7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You won't be able to refer to your previous restaurant opening playbook and follow it to the letter. The benefits of this decision include relying on a proven business model, which will ease the opening and operating process, as you'll be able to refer to what worked (and what is working) at your original location.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. Make your restaurant a destination for celebration.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

It is also a nonprofit that has spent 30 years training at-risk youth exiting the juvenile detention system to work in hospitality. So the staff and the 15 young people working that night spent most of the evening doing extra training and cleaning to keep busy. Café Momentum is more than just a restaurant, though. Several U.S.

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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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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. for reference during the meeting.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

This menu is developed using analytical data that is drawn from surveys and historical reference to other restaurants within a community or region. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. That being said – here are a few examples of “menu thinking” that can be considered: [] A COLLECTION OF ITEMS THAT SELL. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It will take super-human effort, ample amounts of time, arduous training, and boat loads of cash. When individuals speak of fine dining excellence they will often follow with reference to chef/restaurateurs with names like Boulud, Keller, Achatz, Robuchon, or Morimoto. What will it take for you to become part of that club?

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You can reference average party size, takeout vs. on-premise orders, the popular menu items, and other key metrics to to forecast restaurant sales. Here are a few tips for sourcing, hiring, and training enough employees to get you through the holidays — and then some. How do sales change during the holidays? Holiday Referral Sprints.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Train Staff to Encourage Participation The wait staff of your restaurant are representatives of your brand and are those who have direct contact with your customers. Training your staff to promote your surveys effectively involves several steps: 1. Customers can take part in the survey and engage their loyalty program at the same time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Ask for References and Experience. Additionally, if you are interested in working with a particular company, you should ask to receive ample references. Training your staff in these techniques can also help if an event like this takes place. Training of Professional Security Guards.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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. Food safety training Florida law (specifically, F. 509.049 ) requires food safety training for every employee in food service.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food I don’t like to rant, but this is a rant worthy topic.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Our research from over 1,900 restaurant professionals shows that the main reasons employees quit are due to poor training, bad relationships with managers, and lack of team-building activities. Doesn’t it make sense to create a restaurant employee handbook that encourages a positive workplace culture through teamwork and training?

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Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

STRUCTURE Many of us secretly enjoy the structure of a kitchen, the chain of command, the organization that is so critical (mise en place) and the reference to time tested cooking methods. When we depend on people who are dependable and well trained then the kitchen is like a fine-tuned orchestra and the expeditor is the conductor.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In his work, he realized that many employees get thrust into management positions without any training. So he created a universal training manual, his book— The Surprise Restaurant Manager. We refer to these employees as “51 percenters.” Texting is a valid format for team training. Why texting?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Has a recent state law change made sexual harassment training mandatory, but you don’t know where to begin? Employee rights Refer to your state’s employee rights and make sure to go over them in this section. Are your existing standard operating procedures working as well as they could? Look no further.

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Tableo

JUNE 21, 2023

Training staff members at serving drinks with finesse is crucial to differentiate yourself from competitors and to improve the overall dining experience for patrons. Give them a thorough guide or book of cocktail recipes that they can refer to when making drinks. What’s in pouring a drink?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

He is referred to as the hit maker for bands. He is not one of those fancy, over-the-top, crazy fast and wild drummers who lives to be the center of attention – Purdy and what he calls the “Purdy Shuffle” is a simple, mesmerizing backbeat that makes you tap your feet, sway your head, and smile. Bread is the same way. No excuses – GET TO WORK!

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Now, by great I am not referring to the number of accolades, feature stories, or titles that appear after their name (although many have rightfully earned all of that) – I am referring to how they are perceived by others. PLAN BETTER –TRAIN HARDER – BE GREAT. Every person needs balance and personal care. Restaurant Consulting.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

In fact, even years later, someone always seems to reference the fact that the vice president didn’t think very highly of my cooking, and Elvis couldn’t even tolerate my poached eggs. After all was said and done, my special assignment was the basis for countless jokes and ribbings by the kitchen team for weeks afterward.

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Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 318

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

A pre-shift meeting is, simply, a meeting that occurs before meal service where the manager gathers the team to go over updates, train them, and get the team excited and motivated for the upcoming shift. They also serve as a place to offer short training sessions for new practices, taste new dishes and connect with them team.

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Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 397

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Competition is healthy if you use it as a reference to improve. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”? This was the first time that anyone actually referred to the kitchen as a great place to learn, grow, and get a foothold on a career. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Be Something Special – Be a Cook. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Back of House Reference Presentation Mobile Ordering 420

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sometimes online profiles are referred to as the “digital storefront” for a business, and it is health to think of profiles in this way. Additionally, training staff to understand the importance of accurate online data and enabling them with the right tools can help avoid the pitfalls of ghosting customers.

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Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Service Customer Experience 185

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

On occasion you may need to make adjustments so that an employee can work through their challenges (schedule adjustment, change assignments, send them home, offer advice, refer them to someone who might help, etc.). If employees are properly trained to perform a task then you need to trust them to do it. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ask for references. Make sure anyone you want to hire has well-trained staff and more importantly experienced supervisors on the job site for every job. Cleaners who are experts will be happy to brag about their successes. They should be willing to share. The same applies to any company you hire to clean your restaurant.

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EATER

APRIL 16, 2024

This popular saying in Colombia (which mirrors sayings elsewhere like “the shoemaker’s child always goes barefoot”) references the way specialists often forget to share their gifts with their own communities. The family eventually expanded to eight locations across the city, training locals to become baristas.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Context refers to whom you are enjoying a food with, the environment where eating takes place, your connection with the person who prepared it, the source of components, the history of the dish and its ingredients, memories connected to the item, or the ceremony that may be part of enjoying that dish. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Influencer Customer Experience Dine-in Training 363

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2019

By “all in” I am referring to total commitment, building your life around the demands of the job, and most significantly to do so while being oblivious to the impact that this commitment has on other aspect of one’s life. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. He wondered how he would prevail and how he would feel about the job in a year or two.

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Reference Uniforms Social Media Take-out 345

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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. It refers to interactions with people and events that sit forever in our memories. How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it?

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Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 315

EATER

JUNE 25, 2020

In Illinois, a Cook County judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering multiple McDonald’s locations in Chicago — including a franchisee, as well as a wholly-owned subsidiary operating corporate stores — to improve safety protocols for mask wearing, social distancing, and training, the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Training Employee Relations Supplies Food Safety 72

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Many restaurant workers have friends in the industry that they can refer to you. It is in my firm conviction that an executive or business owner should pack a team with 51 percenters because training them in the technical aspects will then come far more easily. Just keep this mantra in mind: prioritize fit, and train for skill.

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Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

Food Business

MAY 6, 2022

Interview (we used to have two ppl interveiw— one of the other of us would have the BS meter turned on) Call references. Make sure you have a training process in place. First month version and up to 6 months of training…or continuous, help them feel engaged) 6. Don’t rush the process.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 18, 2023

The important thing about those moments in time is their value as a reference. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Sure, luck can be involved, but luck is rarely something to depend on or take credit for. Don’t ever push aside the opportunity to have those moments, to build those silos, to celebrate the wins, and learn from the disappointment.

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Back of House Front of House Education Café 379

Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

This job is killing me” could refer to the physical, mental, or emotional toll that a job inflicts on a person. “It’s a job” is a common response to “How are things at your place of employment”, generally meaning that it is what it is – a means to a paycheck and that’s it. you can do better than this’”. -Dr.

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7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2021

We refer to these employees as “51 percenters.” We can all train each other how to do something, but there's an emotional skill that you either have or you don't, which is that you care deeply about doing something incredibly well,” says Meyer. The importance of your “HQ”. “At We don't want to hire finished products. Work Ethic.

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Hiring Hospitality Fine Dining Training 435

Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2022

With this in mind, habit changes will not be driven by one sector, but rather through a unified effort including doctors, dietitians, cooks and chefs, family, marketers, and what Kennedy refers to as a “tribe of food coaches”. The result is a modular textbook reference for all who can become a change advocate – a culinary coach.

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