Culinary Cues

MAY 24, 2022

Well, there is little that can be said to those who have caught the restaurant fever – you know, when that opportunity finally knocks, and you have your sights on a café with your name on it. First and foremost, you need to build a checklist, a very well thought out checklist of everything that must be done before you open your doors.

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Café Take-out License Small Business 387

Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

This storytelling through cooking evolved over centuries into restaurants that offered interesting tales to strangers and friends alike. Today, restaurants serve a multitude of purposes that has brought this industry to a status of importance that is impossible to deny.

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Travel Back of House Customer Service Small Business 442

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

With more than one million restaurants in the US we can flip a coin and hope for the great, will likely step through the doors of good, and far too often settle into the mediocre. Some mediocre operations may experience a false sense of euphoria simply because of supply and demand. Our goal is to be the restaurant of choice for locals.

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Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 396

Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

The restaurant business is sometimes like the canary in the coal mine and at other times like the father of teenage children – the last to know. Most of the problems in restaurants were there before but not so vivid, not so “in your face”. ‘The times they are a changin’, proclaimed Bob Dylan in 1964.

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Food Truck Back of House Education Training 322

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

For the restaurant operator caught up in the current, somewhat bleak reality of the business environment we are living in – there is hope in knowing how resilient the business of food can be. The first step is to open up that time-tested playbook and remind you how important the basics are. You can do this! HOSPITALITY FIRST.

Social Media 438

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 438

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. The Dangers of Poor Restaurant Communication. Poor restaurant communication equals poor service. Table of Contents.

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Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2021

You know – the individuals who found their mission as a cook – they have been tucked away since March of 2020 waiting for an opportunity to open that knife roll bag, draw their essential tools across that water stone and hone the edges on a steel and counting the days when they could once again find the rhythm of the line.

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Food Order Café Ordering Inventory 473

Culinary Cues

APRIL 2, 2020

If you are a chef or restaurant owner I would like you to begin today with a significant question: “If I had to build this restaurant concept all over again, knowing what I know now, what would it look like – how would it be different? You may never have a better chance to ask and answer this question than right now.

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Guest Recovery Take-out Hiring 2019 395

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

So you want to open up your very own coffee shop. In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Market and Promote the Opening. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! We're all here for it!

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2022

Whatever you want to achieve, and whatever position you seek: Restaurant Chef, Research Chef, Personal Chef, Restaurateur, Food and Beverage Director, Teacher, Author, Consultant, or Product Developer are all within your reach. Do you want to be a chef some day in a high-volume family style restaurant? Yes, this is ABSOLUTELY TRUE.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Yes, I’m talking about what it will be like in our restaurants from this point on and into the foreseeable future. Combine this with the cost of a culinary or hospitality education and the 30-year payback to become debt free and many young students are turning their backs on a restaurant career. [] LABOR WILL BE MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE.

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Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 420

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Since the start of the pandemic, restaurants across the country have been on a rollercoaster ride. Many restaurants have set themselves apart by offering exceptional personalized service. Across the country, openings and closings are in flux. Some establishments have opened, only to find that they may have to close again.

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Customer Experience Fast Casual Customer Service Mobile Ordering 239

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? 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. Instead, let’s look at some of the common reasons why restaurants fail (this is only a sampling).

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Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 369

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Maybe it’s a local diner as a dishwasher or assistant to a short order cook; maybe it’s a fast food operation as a “sandwich artist” or grill person for that hamburger chain; or maybe it’s a summer snack bar where you learn to walk through all of the steps. Those entry-level positions offer a multitude of advantages and truly serve a need.

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Fine Dining Food Order Back of House Uniforms 393

7 Shifts

APRIL 12, 2023

Destination Unknown Restaurants is a group based in Washington, D.C. Destino, a modern Mexican restaurant, Taqueria Las Gemelas, and Ghostburger , a ghost kitchen who counts President Biden and Vice President Harris as recent guests. But before we dive in, Kelly told us how she got into the restaurant business. "My

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Back of House Front of House Small Business 2023 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. Still, you should conduct a thorough audit of your current restaurant(s) before expanding your business further. Here are some of the questions you should ask yourself.

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Franchise Franchising Audits Point of Sale 368

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too.

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Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Apicbase

AUGUST 5, 2022

Some restaurants immediately thrive in a new location, while others can barely keep their heads above water. At first glance, they look equally good: the food is excellent, the staff friendly, the price right and everything well organised. Okay, stop right there, if you’ve started googling for a restaurant marketing agency.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 18, 2022

You address everything like a surgeon ready for the operating table knowing that all items have a place, and everything must be in its place. You set down your knives, wash your hands again, grab a cup of coffee and knock on the chef’s office door. Now it’s time to get to work. Some people just don’t know.

Café 418

Café Training Waste Seating 418

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2023

Team management is a top concern for restaurants these days. 37% of restaurant operators say employee retention and productivity is one of their priorities for 2023. One in five operators report reducing labor costs as one of their main goals. Their weekly internal newsletter reminds employees of open job postings.

Hiring 195

Hiring Training Management Management 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

Ever wondered about the carbon footprint of your restaurant? Our own data shows that over 10% of restaurants are looking into offering more vegan and plant-based options. But how can restaurants reduce their carbon footprint on a granular level? So let’s dive into the positive changes you can make and your customers will admire.

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Waste Food Supply Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 13, 2021

Author’s Note: This is an excerpt from my new book title Your Restaurant Culture Sucks! You’ve heard it said to you by every consultant out there.You need to work ON your restaurant and not IN your restaurant. You keep rolling up your sleeves and working IN your restaurant. Two Restaurants: Two Mindsets.

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Coaching Back of House Front of House Training 352

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

After a period of time – that restaurant meal was pushed to the back burner. Time will quickly tell as restaurants begin to open and operators try to coax back those cooks, chefs, and servers to an industry that still has a few warts that need to be addressed. Is this where we are at? Do it all and do it often.

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Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 287

Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2020

What many outside of those who work in hotels, travel industries, restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops, do not realize is just how fragile this business is. A day of poor sales makes a restaurant or café cringe with disappointment. Banks are reluctant, for good reason, to even build in a line of credit for fear of restaurant failure.

Café 352

Café Hotels Certification Point of Sale 352

Chowly

APRIL 11, 2024

6 Tips to Make it Well-Worth Your Time- Conference season is upon us in the restaurant industry. Here are a few tips for ensuring your time at restaurant conferences go smoothly and that you’ll get the most out of the conference. Do your research and be friendly. Looking forward to connecting again soon.”

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Social Media Small Business Events Customer Experience 105

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2022

When a food historian someday drafts a history of how the restaurant industry survived the pandemic, food delivery apps will arise as one of the heroes of that story. They accounted for more than 80 percent of all restaurant transactions during those days. If you aren’t organized, your operations can be quickly overrun.

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Delivery Customer Service Food Order Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2023

If you want to have a successful restaurant, great food is not an option — it is a necessity. After all, people go to restaurants to eat. Any restaurant can have great food. Your restaurant concept is the key to becoming and staying popular with diners. Still, great food is not enough.

Food 180

Food Customer Experience Social Media Food Order 180

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

Ever wondered about the carbon footprint of your restaurant? Our own data shows that over 10% of restaurants are looking into offering more vegan and plant-based options. But how can restaurants reduce their carbon footprint on a granular level? So let’s dive into the positive changes you can make and your customers will admire.

Waste 221

Waste Food Supply Seasonal Menu Equipment 221

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Restaurants are filling up again, but hiring and retaining employees in the midst of a national workforce shake-up remains an uphill battle. With staff in short supply as millions of Americans continue to quit their jobs, restaurants looking to ramp up hiring for the busy season are faced with an ultra-competitive hiring market.

Hiring 212

Hiring Employee Relations Leadership Restaurant Law 212

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The average restaurant employee, however, change jobs every 56 days ! It’s a miracle that restaurants remain a significant part of the economy despite this major staffing problem. How does this revolving door affect the restaurant industry? Just how bad is restaurant employee turnover? Here’s how.

Hiring 360

Hiring Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 360

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

If you're having trouble finding great people to work in your restaurant, you're not alone. There's a labor shortage impacting the restaurant industry, made tougher by the pandemic. According to 7shifts' restaurant industry data , shifts scheduled are recovering at a slower rate than sales. Writing a good job description.

Hiring 370

Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

Just because dine-in business is on hold doesn’t mean your restaurant’s future has to be. Now is the time to get ahead and make sure you are equipped to adequately address what customers will likely be worried about most: restaurant cleanliness and sanitation. And questions linger: “How clean is this restaurant?”

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White Paper Seating Employee Relations Back of House 212

EATER

JULY 21, 2020

We spent a month preparing to safely reopen our restaurant. Five hours after opening our doors, the state made us close again. Since Day One of the lockdown, we have innovated and adapted to keep the lights on in our taco restaurant, with a small takeout and delivery operation that employed 10 percent of our original staff.

Small Business 111

Small Business Back of House Food Safety Dine-in 111

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The internet holds countless stories of inappropriate behavior that female restaurant workers have endured. The internet holds countless stories of inappropriate behavior that female restaurant workers have endured. Women-owned restaurants often have their accomplishments overlooked. She promptly quit. Remember me?I

Leadership 195

Leadership FOH BOH Website Management 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Sling

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Your business’s grand opening is a very exciting — and important, and nerve-wracking — time. Our experts have created a list of proven grand opening ideas for small businesses that will help you get the word out and host the best event possible. Grand Opening Ideas For Small Businesses. 1) Build Buzz With Social Media.

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Small Business Social Media Advertising Events 148

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. It shows your employer that you're a good fit for the role—and tells you if the restaurant is a good fit for you. Restaurant Interview Questions and Answers [PDF]. Table of Contents.

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Customer Experience Website Management Hiring Back of House 397