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THE GREATEST THREAT TO AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

When I read an article the other day about BMW charging a subscription fee for heated seats in their cars, I thought: “Where are we going with this?” Of course, people want heated seats: “Oh well, I guess we have to pay, and pay, and pay for something that was previously part of the deal.”

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CHEFS – IS IT WORTH IT?

Culinary Cues

Yet tomorrow morning you will wake well before sunrise, put on that starched, white uniform, walk through those kitchen doors and face the challenges of a chef once again. There will always be the missed family events, the 5 a.m. Label us as you may: Type A’s, Obsessive/Compulsive, Driven, or to some observers – Ego Driven.

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

How everyone cares for their grooming, their uniform, their attitude, their hospitality persona; the way they treat each other and the respect they show for the ingredients they use; how honest they are and how they care for the space and equipment they use is all part of that professionalism package. [] NOT KNOWING LABOR LAW.

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DO IT RIGHT

Culinary Cues

When a destination welcomes more people than there are restaurant seats then even the mediocre seem to thrive but check back in a year or two and you will probably find a new owner, a new concept, and a different shot at success. Plain and simple. The ambience should support the product. Does it? [] BUILD AN APPROPRIATE TABLETOP.

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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. It’s important to train all newcomers on your service standards to make sure they’re giving guests a uniform experience.

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How to Show the Sparkling Cleanliness of Your Business to Reassure Anxious Customers

Ken Burgin

Spotlessly clean uniforms – how are those aprons and chef jackets looking? Review cleaning practices: do staff wipe down a seat then use the same cloth to wipe the the table? If they’re casual or on hourly pay, they may feel they can’t afford to miss work, even if unwell – watch closely.

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When to Send Restaurant Workers Home Sick

360Training

Some example duties include: Greeting and seating guests. Employers should also provide multiple uniforms for employees, so they’re able to wear a clean uniform daily. This uniform should include hair coverings and closed-toe shoes, not only to protect the food and restaurant customers but also to protect the employee.

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