Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

To this end, cooks know exactly what to do and are trained to execute accordingly. Will the flavors and presentations of the food suffer? Cooks are expected to follow these standards and never deviate. The reputation of the business is based on “no surprises”. This leads not only to product consistency, but also cost dependability.

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Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As critical functions in multi-unit restaurants, training and operations are inherently intertwined. Because operations leaders are focused on creating scalable processes, and helping teams better execute the work they do every day, training is a critical factor for success.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Have you experienced the flavors and presentations of the items that may grace your menu? Can others depend on you to keep a level head? [] HAVE YOU EVER BUILT A BUDGET AND MANAGED IT EVERY DAY: Ah, yes, we love to cook and present beautiful plates of food. You are good at that, after all you have been cooking for 15years.

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Seasonal Menu Leadership Fine Dining Training 481

Ken Burgin

JULY 25, 2023

Designing short training games or ‘microlearning’, involves several principles to ensure they’re effective, engaging, and suitable for the purpose: Relevant to the work environment and reinforce key skills or knowledge. Encourage staff to take turns preparing and presenting them.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Want to learn about cold charcuterie, more about a full array of cheese, platter design and presentations, making centerpieces, buffet set-up, cold sauces and dressings, marination, and fermentation, etc.? Then the choice to work in hotels, resorts, and clubs is your best option. But through their network of like properties.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Hire attitude. [] TEACH AND TRAIN This is the chef’s primary job. Everything else falls into place if your staff are properly trained and as a result – confident in their abilities. [] EFFICIENCY WANES AFTER 10 HOUR SHIFTS It’s easy to abuse the most competent employees. It shows that you notice and care. DO THE RIGHT THING!

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

What if the chef, manager, and owner were required to do the same, in essence proclaiming they approve of the work as presented to the guest? Are you proud to present this to your teammates, manager, or guest?” Would it make a difference in attention to detail? Is there room to improve?

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The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Regardless, any issue stemming from a food handler’s lack of training could end in extreme monetary losses for a restaurant. The answer lies in the creation and implementation of a strong food safety and hygiene training program for food handlers. The Importance of Food Safety Training. Training Material.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It is very rare that any owner/operator demands a chef work that much, we just feel responsible and hate to ask our staff to work as hard as they do and not find the chef present to help, encourage, critique, and celebrate. Even though he or she may not actually cook each dish, it is the chef’s reputation that is presented to each guest.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

Certainly, the restaurant and the chef have a responsibility to train, but the individual cook can take that training to a new level if they are willing to seek out every opportunity to learn and grow. These skills will take time and dedication to master – start today! When this is done, the world is your oyster.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2021

TRAINING AND DELEGATION: Yes, the hospitality industry has plenty of responsibility for this situation that can only be resolved through teaching and training managers and chefs to be more efficient with their time, able to discover how to prioritize their tasks and learn when and how some of this work can trickle down to other staff members.

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Coaching Hotels Employee Relations Training 415

EATER

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are currently in training. Perhaps the test that best encapsulates just what it is a cheesemonger does is the five-minute presentation contestants must give on a cheese of their choice. They’re meeting with a team of coaches to finesse their routines. I’m always learning and trying to refine things.”

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Work at it, train for it, stand behind it, and make a difference. Is it ambience, music, plate presentations, great smells seeping out from the kitchen, the sound of frothing milk from the espresso machine, quality background music, fresh cut flowers, pots of herbs on the table, attractive logos and uniforms? BE PRESENT.

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Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

When we compromise on the quality of cooking, taste, and presentation then we suffer trying to win unhappy customers back and you, the chef, must look in a mirror and see the face of compromise. You set the tone for others to emulate. [] TEACH AND TRAIN. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Did they sense that the value was there?

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Customer Service Customer Experience Uniforms Presentation 344

Sling

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

At first glance, you may think that employee training is all about teaching your employees to perform their job according to your standards and procedures. Provide the right kind of training for your team and your business will run smoother than ever before. Effective Employee Training Methods. 1) Online Employee Training.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. General maintenance Restaurant management requires being ever-present and extremely attentive.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve had a lot of success with them recently, using a Trivia to train staff in a new business product – an otherwise very dry subject. But let’s face it, most restaurant training is boring ! It comes with dozens of pre-made Quizzes, Surveys and Training examples to practice with and use – an amazing variety.

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Training Sports Customer Service Events 158

Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

An effective restaurant training program is the driving force behind your business’s success. In this article, the workforce management experts at Sling give you tips for creating a restaurant training program that really works. Restaurant Training Vs. Onboarding. Restaurant Training. Onboarding. 1) Start Small.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2024

As a restaurant manager or owner, you are aware of the dangers fire presents to your business. Keeping Your Restaurant Safe From training your staff, to maintaining the establishment, many safety measures exist to prevent a fire from happening at your restaurant. Train your staff properly on the cleaning of the establishment.

Kitchen Safety 178

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Training Equipment 178

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 17, 2021

Staff Training : I’ve had a lot of success with quizzes lately, using a Trivia Quiz to train staff in a new business product – an otherwise very dry subject. Sound familiar with some of your staff training? It comes with dozens of pre-made Quizzes, Surveys and Training examples to practice with or use.

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Training Sports Entertainment Events 78

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the increasing relevance of social media as the primary method of getting a restaurants message out – chefs who are social media savvy (astute at using Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Twitter) will be at the top of the “hire” list for prominent restaurants. [] TEACHING/TRAINING. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 462

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The best operators train restaurant eyes and teach their employees to be ambassadors for greatness. Seek out the details and then prioritize corrective action. It’s never too small to worry about. Now, take it a step further and begin to imbed these restaurant eyes into the culture of the restaurant. It’s not hard, but it is relentless.

Uniforms 360

Uniforms Small Business Dine-in Training 360

Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Once considered a supplement to the standard training program, virtual training is now the preferred — and sometimes only — option for managers and owners who want to improve their team’s skills. Virtual Training 101. Not all virtual training software is created equal. 4) Prepare Your Virtual Training Presentation.

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Training Management Management Employee Relations 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In addition to scheduling, 7shifts handles staff payroll, tip management, hiring and application management, employee training, and much more. RUN also acts as an HR software, connecting payroll to core employee functions like training, record keeping, and onboarding. Get a Demo 6. Apple | Android 18. Apple | Android 19.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This oversight presents untapped potential to extend a franchise's reach and impact from the inside out. While there are several ways to incorporate visual communication with younger staff, a great place to start is with your training and onboarding processes. Picture this: You're at the annual franchisee meeting. So, why wait?

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Communication Franchise Franchising Leadership 172

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In addition to scheduling, 7shifts handles staff payroll, tip management, hiring and application management, employee training, and much more. RUN also acts as an HR software, connecting payroll to core employee functions like training, record keeping, and onboarding. Get a Demo 6. Apple | Android 18. Apple | Android 19.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 352

Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

You must teach and train the fundamentals, the processes, the flavor profiles, and the history behind cooking a certain way. Provide reading materials or links to articles that will reinforce what you say – it is important! [] SHOW (TRAIN): Very few things in life will sink in and become innate unless they are practiced.

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Training Presentation Employee Relations Article 368

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 17, 2021

Staff Training : I’ve had a lot of success with quizzes lately, using a Trivia Quiz to train staff in a new business product – an otherwise very dry subject. Sound familiar with some of your staff training? It comes with dozens of pre-made Quizzes, Surveys and Training examples to practice with or use.

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Training Sports Entertainment Events 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

" I give a lot of keynote presentations to restaurant brands, and most of them are franchises. And I do occasionally get admonishments like the one above before my presentations.) Franchisors Will Have to Provide More Management Training It won’t be enough to teach franchisees the operation. The franchisees are.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Employee Relations 200

Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2022

A new technique, a new way to measure, a different type of presentation, a different challenge in operations, a higher cost, product unavailability, more competition to keep us on our toes – it is never ending. Just when we think that we might be good at our jobs – something new stares us down.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

If you doubt my belief – think about this: If a line cook calls out – we simply spread the work out among those who are present. The rhythm of the kitchen is closely tied to the work and efficiency that is present in the dish area. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Front of House Back of House Uniforms Hiring 447

Culinary Cues

JULY 22, 2021

There have been numerous articles from restaurateurs asking customers to “give us a break, be patient, we’re trying our best, it’s not our fault that the food isn’t quite right, that the service is painfully slow, that servers are not well trained, or we just seem to be disorganized.” Restaurants must invest the time in training.

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Guest Recovery Uniforms Point of Sale Customer Experience 448

Foodable

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Listen to "A Classically Trained Chef’s Journey to Making Burgers" on Spreaker. In this episode of Chef AF, I chat with Chef Paul Griffin , chief culinary officer at BurgerFi about his training, his experience of over twenty years, and his road to BurgerFi. We have a five-person team based on the 5 positions that they train.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

That starts with proper staff training. What Awareness Training Must Cover Many states, including Florida, require hospitality industry employers to train their staff to be aware of the signs of trafficking, and how to prevent it. It calls for adequate liability coverage, which is predicated on solid mitigation practices.

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Employee Relations Tourism Hospitality Restaurant Law 161

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

They fear the look of disappointment or an abrasive comment; they fear the plate of untouched food, the half-eaten entrée they wrestled through heat and intensity of the kitchen to prepare and present, and they fear the role they may play in the success or failure of the restaurant. TRAINING: You can never train too much.

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Employee Relations Training Fine Dining Take-out 382

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

Investing in comprehensive training programs is key to meeting these skill requirements. Encouraging and training employees to be adaptable and capable of handling multiple roles within the restaurant enhances flexibility in staffing and operations.

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