Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

It has already been stated that Covid-19 can live for a period of time on the surface of cardboard and there are numerous opportunities for asymptomatic individuals to come in contact with food before packaging (especially produce and animal protein). This only makes sense to help control future outbreaks. [] RECORD THE PROTOCOL.

Kitchen Safety 558

Kitchen Safety Uniforms Food Safety Employee Relations 558

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. The dish machine was likely an under counter unit and there was no need for a walk-in cooler since supplies were purchased every day; a reach-in or two would suffice. Good friends, good food, good times.”.

Seating 452

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 452

Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2022

But not enough attention is being given to the issues surrounding the supply chain and the lack of real solutions. Think of the impact on supply that this creates now and in the future. [] GROWING POPULATION: While numerous factors impact food supplies, the world population continues to grow and so too does the demand for those products.

Food Supply 390

Food Supply Food Truck Consumer Goods 2000 390

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Set your alarms and make sure you're ready, as it's expected that the demand will outweigh the supply of funds. Any establishment that serves food or beverages to guests is eligible. Food trucks, carts, or stands. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies. Food and beverage inventory.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Document Brewery Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. And you'll have a better handle on food disappearing due to employee theft, which happens a lot more than you may think. One method is par inventory, in which you set a minimum supply required in-store after each food inventory delivery.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Here you are – enthusiastic, informed, confident in your foundational skills, and ready to start a career in food that will last for four decades or more. Today’s jobs for cooks and bakers are in short supply, and they likely will be for a period of time. Make sure that you seek out opportunities that involve food.

White Paper 520

White Paper Certification Food Safety Food Supply 520

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. When enrollment declines then colleges must make decisions to trim services, increase class sizes, eliminate content, reduce investment in supplies, or shut their doors.

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Education Food Supply Training Communication 551

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. One thing that has become very apparent during this pandemic is that our supply chain is far more fragile than we thought. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Social Media Education Email Marketing 2008 502

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all socio-economic backgrounds. Yeah, sounds like a great battle cry, doesn’t it?

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Back of House Food Supply Government Dine-in 400

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chef’s who are able to progressively teach cooks and even service staff about the ingredient, preparations, flavor profiles, pairings, and presentations of the food that is designed and produced in the kitchen will be in high demand. then it’s time to retire. [] SUPPLY CHAIN NEGOTIATOR. If this is your M.O.

2021 467

2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 467

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Whether it’s food cost increases due to inflation or a labor cost rise due to rising minimum wage, cost increases, like taxes, are pretty much a guarantee in the restaurant industry.

License 370

License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

The FTC Rule largely pertains to franchisors supplying prospective franchisees with a franchise disclosure document – a document from franchisors providing 23 key information points to franchisees regarding need-to-know information about the business. Food & Staff Safety Measures. These points include: Initial fees.

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 8, 2020

First – we (all of us who have made the restaurant business our life calling) hope that you will bring your skills, passion, and commitment back to the food business and will work diligently to help make us better. As a professional cook you have learned how important your role is in the process of preparing and presenting food.

Communication 471

Communication Food Supply Customer Service Small Business 471

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

We can’t find any employees, people don’t want to work anymore, restaurants treat employees like crap, the pay sucks and the benefits don’t exist, prices are too high, supplies are impossible to find, and profit is so small that it isn’t worth the sweat and tears. Yet, all we hear is negativity.

Food Supply 405

Food Supply Training Supplies Café 405

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

Order Cleaning Supplies such as disinfectant, paper products, mop heads, and floor cleaner The staff at Ruby's Cafe in New York City, a 7shifts' customer Optimize Your Labor ?? Streamline your menu for profitability by offering your most popular items and food that travels well during winter like braises, curries, and kinds of pasta.

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 3, 2020

All of this happened within a few weeks of a significant bump in the road. [] COMFORT AND SERVICE RULE THE DAY: Restaurants and chefs have long portrayed the quality of food, uniqueness of menus, and signature of the chef as being the key to success. Yes, other businesses in numerous sectors have closed, but none at this rate.

Government 492

Government Training Small Business Consumer Goods 492

Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

Cafés and Bistros should be able to dip into a cache of “extra” money to pay for the entrance fee and since it is thought that restaurants make significant profits from the food they sell, then those deep discounts will be easy to swallow. If you are not in the restaurant business, then maybe this sounds reasonable.

Seasonal Menu 461

Seasonal Menu Café Point of Sale Social Media 461

7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

72% of Americans eat food from a restaurant at least twice a week, meaning hundreds of millions of Americans frequently trust foodservice establishments to prepare their meals in a safe and sanitary environment. However, surfaces that touch food not only needs to be cleaned but sanitized. Food Storage. Develop a HACCP Plan.

Kitchen Safety 370

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Equipment 370

Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using. We are learning that people are interested in delivery, enamored by food truck style concepts, and willing to embrace a different style of service. Restaurants’ are a magnet for people to connect, discuss, smile, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company.

Small Business 366

Small Business Food Supply Food Truck Healthcare 366

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

Food manufacturers and retailers are embracing a whole new world of opportunities for consumer engagement that are enabled by this newer technology. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

Information 221

Information Allergens Food Supply Food 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production.

Food Safety 226

Food Safety Audits Food Supply Food 226

Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. Supply chain challenges are not going away as production and logistics catch-up. Why would I choose to support a locally owned restaurant? 64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”.

Fine Dining 471

Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Presentation 471

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. But it’s a great example of how restaurants have always tried to avoid wasting food.

Food Supply 300

Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

Supplies 218

Supplies Management Management Food Supply 218

7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

You’ll also need to pay for supplies. Starting food inventory Stocking up on pantry staples and your beginning inventory of perishable foods will set you back at least $1,000. If too much food is ordered, costs are sunken into spoiled food that can’t be used. While you can D.I.Y.

License 354

License Cash Management Inventory Food Supply 354

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand.

Supplies 167

Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 167

Culinary Cues

JUNE 23, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER TELL THE RIGHT STORY Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food They walk with determination, but not out of panic.

Uniforms 388

Uniforms Front of House Back of House Food Supply 388

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

Supply Chain Benefits. Visibility in all aspects of the supply chain is important for restaurants, especially since food is a sensitive product to handle. And Bloomin’ Brands has experimented with a blockchain solution that helps manage supplies in the case of a food safety–related recall.

Food Supply 237

Food Supply Point of Sale Supplies Food Safety 237

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

What if I told you that you could solve a variety of your problems by improving your supply chain transparency? Supply chain transparency can provide vital information about suppliers’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Customers want to know where their food is coming from.

Supplies 167

Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 167

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Raising prices is inevitable when the supply chain keeps beating restaurants over the head, in some cases simply because they can, but the answer is not as simple as: “pass it on to the guest”. It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle.

Fine Dining 402

Fine Dining Food Truck Back of House Pricing 402

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With tip payouts, servers share portions of their tips with other staff members, such as bartenders, hosts, and food runners. Many fast food chains already have successful kiosk setups, with McDonald’s being the most prominent. Food cost tracking The cost of food changes regularly based on supply and demand.

Management 397

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 397

7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

Front of House 435

Front of House Food Truck Back of House Social Media 435

Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

HERE IS A SAMPLE OF THE BEST BREAD BAKERIES IN AMERICA: [link] PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

Food Truck 471

Food Truck Customer Experience Take-out Food Supply 471

7 Shifts

APRIL 9, 2020

Whether you have been offering delivery and takeout for years, or have had to make a recent pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know which food travels best for delivery—and how to change up your menu to stay profitable while dine-in isn't an option.

Travel 370

Travel Delivery Food Food Order 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste.

Food Safety 218

Food Safety Food Supply Waste Sustainability 218

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. Contemporary menus increasingly feature more plant-based selections and alternative proteins, while also reflecting the demand for locally vetted foods and transparent supply chains.

2024 202

2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 202

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Here’s a quick refresher: Labor Food Utilities Equipment and supplies POS systems Restaurant cost breakdown These five categories typically make up nearly 100% of your operating costs, and are the cost “levers” you can pull or manipulate as a business in order to drastically reduce expenses.

BOH 368

BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368