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IN PURSUIT OF THE CARROT

Culinary Cues

Measuring how the “carrot rule”, is applied is the job of the coach, manager, or in our case chef. THE LEADER/COACH IMPACT: The leader is responsible for creating the game plan and the learning organization that makes a win possible. THE PLAYER/STAFF MEMBER IMPACT: It was Coach Belichick whose message to players was: “Do your job”.

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Is scheduling on paper killing your business? How scheduling software helps

ChowNow

There are sections to remember and availability to reference. This means more time to coach your staff, wow your guests, and plan for growth. Would you be more actively recruiting new team members or coaching existing team members? It takes too long to create schedules Paper schedules are free and easy to get started.

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WE EAT WHAT WE ARE AND WE ARE WHAT WE EAT

Culinary Cues

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 “coach” would be, as she puts it: “the liaison between the doctor and the patient.

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The Perfect Recruiting Plan

Embrace the Suck

We love to throw around the word “hospitality” in reference to our guests in this industry. I have a rule that all my coaching clients must follow: 100% Thank U’s. This goes back to embracing what “hospitality” really means: you’re the host to others’ experiences. Does that mean more money?

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THE IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF BEING A CHEF

Culinary Cues

The chef must be the coach who recognizes strengths and weaknesses and builds consensus around common goals so that the machine works properly. [] A Teacher and a Trainer. THE LAW: Look to the chef to see how the kitchen will act. It is the chef’s responsibility to set the standard for others to follow. [] A Team Builder.

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TEAM COMPETITIVENESS IN THE KITCHEN

Culinary Cues

The Japanese refer to this as Kaizen. Create a Team Built to Win. The spirit of competition must be felt by every individual in an organization and by the team as a whole. In this manner – competition helps to drive people to always improve.

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Working IN Your Restaurant Doesn’t Work

Embrace the Suck

Now, before you say, “ But Coach, you are an anomaly and my situation is different.” I have coached thousands of independent restaurant owners like you to seek that elusive state of finally breaking free from your restaurant running you. Now, you might say, “But Coach, I do trust my team!”

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