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Transforming Restaurant Operations: Uniting Teams and Closing Communication Gaps

Modern Restaurant Management

When different groups of employees within the restaurant do not communicate effectively, it creates conflict and sources of inefficiency. One of the most unfortunate consequences of communication silos in the hospitality industry is a negative guest experience, and in the restaurant business, the guest experience is everything.

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TO THOSE COOKS DEPRIVED OF A GREAT KITCHEN

Culinary Cues

In the right kitchen, led by the right chef, every cook looks in a mirror before starting a shift, adjusts his or her uniform, makes sure that the name tag is positioned properly, maintains his or her knives with real pride, insists on working clean and organized, and approaches every task with enthusiasm.

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IN THE KITCHEN – ORGANIZATION IS EVERYTHING

Culinary Cues

Lost moments looking for anything out of place is not only inefficient, but also a prime source of frustration. When a chef talks about those minute details of placement, process, timing, and uniformity – keep in mind what the intended result will be.

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What Does Your Employee Dress Code Say About Your Restaurant?

Next Restaurants

If you’d rather go for uniforms or a specific dress code, it doesn’t mean you can’t let your employees express themselves in small ways. Consider allowing them to incorporate certain colors or patterns, wear more “casual” clothes on certain days, or customize their own uniforms to fit their personalities. Hero Image Source: Unsplash.

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THE LINE COOK’S NEW KITCHEN RULES SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE

Culinary Cues

Your principles, and those of the cooks who proudly wear the uniform of the kitchen, are your stakes in the ground. Respect applies to the ingredients that a cook uses, the source of those ingredients: farmer, rancher, fisherman, cheese maker, processor, and distributor. That sounds better – the Principles of Being a Professional Cook.

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Optimize Staff and Resources with Pre-Made Food Products

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether a pre-made frozen dough, a heat-and-serve protein, or ready-to-use sauces and pastes—consolidating ingredients and finding the right supplier can provide that dependable uniformity and superior quality your customers rely on.

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I SPEAK THROUGH COOKING

Culinary Cues

Uniforms will be pristine, the demeanor of cooks will be professional, knives will be sharp, and pans scrubbed clean. This will extend to the dining room as well where servers are just as knowledgeable and committed to the source as the chef and cooks. Once the voice is determined, all parts of the restaurant begin to fall in place.