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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Menu Customer Service Sports 78

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 Menu Customer Service Sports 78

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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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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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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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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7 Shifts

APRIL 21, 2023

These courses were bite-sized presentations that Bhushan developed from his own experience. Kelly McCutcheon, Group Director of Training & Development at Whataburger It's hard to say where Kelly McCutcheon's love for training started. In that role, McCutcheon led the creation of the TM to GM career training program.

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Hospitality Dine-in Bar Menu 195

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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Café Training Serving Operations 337

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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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

I have seen pride in the eyes of a line cook who finished plating a beautiful menu item as it was presented in the pass, and the look of appreciation when the team of dishwashers was offered a special employee meal – a meal that said: “We couldn’t do it without you.” Celebration is common in the kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Huse Culinary’s VP of Culture and Learning Leanna Chroman came to the realization that in order to keep pace with new restaurant training processes she needed to go on a bit of a journey. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, HC Tavern + Kitchen and 1933 Lounge, Chroman was in placed in charge of training.

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Embrace the Suck

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Some of the most damaging communication issues come from high up in organizations, so if you work with other managers and owners, stay updated on all issues and policies to ensure you're presenting the same set of instructions across the board. Train your employees to confirm requests if they're unclear instead of making assumptions.

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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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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

From my perspective the answer lies in menu planning, training, and labor efficiency. Smaller portions lead to lower price tags, broader acceptance, and enhanced value from a well-designed, balanced meal. [] TRAINING: We all know the drill – it’s a business of pennies, but without everyone’s buy-in, those pennies will quickly evaporate.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

They hire and train the most dedicated professionals to execute the plan, and they are always focused on the details. They hone their skills through trial and error, repetition, and the pursuit of knowledge. It may be elusive, but perfection is the inspiration that pushes us forward. Perfection is impossible, but you don’t stop aiming for it.”

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Fine Dining Menu Café Food 333

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures. Will any of the hiring or training be conducted remotely? How to adjust new hire training during COVID-19 You should aim to complete as much new staff training remotely as possible. What PPE will you provide?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 16, 2022

The flavor, aroma, texture, or presentation made you sit back in your chair, close your eyes, and wonder how anything could be this good. Remember how beautiful those well designed and executed plate presentations gave you pause, stopped your conversations, and insisted that you snap a picture for posterity. Restaurant Consulting.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

For the Restaurateur: Are you willing to take a hard look at your business model and change how you attract, train, invest in, compensate, and evaluate your staff? Are you willing to spend much more time working with and training your staff – building their skill set and showing them how to really cook from the heart?

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Share, teach, and train others – this is the fuel that drives your own leadership engine. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Look at your current role as the most important in the success of the operation and the power of the plate. Master your role and support those around you. Seek to be all that you can be. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It usually involves an orientation, paperwork collection, and training. Day Two Training: Learning how to do your job with a training manual, in-person classes, online learning, and shadowing. Restaurant technology training, including how to request shifts and what to do during opening and closing shifts.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It is easy to blame money, non-traditional work hours, unrealistic training in culinary schools, and the younger generation as a whole – but even if we (the industry as a whole) were able to snap our fingers and fix these issues, it is likely that team building and retention would still be challenging. TEACH AND TRAIN. Richard Branson.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 4, 2021

The quick fix may just be a dramatic change in how we plan and present our menus. This will, of course, make it far more challenging to control quality and consistency, but with a movement towards on-going training and quality assurance – it can be done. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Seasonal Menu Menu 2021 Food Supply 463

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The tasks of the chef are fairly universal: planning menus, putting your signature on each dish, hiring and training staff, ordering product and building vendor relationships, controlling costs and adhering to budgets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, etc. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.meyersassociates.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design. Let your compassion and preparedness shine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

We also prepared a formal Schematic Design presentation for approval. This presentation included final floor plans, 3D-sketched renderings, furniture selections and finishes found in the space. They are receiving real-time feedback and learning the nuances that go into preparing a fine dining experience and managing a restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Plan out your labor costs (costs associated with staffing) by researching average wages in your area, suggested training costs, and any benefits you’ll provide. Training before opening. Maintain your inventory costs and labour costs without affecting service and presentation. Rachel, The Bison. Jeff, Wimpy's Diner. ?.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 6, 2020

PLAN BETTER -TRAIN HARDER. It is never as simple as just changing the menu. Thinking all of this through while engaging input from every stakeholder will make for a smooth transition, when a menu is changed at the whim of the chef then you can expect chaos. Send, via the electronic form to the Federal Trade Commission. Restaurant Consulting.

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Menu Front of House Government Small Business 237

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

If you teach in a live restaurant environment on your campus is it operated with five times as many cooks in training as would be possible in a real restaurant? PLAN BETTER –TRAIN HARDER. Make sure that it is clear and positive. LACK OF REALISM. Is what you are teaching real? LACK OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Food Education 510

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Managers will do their best to keep morale up while the families of those workers are home without one of their sons, daughters, mothers, or fathers present. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. They will celebrate on another day – a way to compensate for the absence. But it won’t be the same. They all sacrifice for the business of hospitality.

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