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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

Some talented people are not the best cooks and chefs and quite often the most intelligent (using commonly referred to scales of measurement) are lacking in common sense. When you are responsible for it then it means so much more. [] OF COURSE, THOSE SHOES MUST BE POLISHED: A friend of mine used to say clean shoes, happy shoes, happy cook.

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CLOSING THE RINGS OF THE TOTAL RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE

Culinary Cues

So, I began to think about patterns and habits of this type and how my exercise goal might serve as a model for restaurants seeking to find a formula for success. An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since.

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The Devil is in The Detail – providing avenues for asset growth through F&B operational excellence

Future Food

Much of this good work can be compromised when individual operators do not demonstrate the operational standards which they set out to achieve – whether it be a damaged menu board, inconsistent food display standards, inefficient service, poor cleanliness & hygiene standards or lack of uniform standards.

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A CHEF’S MANIFESTO – 2021

Culinary Cues

Every now and then this can serve as a “checks and balance” activity to keep you on the right path and assess where and why you might have strayed from those “stakes in the ground” that are important to your core. Some refer to this as delegation, but behind delegation of duties must lay a willingness to trust.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

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. Give out hard copies and make digital copies accessible on a cloud storage system so that staff can easily reference them.

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How To Open a Restaurant

The Restaurant Group

Will you serve American, Italian, Mexican, or fusion? Operational Programming Restaurant operations management refers to the system that will help managers and owners oversee day-to-day operations. Restaurant Design Once you establish your brand concept, it is easier to work on the design of your restaurant.

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WHEN COOKING BECOMES MORE THAN A JOB

Culinary Cues

There is never enough to be independent, and certainly no vision of a future in the food business, but for now – it serves a purpose. Those entry-level positions offer a multitude of advantages and truly serve a need. Here are some indicators: YOU KNOW YOU HAVE MOVED BEYOND A PAYCHECK WHEN: You are proud of the uniform that you wear.