7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Restaurant employees typically apply to make some money to pay the bills while they pursue higher education or other ventures. It’s important to educate your staff about the correlation between productivity and profit. Unfortunately for restaurant owners, this line of work is largely perceived as a means to an end profession.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, you might have to take a larger role in candidate sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and even the firing process than you might expect. You'll also need to keep an eye out for when you may need a replacement or upgrade and do your research to source the best solution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

For the first time this year, it also includes an educational component in which R ichard Sandoval Hospitality(RSH) aims to teach 60,000 early learners about the importance of bees through a signature in-school lesson plan in partnership with Title-1 elementary schools and through Chef’s children’s book on food sustainability.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Now, if the guest wants a particular “special vegetable” then, of course we charge, but to leave a protein source on the plate as a stand-alone, is not what we do. [] APPETIZERS ARE NOT A FULL MEAL Appetizers that are increased in size to increase the plate charge defeats the experience of dining.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Source: @1fairwage_official on Instagram Everything about how restaurants are structured has been built around this model, and the historically razor-thin margins don’t provide a lot of wiggle room for those looking to initiate change. But they are important.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

That restaurant plate is their collective chance to showcase their work as much as it is a canvas for the chef. [] RESTAURATEURS AND CHEFS ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF EDUCATION.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luckily, there are proven ways to help build a solid, positive food safety culture, including boosting trust, improving communication, educating employees, and relying on tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence. Six important ways to create and maintain a strong food safety culture include: 1.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2020

They asked me how they could communicate and educate them on a weekly basis. So, we developed a system where we take messaging from top level leadership and surround it with motivation, inspiration, education, employee recognition, and turn the message into an entertaining show sent to their entire team. That’s It!”.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

I don’t have the answers – they need to come from a consortium of restaurant professionals representing operations, organizations, education, ownership, and customers. What are you doing to modify menus, reduce portions of dairy, and/or educate consumers about moderation? Pretention is fading in popularity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Plant-based proteins should not be seen as a meat substitute but rather as an additional protein source offered – aside from meat, poultry or fish. Effectively educating those (bartenders, wait staff, back of the house, etc.) A simple switch in protein, if done correctly, is an easy and cost-efficient surrogate.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

On the 7shifts blog, we make it our duty to provide our readers with a relevant, trusted, and useful source for restaurant employees and managers to succeed in their goals. It's also ensured that all authors offer credible advice and content backed by experience, education, expertise and authority in their respective field.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Use pre-shift staff meetings and staff meals to educate your team on the menus, and give them the opportunity to taste everything. Have your chef go into detail about how ingredients are sourced and dishes are prepared , so your team can ace any questions that guests may have.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 6, 2020

The first general principle of the kitchen is to live the attitude of respect for co-workers who may have different skill levels, may be of a different culture or race, different gender, and different education level, they may have beliefs that are contrary to yours, but they are all worthy of your respect.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

They are my portal, the people whom I know best – my friends, co-workers, source of dismay, and source of inspiration – these are the people with whom I am most connected. The server may very well be a teacher who can’t make ends meet on the meager salary offered those in the field of education – this is a second job.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

And what better way to source that information than from your employees themselves? Staff engagement is best when sourced proactively, as it allows you to make any necessary improvements to your business before an employee resigns. Provide Ongoing Career Development or Training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Because propane is a leading fuel choice for outdoor heating products, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) created a portable heater safety fact sheet to educate consumers and keep them safe during the colder months. Keep heaters away from flammables. Store cylinders on a firm, level surface.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. Restaurants that provide clear information about the sourcing of their ingredients and the ethics behind their operations are likely to win the loyalty of this conscientious cohort.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2021

According to the food waste hierarchy pyramid, source reduction is the ‘best case scenario’ when it comes to food waste. In the beginning, it might be helpful to educate team members on the benefits and process of composting. The EPA estimated that in 2018, the United States wasted 35.3 million tons of food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

Educating employees about transmission, risks and how to protect themselves can provide them with a sense of empowerment over the situation. Avoid misinformation, turn to reliable sources, and be your team’s trusted advisor. The more people know, the better they can handle the situation. Step Up Cleaning and Sanitation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. What they cannot produce themselves, they source locally. The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shaw is a food safety specialist, podcaster, founder of Savvy Food Safety, co-founder of My Trusted Source, and an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who spent 30+ years working in the foodservice industry. Training and education are imperative. By the end of the book, readers will know how to protect themselves (and their customers).

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Allergens Employee Relations 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Andrew and Judith Economos Rooftop Edible Garden at Selby Gardens, which was planned, planted, and maintained by Operation EcoVets, a non-profit organization that provides personal, educational, and professional growth opportunities for military veterans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Bounteous partners with Blaze to educate and excite guests about things that matter to them most: feeding the family quality ingredients, celebrating new occasions, and rewarding guests for their loyalty. Ingredients compete each week to create a fan-voted ultimate pizza that’s revealed before the championship game.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

At the same time there is a strong incentive to act and capitalize on the opportunity as a source of higher margins. Restaurants find themselves delivering wine bottles and canned beers for off premise consumption, which for them, is a game reinvented.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

You remember – just a few months ago – dining out was a source of entertainment, chefs were careerists worth admiring, a restaurant meal was a reward, and a chance to clink glasses with friends was something to truly look forward to. A podcast for chefs, cooks, and culinary educators. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 292

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

We’re going to show you how you can update your restaurant employee handbook to make it an educational and exciting read your new team members won’t be able to put down. You may already have this down in your existing handbook, but it’s not what you’re saying that’s wrong—it’s how you’re saying it. Okay, that might be a stretch.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When launching such a program, managers can decrease their costs and increase their chances of success by using a bin system to separate recyclables from other trash, educating staff on proper recycling procedures, and monitoring disposal practices to verify that employees are putting their training to work. Source Separation.

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Recycling Waste Workshop Training 153

7 Shifts

JULY 5, 2024

Help your team understand restaurant P&L implications Educating your team on managing costs can foster a culture of financial responsibility within your restaurant. By adopting this comprehensive approach, you can understand how different aspects of your restaurant are performing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Many consumers are leaning towards locally sourced products and homemade food items, so a housemade sauce is sure to impress. Everyone loves a good Buffalo wing, but don’t let that flavor be your only option. Provide choices for your customers, including garlic parm and mango habanero, or better yet, create your own wing sauce.

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Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 208

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For example, in promo abuse, technologies like Parallel Space and App Cloner enable fraudsters to sign into different accounts simultaneously and change certain features in the source code, allowing them to scale exponentially. It goes back to education. But it doesn’t stop there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.

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Sustainability Waste Food Supply Recycling 180

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

People will also prefer locally sourced foods that represent the area of the restaurant. Drinks Education is a Hit. Wine and cocktail education was a huge trend in 2020, with virtual cooking, cocktail making and wine tasting sessions gaining popularity for people during quarantine. Wanderlust-Inspired Wines.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 30, 2022

Coffee farming has been our grandparents’ main source of income for a long time,” she explains. Erica adds that even when young people do express interest in becoming coffee producers, start-up costs can be too high and education can be inaccessible. Therefore, they would rather work in more profitable industries.”.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. Customers who are attracted to sustainable eating “come find us because of our sourcing,” he adds, but “there’s only so many places we can communicate that.”

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Sustainability Sourcing Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 132

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Diversifying your income sources can help offset rising costs and boost your overall profitability. These educational experiences allow customers to learn new techniques, discover unique ingredients, and recreate their favorite dishes at home. Which income sources bring the most revenue to restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s explore some ideas on how you can implement this in your establishment: Support community farmers and suppliers by sourcing ingredients locally, contributing to the growth of the community’s economy. Collaborate with local breweries to pair different pizzas with craft beers for a tasty and educational experience.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 208

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

And finally, their menu is easily understood with educational nutrition facts at the forefront. More recently, transparency with regards to operational sustainability, green initiatives, nutritional facts and sourcing of ingredients has also become a leading priority. Health and Food Trends.

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