7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this article: How to calculate your profit margin for your bar What is the average profit margin for bars? Regular training and spot-checks also help maintain consistency, leading to better control over pour costs and higher profitability for your bar. Use pour spouts or jiggers to measure each drink accurately.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This article will provide insights into restaurant maintenance strategies, best practices to implement them, and tips and tricks to drive long-term success. This type of maintenance is typically the responsibility of specially trained technicians.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How to Better Ensure You Won’t Need Your Fire Extinguisher The best response is to prevent a fire before it starts by updating and cleaning your kitchen equipment, ensuring rags and smoking materials are disposed of properly, investing in Class K extinguishers and finally 86ing flaming shots. This article is not a template.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

From my perspective the answer lies in menu planning, training, and labor efficiency. Smaller portions lead to lower price tags, broader acceptance, and enhanced value from a well-designed, balanced meal. [] TRAINING: We all know the drill – it’s a business of pennies, but without everyone’s buy-in, those pennies will quickly evaporate.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

This is defined in articles from local newspapers to the New York Times, from industry magazines and websites to social media, and from industry blogs to podcasts by the dozens – everyone states the problem, points a finger, and portrays the issue as someone else’s doing. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

We do know it will be different and the Baker’s Dozen list in this article will be only the start for those who think they are ready to take the leap. Are you willing to take the leap and dive into the deep end of the pool and are you equipped with proper floatation to ensure that you don’t sink to the bottom? CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

You must teach and train the fundamentals, the processes, the flavor profiles, and the history behind cooking a certain way. Is there a reason for a process, the type of equipment used, timing, steps in flavor building, or using one specific ingredient over the other? PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Patience is part of the game.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is one of the most essential positions in the kitchen, operated by a person who is responsible for the single most expensive piece of equipment and one of the costliest inventories (China, flatware, glassware). It gives you a chance to demonstrate work ethic and your ability to be part of a team. Wax on, wax off, young grasshopper.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You may also like our article on career progression for specialty coffee baristas. Brett Bolwell is the CEO at Barista Equip , a coffee equipment distributor in the US. Similarly, baristas should be able to use a range of equipment, including a number of different espresso machines and grinders.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

If we have any extra it would be our preference to give it to our employees, offer a steady paycheck to the owner/operator, and maybe fix or replace equipment that is beyond its useful life. Please don’t ask us to take it on the chin. We play an important role in the communities where we reside. We would love that.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 20, 2019

The list of things you need to train your baristas on is long. A well-trained barista will help your coffee shop run smoother and put smiles on the faces of your customers. So, how long should it really take your new staff members to become fully trained baristas? Internal team training at the Supracafé office in Madrid.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Restaurants need to zero in on finding out what they are really good at, buy the best quality raw materials, train their cooks to execute consistently great delivery of attractive and tasty food, and deliver it hot or cold as required. Plan, equip, train, evaluate, educate, and celebrate each and every employee.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 29, 2023

You may also like our article on using software and data to improve performance in coffee shops. Most baristas working in specialty coffee shops and roasters receive months of formal training. Without access to reliable data, you can only rely on training, quality equipment, and brew recipes,” Andy tells me.

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Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This article seeks to answer that question by diving deep into this exciting phenomenon. This specialization can make them more equipped to handle the increased order load. Brands typically partner with ghost kitchens and train their staff to prepare the menu. Instead, they serve solely through delivery or takeout.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

In that moment I realized my job as a chef was more than operating a restaurant kitchen, more than ensuring consistently great food on every plate, and much more than training cooks about technique. If you ever have a desire to be a chef, and owner, a manager, or a leader you can apply this to people as well.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By Lindsay Lawrence, Contributor Relocating a restaurant is no small feat, as it involves managing the transportation of kitchen equipment, reestablishing the space’s atmosphere, and ensuring minimal disruption to your business. These tools make it easier to ensure that equipment will fit properly.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

Treat the ingredients you work with and the equipment you use as if you bought them with your own money. Treat the dishwasher with respect. Treat everyone with respect. Remember that no job is beneath you and everything in a kitchen is everyone’s job. Are you proud of your work?

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. The article was my first to go viral allowing me to realize that so many chefs and cooks were looking for a structure that defines what it means to be a professional. Respect is the most important foundation of success in any field.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

However, spending the time to create a handbook will help create the desired culture, as well as save time and money (helping to avoid employee turnover as 36 percent of employees say they quit because they wish they had better training, legal action, safety concerns). Procedures for Operating Restaurant Equipment (if applicable).

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ChowNow

JULY 1, 2024

In this article, we will explore practical and actionable steps that you can take to reduce food costs and operating expenses, without sacrificing the quality and service your diners expect. Now, let’s walk through a few ways you can save on equipment and utility expenses.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 3, 2023

You may also like our article on whether coffee roasters should add robusta to blends if arabica prices increase again. There are many business costs which roasters need to consider – including equipment, rent, energy bills, shipping and transportation, and more. Want to read more articles like this? Why are costs rising?

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Procuring the right restaurant equipment serves as the backbone of a restaurant’s success. According to research by the National Restaurant Association, efficient equipment is the key to significant savings. However, regular maintenance of restaurant equipment is mandatorily recommended to avoid last-minute emergencies.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 23, 2021

How To Train Your Restaurant Staff For COVID-Appropriate Behavior . This article will list down the things you need to implement in your restaurant while adjusting to the new normal. . Train your staff for COVID appropriate behaviour as you adjust to the new normal as well as protect your reputation among customers.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Menus became encyclopedic, the skills to execute these menus were over the top, the equipment that allowed for this level of creativity was space age and expensive, the intensity and stress in the kitchen was as heavy as lead, and the number of staff members required to execute this complexity was painful. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 30, 2023

You may also like our article on how automation is shaping the coffee industry. At Rosslyn, we work with a range of automated equipment, such as the Marco SP9.” Without the knowledge of a trained professional, achieving high-quality coffee extraction will be difficult, if not impossible.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The kitchen was not filled with the most sophisticated equipment and certainly not computerized. PLAN BETTER -TRAIN HARDER. More than 800 articles and short stories on kitchens & restaurants. This restaurant was their house, and they had a handle on how the house was doing. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks podcast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Although one size does not fit all, this article provides tips to consider as you plan ahead and ultimately re-open your restaurant. Once you have created the plan, implementation and training is paramount. Protective masks should be mandatory, along with gloves and other personal protective equipment.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

I pass housekeeping where the heat from commercial laundry equipment and manglers pressing sheets and towels is palpable. Outside people went about their day, never giving mind to the effort, dichotomy of characters, hustle, stress, and complexity of what takes place in the “back of the house” at a twelve hundred room hotel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2021

It is not enough to simply have one on hand, in fact it’s vital that staff is trained on protocols in the event of a kitchen fire. Employee training should ensure that everyone in the kitchen knows how to use the fire extinguisher. Clean your Commercial Fryer Regularly for Safety. Consult the Owner’s Manual.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 19, 2021

Buying equipment is often considered one of the most tedious tasks while opening a restaurant. As the speed of preparation and customer service depends highly on the kitchen efficiency, you must pay due attention to the quality of your equipment. High-quality equipment ensures better performance and increased output in operations.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 23, 2023

You may also like our article on whether the World Barista Championship needs to change. Coaching and training Wilford Lamastus Jr. Furthermore, training for the WBC is also time intensive, which can present an opportunity cost for some competitors. The amount of milk required for both training and competing can be significant.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2022

Most of the articles we read point to the pandemic as the culprit as well as the centralization of processing ownership. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. But not enough attention is being given to the issues surrounding the supply chain and the lack of real solutions. Think ahead and learn to adapt. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 2, 2022

You may also like our article on looking out for barista wellbeing after COVID-19. It takes a significant amount of investment to train baristas to a high level, so an increase in staff turnover also means an increase in costs for coffee shop owners. Then read our article on career progression for specialty coffee baristas.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The tasks of the chef are fairly universal: planning menus, putting your signature on each dish, hiring and training staff, ordering product and building vendor relationships, controlling costs and adhering to budgets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, etc. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.meyersassociates.com.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The latter, meanwhile, is a model which encompasses a group of farmers who process and sell their coffee collectively in order to gain better access to equipment, facilities, and business opportunities. You may also like our article on why people are calling for reform in Kenyan coffee production. Read on for more of their insight.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

After providing for themselves and their families, producers can reinvest profits back into their farms to purchase equipment and resources – such as fertilisers and irrigation systems – and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. You may also like our article on whether it is possible to get good quality coffee from unripe cherries.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 24, 2020

Yesterday, I read an emotional, well-written, soul-crushing article by Gabrielle Hamilton – chef/owner of Prune Restaurant in New York City. It was an emotional experience reading this article and knowing that thousands of other chefs and restaurateurs across the country could have written a similar one. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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