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OUR DAILY BREATH: FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, HEALTH, FAMILY, COMMUNICATION, and TRUST

Culinary Cues

If we push aside much of the chatter and get down to the necessities in life that are food, shelter, clothing, health, family, communication and trust that rise to the top of the priority list. If you are an employer who has recently told employees that their job is on hold – at least try to maintain their healthcare for a period of time.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Culinary Cues

Those doctors, nurses, healthcare staff members, first responders, firefighters and police, utility workers, and yes – grocery store employees who respond to their designation as “essential workers” – and put themselves in harms way to help others. Whom do we trust – whom should we listen to and follow?

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CHEFS – FAILURE IS NOT INEVITABLE

Culinary Cues

Those schools that self-evaluate and communicate effectively with the industry they serve will always be needed. Restaurants and bars will be different; their product, service, and method of operation will likely change – but they will rise up again. [] Culinary Schools Will Be In Demand Again. The question is – are they willing to change?

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Making the Shift: Transitioning from Restaurants to 7shifts

7 Shifts

7shifts’ 150+ employees come from various backgrounds and have worked in numerous industries—from video game design to healthcare. Rachel: “Hustle, flexibility, communication and teamwork skills.” In general, you should also have great communication skills and able to communicate with your co-workers and with clients.”

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

For after-hours questions, tell trainees to communicate with their mentors via your restaurant's team communication tool to help staff maintain a work-life balance. Here are some sample guidelines for in-person communication while at work: There’s no such thing as over-communication. Be thorough in your communication.

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A COOK FULFILLED

Culinary Cues

This is how a cook can be fulfilled – knowing he or she is communicating with another person and setting the stage for happiness, even if it is for a short period of time. Make sure that your compensation package includes some level of healthcare – this is the price of admission. This is what being a cook is all about.

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

Communicate Better. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference.