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THE KING IS IN THE HOUSE

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Past maintenance and the boiler room of massive furnaces providing heat and hot water for twenty some odd floors of guest rooms and eighteen banquet rooms ranging in size from twenty seat board rooms to two-thousand seat ballrooms, and the three restaurants that grace the main lobby.

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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

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These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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IN PURSUIT OF THE CARROT

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Mostly methodical once an understanding of the playing field is in hand, it is always inspiring when a coach/leader throws in a curve ball, a trick play, or an unexpected new menu item or style of service – something that makes the competition scratch their heads, and fans jump out of their seats.

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How to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants

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Any establishment that serves food or beverages to guests is eligible. Outdoor seating construction. Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. Who is eligible to receive grants?

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? These elements include the following: Number of guests you expect to serve in a day.

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A COOK’S FIRST STEPS TO BEING GREAT

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Chef Pierre referred to him as the house roundsman. Every position is important – an understanding that would serve him well throughout his career. You learn more every day, from every situation, from every team, and from each chef with whom you serve.

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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

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Yesterday is easy to look back on – it gives us strength and a point of reference, it provides context and the ability to analyze our actions, and it provides hope since we managed to work our way through it. Today is what gives us the most angst since we live in uncharted territory with all of the unpredictable factors that align with it.