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CHEFS – REMEMBER THE MAGIC

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The aroma of a simmering veal stock, pans of bacon being pulled from the oven, fresh coffee brewing and pastries hot from the bake shop meld together like a cacophony of sound produced by a finely tuned orchestra. Cooks are busy at work with their own preparations as breakfast orders from the dining room arrive at a harrowing pace.

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How to Calculate Food Costs For Your Restaurant

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Of all the costs your restaurants generate, your food is one of the largest. The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. The cost of food and beverages is a bit of a moving target.

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MARC MENEAU – ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT CHEFS

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Chef Marc Meneau was such a chef – a powerful personality who elevated the dining experience – a chef who lived excellence every day in his restaurant L’Esperance in Vezelay, France. The dining room was perfectly appointed with fresh flowers, the finest tabletop details, and magnificent views of the L’Esperance gardens.

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META BOFINGER’S RESTAURANT SECRET

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Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. Ah, but the food and conversation were consistently good, plentiful, and in-expensive.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

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That’s why our teams—who specifically work to improve restaurant operations, performance, and staff happiness—have curated a 7-course menu of the best books about understanding restaurant management. So pull up a chair and take a deep dive into some of the most insightful and actionable tips from the best in the business. Goodreads: 4.08

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By restaurateurs for restaurateurs: Advice for opening in 2020

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As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Ensure your business plan is real and not theoretical, in order to understand every operation cost you will come to a head with, and ensure positive cash flow.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

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Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue.

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