Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Remember the feeling of belonging you experienced when you wore a clean, pressed, white uniform and apron? You were part of a team and an extension of a long history of tradition and accomplishment – that uniform meant something – it meant someone recognized your potential. This is what being a cook is all about.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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. Age has no barrier to this.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. 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.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2022

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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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

When a chef talks about those minute details of placement, process, timing, and uniformity – keep in mind what the intended result will be. It is majestic, inspiring, and almost effortless when organization is the rule that everyone follows. Hire people with the capacity and set the standards of organization that everyone must buy into.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

There is a level of non-verbal communication that defies explanation – communication that keeps everyone in sync, seemingly knowing what every person in the team is doing or is about to do so that work flowed with precision and grace. Tom quickly washed his hands, tied on an apron, adjusted his uniform and set-up his workstation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Custom-branded website design will communicate to visitors exactly what they can expect when they visit your restaurant. Make selections that will communicate your brand essence and deliver the kind of experience that will make your restaurant memorable and worth sharing. Your Staff Uniforms. That’s staggering.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I feel this pride every time I step into the chef’s uniform and look in a mirror. [] WE ARE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING IMPORTANT AND MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY: And I am grateful for the opportunity to bring a smile to guests’ you join us for a meal. What we do is important, needed, and relished by everyone.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the signs of cooks and chefs feeling the mental and emotional pressure of the job: COMMUNICATION GAP: Once vocal, thought provoking, opinionated individuals who simply shut down and shy away from conversations or debate may very well be filled with angst, self-doubt, confusion, and anxiety.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

From purchasing to plating there was a commitment to communication and doing your job well. Service was swift and efficient as the 300-400 patrons were acknowledged at each meal. What was most impressive to me was the work leading up to service.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It is OK to say: “I’m sorry but we have already donated all that we can for this year – please feel free to contact us earlier next year.”. [] NOT FOLLOWING THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF RESTAURANT ACCOUNTING. You get the picture. [] FAILURE TO COMMUNICATION USING TODAY’S MEDIUMS.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Part of the reason is the isolation reality, part is the negative impact of “pause”, part is a lack of availability, a good part is fear, and an even more significant part is our fault for not keeping those lines of communication open with all stakeholders in the restaurant experience.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2020

Usually, a recent graduate or a current school intern with starched white uniforms, polished shoes, and perfectly sharpened knives. Ironically, they are usually there when they need to be, prepped and ready, and consistent in their work – so, we gladly hire them (whomever they might really be). CULINARY CAREERISTS. THE CHEF’S PET.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 24, 2020

And – due to the level of split second communication that takes place throughout a kitchen day – these operations develop their own language that is a cross between French, Italian, and street-smart urban English. So, now the cook’s restaurant is closed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Service industries have been forced to shift how and where they communicate with their customers, making digital customer experience (CX) an essential component of the restaurant business model moving forward. Utilize digital resources to streamline communication with customers. Building Foundations for Success During a Pivotal Time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

For example, there should be someone who handles communication, supply chain issues, financial forecasting, etc. Develop Effective Communication Channels. Communication will be vital during a crisis. Ideally, there should be a dedicated team that handles all essential communication tasks. Establish a Robust Supply Chain.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

Why is there no universal strategy that helps restaurants collectively walk through the process of re-opening with confidence and uniformity? Why is each restaurant struggling with how to manage the need for safety vs. the need to generate revenue? If we are all in this together, why are we so far apart?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2020

As a result, consumers will have a renewed interest and demand for hygiene, and successful brands will learn how to proactively and thoughtfully communicate to their customers around the actions they take to ensure proper sanitation in the wake of the pandemic and what lies ahead. Communicating with the Customer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

In addition to cost considerations, efforts to structure these types of benefits are complicated by compliance requirements and the challenge of communicating and promoting a positive employee experience. This article focuses on current trends in the time-away space and employee wellbeing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2020

Think of it as a uniform change for your staff. Improve Your Communication. Once you put the proper safety protections in place, you’ll need to communicate them to your customers so they can confidently dine-in with you. This can still be done with style. Show that you have a strong team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. With trust being a cornerstone of loyalty, establishments that prioritize and communicate their data protection measures can earn long-lasting customer trust. Running a restaurant isn't just about serving great meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

Build an email list to communicate directly with customers, offering exclusive deals and updates at a low cost. . "You want to advertise where your customers are already looking. This is why having a strong organic presence on these channels is an easy way for you to attract new business. "Consistency is key. ."

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2023

The best restaurant branding ideas encompass the overall experience and perception people have of your restaurant — communicating your values, personality, and unique offerings. That means considering factors like uniforms, the style of tables and chairs, music, and the overall decor. That goes beyond just a logo or color scheme.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 21, 2020

How the COVID pandemic forced them to update operations, sanitation, communication and much more. Designate a single employee per shift—ideally with a clearly identifiable uniform or badge for customers to recognize—to oversee safety and sanitation measures.”. Reopening Lessons from Two Independent Restaurateurs.

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Future Food

MAY 20, 2020

Owners & staff must ensure that the physical presentation of their stores & venues, uniforms and personal appearance are maintained at optimum levels throughout all periods of the day to issue the vote of confidence that customers need to walk in through the front door and spend.

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Sante

JULY 18, 2019

While your operation may be considerably smaller in size, revenue, and geographic reach, you still want to clearly communicate an offer, then deliver it, in a manner that is consistent and trustworthy, time after time. Deliver meaningful human encounters. Create a brand. and your brand.

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Sling

JUNE 8, 2020

If you reach the point where you have to decide between paying the rent and buying new uniforms for your team, rent always comes first — unless everyone ruins their uniform at the same time. It then continues with tracking work hours, communicating with your employees, coordinating tasks , and much more.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s primarily knowing who you are as a brand and eloquently and compellingly communicating that to your audience through visual and verbal elements. Without a well-defined USP communicated via your brand identity, you may end up simply as a fad or a generic restaurant that doesn’t command recall.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Much of this good work can be compromised when individual operators do not demonstrate the operational standards which they set out to achieve – whether it be a damaged menu board, inconsistent food display standards, inefficient service, poor cleanliness & hygiene standards or lack of uniform standards.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 18, 2022

However these more ‘formal’ documents might be best in a set, that will cover pay, superannuation, signing for their uniform and similar subjects. Information about internal communication systems – the private staff Facebook or Whatsapp group, or Slack – include some screenshots. Often these will be done through an online form.

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Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Bookkeepers, communications people, HR professionals, and others work in this space. If there’s a uniform, do your best to recreate it with what you already own. Most restaurant server uniforms are simple combinations of pants and button-down shirts in neutral colors. For these jobs, keep it business casual. Keep it simple.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Communicate your distancing requirements with third-party delivery drivers and other suppliers. Require that staff use the app to get their schedules and other communication if you’re using an online scheduler with a mobile app for employees. Have necessary uniforms and/or training materials organized prior to employees being hired.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2024

Best practices in infusion involve maintaining low and steady temperatures to preserve the cannabinoid's efficacy while ensuring its uniform distribution within the fat. These infused ingredients become the backbone of countless recipes, from savory dishes to delectable desserts.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 17, 2021

A tomato was round and somewhat red, off the vine, uniform, often mealy and typically tasteless. For that window of time, a chef can push aside those somewhat tasteless, uniform tomatoes that have become a boring commodity, and feature the breadth of heirloom varieties that come from local farmers. First up – the mighty tomato.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Applicants will want to understand the dynamics of the team they’ll be joining, including communication styles, management support, and how the restaurant fosters a positive work environment. What are the expectations for personal presentation and uniform? How are customer feedback and complaints managed?

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Sling

JANUARY 13, 2020

These instructions help achieve efficiency , maintain quality output, and preserve uniformity of performance while, at the same time, serve to reduce miscommunication and minimize failure to comply with industry regulations. Facilitate communication within your business. Why You Need Standard Operating Procedures. Organize work hours.

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Sling

JANUARY 13, 2020

These instructions help achieve efficiency , maintain quality output, and preserve uniformity of performance while, at the same time, serve to reduce miscommunication and minimize failure to comply with industry regulations. Facilitate communication within your business. Why You Need Standard Operating Procedures. Organize work hours.

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