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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

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This menu is developed using analytical data that is drawn from surveys and historical reference to other restaurants within a community or region. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Destiny and tradition create expectations that are hard to argue with. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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A COOK’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

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Yes, I am talking about your corner restaurant and the employees who work there. TARDINESS OR NO SHOW: If dependability issues slip out of control and an employee is constantly late and has a record of not showing up when expected or scheduled, then it’s time to pay attention. It may or may not be work related, but it does impact work.

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Rotating Schedules and Shifts: The Ultimate Guide + Examples

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This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Restaurants that engage in rotating scheduling will regularly schedule employees in different shifts depending on the week, month, or season. What is a Rotating Schedule?

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COOKING – THAT THREAD OF FRIENDSHIP

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I have known him as student, employee, and friend for many years, I even attended his wedding. In fact, the majority of weddings that I have had the pleasure to attend have been for former students, employees, and food related friends. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Stay connection with those unique friends in food.

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THE IMPORTANT THINGS I LEARNED IN THE KITCHEN

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Fifteen minutes early is not just being present its being ready to make a difference. [] IF YOU CAN LEAN YOU CAN CLEAN Yes, time is money, and the original intent of this often-used statement may relate to the cost of labor, but most importantly it relates to how you approach life.

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How to Improve Restaurant Operations: 9 Proven Strategies

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Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. You can also give employee discounts, which can be extended to immediate family, paid time off, and bonuses.