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Transforming Restaurant Operations: Uniting Teams and Closing Communication Gaps

Modern Restaurant Management

Communication Silos in Restaurants A few communication silos that commonly present themselves in restaurant operations include: Waitstaff : The most common communication silo in restaurants is the waitstaff who bear the brunt of the customer-facing operations of the restaurant, since they are the ones who get to see the customer experience up close.

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THE DOG AND BUTTERFLY

Culinary Cues

The contradiction of anxiety and peace seems to be present in every kitchen that reaches for the butterfly. Despair is present in the eyes of cooks who are within striking distance of those allusive first orders clicking off the POS printer. Being a professional cook or chef is such a contradiction of the human condition.

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Your Go-To Guide for Restaurant Inventory Management

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That's why we're presenting you with all you need to know about inventory's essential steps, best practices, and helpful resources below. You should take physical inventory on everything from edible ingredients and cleaning supplies to dinnerware, uniforms, and tabletop items - anything you need to order more of. Table of Contents.

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Restaurant Bookkeeping: Comprehensive Guide to Master Bookkeeping

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On a similar note, when searching for a modern cloud-based POS system to keep track of your sales, look for one that can be integrated into other restaurant software. Some of the best POS systems you can try include Toast, TouchBistro, and Square. Labor costs Labor costs usually depend on your restaurant’s policy.

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THE MOMENT WHEN YOU ARE IN THE ZONE – PART I

Culinary Cues

Tom quickly washed his hands, tied on an apron, adjusted his uniform and set-up his workstation. If he wanted to move up to a more demanding station he would need to “discover” how each player worked, how they set-up their stations, the flavor profile of each dish, timing, and plate presentations. Here we go! Restaurant Consulting.

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CHEFS- WE ARE ALL THE SAME, YET ALL SO DIFFERENT

Culinary Cues

And others may be content to present their food with great realism as Norman Rockwell might if he had been a chef. When I see a cook in a clean uniform taking a quick break from his or her work – I feel his or her condition and appreciate whom they are. I have immense appreciation for all cooks who are simply dedicated to what they do.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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Here’s an example of an onboarding overview: Day One Orientation: Learning about the restaurant’s culture and history, meeting coworkers, and receiving a uniform. Admin: Filling out employment paperwork and receiving access to tools like the employee timekeeping portal, employee email, POS, and security system.

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