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LOOK INTO A RESTAURANT WORKER’S EYES

Culinary Cues

I can’t remember where I first saw this picture, but regardless – I found it so telling of the soul of a restaurant worker. Far too often, we assess people based on face value – our first impressions that are sometimes true, but oftentimes – misleading. How often do we take the time to truly look people in the eye, get to know them, get to understand them, and allow ourselves to feel their condition?

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Restaurant Labor Laws Cheat Sheet: New York State

7 Shifts

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs. Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. 7shifts is not responsible for the content of any site owned by a third party that may be linked to this article and no warranty is made by 7shifts concer

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Keep Diners Coming Back with These 4 Unbeatable Tips

Cheetah

Customer Retention Is a Powerful Business Tactics To attract first-time diners, restaurant owners do anything from marketing to branding to offering discount vouchers. But getting new clients and retaining them are two very different things. There are many upsides to having brand-loyal customers. They provide a steady business, act as ambassadors who bring in new people by spreading brand awareness and they help create a family-like atmosphere in your restaurant.

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Old Ebbitt Grill 25th Annual Oyster Riot

Sante

Event date: October 26, 2019 (All day). Washington, DC – Old Ebbitt Grill is pleased to announce a new date and venue for its 25th annual Oyster Riot. As this milestone year for the well-celebrated event coincides with renovations to the restaurant's interior atrium, the Riot will be held outdoors under an expansive tent at The Bullpen at Nationals Park on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The Truth About Reality TV and Bar Ownership

Bar and Restaurant Coach

Is there anything better than binge-watching reality TV? Reality TV has been great for bar consultancy firms like Barmetrix by introducing our services to the world. If nothing else, these popular shows have made people aware that running a successful bar operation is damn HARD. But the exposure hasn’t come without a cost. It’s also created a slew of unrealistic stereotypes around what bar and restaurant consultants actually do for their clients.

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[Case Study] Simple, Labor-Saving Scheduling for 75+ Clean Juice Locations

7 Shifts

Clean Juice is the first and only USDA-certified organic Juice Bar franchise in the United States, serving a deliciously fresh menu of cold-pressed juices to protein smoothies, to avocado toast, and more. They’re also one of the fastest-growing franchises, having opened their original home location only four years prior, and having grown to nearly 80 locations so far in 2019 (with over 50 currently in development).

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Hilton Welcomes María Del Carmen Bonarelli as Executive Chef of Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo

Sante

MCLEAN, Va. and Santo Domingo – September 5th, 2019 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the appointment of María Del Carmen Bonarelli as executive chef of Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo’s Agatha Restaurant. MCLEAN, Va. and Santo Domingo – September 5th, 2019 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the appointment of María Del Carmen Bonarelli as executive chef of Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo’s Agatha Restaurant.

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Line Cook Jobs Marysville Washington

Chef's Resources

LINE COOK III – BLACKFISH WILD SALMON GRILL – $18.22 Check back next week September 24th as this position should be posted again on the Tulalip employment page if no one is hired this week. Tulalip Resort Casino – Marysville, WA $18.22 per hour Looking for line cook jobs Marysville, WA? Blackfish restaurant in the […]. The post Line Cook Jobs Marysville Washington appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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Is there too much food?

Future Food

Ichi Ni Nanna Image via Broadsheet. Is there too much food? Do we have too many F&B outlets in our communities, our shopping centres, our lives? Let’s put the answer right up front: No. Food may be on every street corner, but that does not mean it is successful. The essence of the Hospitality industry is that it is not about the volume of food around, but the quality and consistency to drive sales and bring customers back time and time again.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business: Part 3

Cheetah

So you made it through part 1 of the guide , where we learned about buying a food truck, and choosing the best spots, and through part 2 where we dealt with limited storage and suppliers, and coming up with delicious menu offerings. All that’s left now is the final tweaks to ensuring a steady flow of customers. In this third and final part of the guide we’ll walk you through the final steps of creating a memorable concept, getting people talking about your brand and other ways to make your mo

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Going Full Circle in Chicago

Sante

full circle.jpg. Author(s): Roger Morris. Teaser: Annual beverage conference features informative seminars and networking over great wines. It began with finding hidden gems and ended in trying to discern what we know and don’t know about spontaneous fermentations. Last week, Full Circle Wine Solutions, the California-based public relations and marketing firm operated by Evan Goldstein and Limeng Stroh, held its 5th Annual Beverage Conference at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.

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Little Guatemala: Coffee, Chocolate, and Community

KaTom

Big Dreams in Little Guatemala. Home to fewer than 17,000 residents and nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina, Morganton may seem like an unexpected place to find a thriving Guatemalan community, but Guatemalan immigrants make up much of the town’s 19.2 percent Hispanic population. Morganton residents Christian and Erica Ramazzini noticed that, despite their close proximity, members of the Guatemalan and American communities do not always know how – or where – to find common g

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Which Waitlist App? 6 Top Options for Your Restaurant

Lavu

Running your restaurant, especially during busy hours of the day, means your staff has to be on top of its game. Guests need to be checked in by the host, tables have to be managed, and parties must be promptly informed when their table is ready. For that reason, incorporating a restaurant waitlist app into your strategy can save you both time and headaches, especially during peak times when you need to stay organized.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business: Part 2

Cheetah

Food Truck Golden Rule: Get Practical So You’ve figured out the cost of your truck, designed a delicious menu and set camp in the perfect location. If you followed the tips and advice of Part 1 of The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business , then you are on the path to success, and soon you will be serving hundreds of people every day. As you probably already know, serving through rush-hour is no easy task, and mobile restaurants, especially, run the risk of running dry mid-service.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Why Your Bar Isn't Getting Traffic During The Week And How To Fix It

Ordyx

Keeping any small business afloat is no simple task, especially when it comes to smaller bars. With unpredictable crowds, sales vary and fluctuate. The mid-week slump is real, and not just for larger bars. But why isn’t your bar always full? Factors varying from the seasons to the type of beers you serve determine how much volume your bar becomes.

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20 Best Nashville Food Trucks 2019

KaTom

20 Best Food Trucks in Nashville, TN. Nashville, Tennessee: Home of the Predators and the Titans, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a one-to-one replica of the Greek Parthenon in Athens that’s been confusing outsiders since 1897. With so much to do, Nashville has easily cemented itself as one of the fastest-growing cities over the last several years, and now ranks in the top 25 for the country.

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Australian Wine Brands : Vintage Longbottom

A Wine Story

Australian wine. Australian Wine Brands. **Updated September 13, 2019**. It was so much fun to see Vintner Kim Longbottom of Vintage Longbottom at dinner yesterday. Kim created a very powerful Australian wine brand with her Henry’s Drive Shiraz. This Australian wine brand is founded on the true story of how the post was delivered in Australia in the early part of the last century.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business: Part 3

Cheetah

So you made it through part 1 of the guide , where we learned about buying a food truck, and choosing the best spots, and through part 2 where we dealt with limited storage and suppliers, and coming up with delicious menu offerings. All that’s left now is the final tweaks to ensuring a steady flow of customers. In this third and final part of the guide we’ll walk you through the final steps of creating a memorable concept, getting people talking about your brand and other ways to make your mo

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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How To Start a Food Blog in 8 Simple Steps

Restaurant Clicks

Want to learn how to start a food blog? If you have a passion for food – whether it’s making recipes, cooking, baking, or just eating food – starting a food blog can be fun and easy. . Food blogs have grown in popularity – these days, many people find most of their recipes online as opposed to in a traditional, physical cookbook. Since there are so many food blogs out there already, it can be difficult to make yours stand out.

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Is Restaurant Franchising On the Rise In 2019?

MBB Hospitality

Have you been considering getting into the restaurant franchise business , but not sure if this is the right time to do it? Is restaurant franchising on the rise in 2019? Are you primed for success? According to the International Franchise Association’s latest report which was in 2018, the overall franchise industry is expected to continue to do well all throughout 2019.

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How to Prevent Food Poisoning in Your Restaurant

Restaurant Smart

Food poisoning is one of the most dreadful nightmares you can encounter as a restaurant owner or manager. And what makes it scarier is that it was reported last year that 48 million people in the United States had experienced… Read more. The post How to Prevent Food Poisoning in Your Restaurant appeared first on Restaurant Smart Blog.

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Restaurant Location

Cheetah

The Importance of Your Restaurant Location There are many things to consider when choosing a restaurant location. For a perfect match, restaurant owners need to undertake serious research. Study your customers’ psychographics, look into the demographics of potential neighborhoods and areas, consider the competition, floor space, lease terms, and more.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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A MOMENT IN TIME

Culinary Cues

It seems hard to believe that it has been 18 years since that earth-shattering day in 2001. There was a moment when it seemed as if my heart had stopped – it was hard to breathe – my vision wasn’t clear – and everything appeared to move in slow motion. I was in a meeting with the college president when his assistant interrupted us to state that a plane had crashed into one of the twin towers.

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September is the National month of…

Restaurant Logic

In September we look forward to the leaves changing, cooler weather, and the start of the apple orchard season. Did you know September is known for more then just these things? In the world of food September is the national month for biscuits, breakfast, California wine, chicken, honey, mushrooms, organic harvest, papaya, potato, rice, and whole grains!

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4 Ways to Grow Restaurant Revenue Using Your Online Menu

ChowNow

Your restaurant’s digital presence has a direct effect on your revenue. Seventy-seven percent of your customers will visit your website before deciding to dine in or order out, and the most important factor in their decision is your menu. When your guests order online , they principally interact with your menu, effectively making it your salesperson.

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Turn Your Restaurant Leftovers into Profit

Cheetah

It May Look Like Waste Now, But Wait Till You Read This If you’ve been following our blog, you probably managed to minimize your waste by at least 10%, which means great news for your revenue stream. Now that you’ve got into the habit of weighing and categorizing your waste, it’s time to get creative and make some money. From recycling and composting to donating leftovers and even to selling your waste, there are different ways in which you can make what seems like yesterday’s food into profi

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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State Excise Taxes for Distilled Spirits

Bevology

Here’s a useful table and map originally published by TaxFoundation.org using info from DISCUS which I’ve modified to include calculations showing $ per 9L cs. and $ per 750ml bottle. Be aware that state excise taxes may change year to year. (And if anyone has any updates or corrections, please let me know at steve@bevologyinc.com). The Federal Excise Tax (FET) was significantly reduced for 2018 and 2019 by the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMA).

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Taste The Island: Taste Ireland’s Food Festivals! [AD]

Gastro Gays

Sponsored by Discover Ireland Who says that food festivals outside of summer don’t work? If that thought has crossed your mind, let us sway you directly the opposite way because food festival season is year-round… The post Taste The Island: Taste Ireland’s Food Festivals! [AD] appeared first on GastroGays.

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10 Actionable Ways to Optimize Your Google My Business Listing

The Eat Restaurant

If you’re serious about boosting your local search presence and attracting local customers, you’ll need to take some measures to optimize your Google My Business listing.

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How to Turn Your Restaurant into a Community Brand

Cheetah

Be Part of Local Events and Activities Word of mouth is one of the best marketing strategies you can hope for, and there’s no better way to get it going than by becoming part of the local community. Getting involved in community events and activities is a great way to gain loyal customers who are emotionally invested in your brand. It’s also a way to stay up to date on trends and customers’ shifting preferences, and it’s a great approach to networking and building long-lasting partnerships.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.