems for the demands of spring. Instead of waiting for issues to arise, a proactive maintenance approach can prevent costly repairs, improve energy efficiency, and ensure diners stay comfortable throughout the season.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

7 Shifts

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue.

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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. Menu knowledge : Learn the entire menu and how to upsell and cross-sell items on that menu. Culinary techniques : Ensuring kitchen staff are familiar with recipes, cooking methods, and plating standards.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations? For example, the manager might share how they implemented cross-training among the staff, like teaching servers to handle some basic tasks in the kitchen. How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? Clear communication is also key.

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

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How would you recommend menu items to guests to enhance their dining experience? Have you ever handled a situation where a customer asked for a dish not on the menu? What techniques do you use to upsell menu items or drinks? How do you ensure a team-oriented approach to working with the kitchen staff and other waiters?

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5 Ways to Update Your Restaurant to Keep Customers Coming Back

The Rail

2 Fresh and Local Ingredients Elevate the Menu Using fresh, locally grown foods freshens the menu and demonstrates quality consciousness. Seasonal cuisine lets guests look forward to something all year long. Creative menu changes can draw foodies searching for the next outstanding taste sensation.