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ALL HAIL DISHWASHERS

Culinary Cues

If you doubt my belief – think about this: If a line cook calls out – we simply spread the work out among those who are present. At the very least, we know that the work right in front of us won’t change. The rhythm of the kitchen is closely tied to the work and efficiency that is present in the dish area.

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STEPPING INTO PROFESSIONALISM

Culinary Cues

Those operations that resemble the caldrons of hell filled with arrogance, bullying, unprofessional behavior, and a lack of respect for people, product, and process is the same as categorizing musicians, athletes, business leaders, and politicians under a unified profile. Not all kitchens are alike. Not all chefs are the same.

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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

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The kitchen is a place where those who are successful come to the realization that those later aptitudes are enhanced through experience – the more you do, the better you become. Some talented people are not the best cooks and chefs and quite often the most intelligent (using commonly referred to scales of measurement) are lacking in common sense.

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COOKS AND CHEFS – SIGN YOUR WORK

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What if the chef, manager, and owner were required to do the same, in essence proclaiming they approve of the work as presented to the guest? Are you proud to present this to your teammates, manager, or guest?” Would it make a difference in attention to detail? Is there room to improve? Make it important to your organization as well.

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MISE EN PLACE – THE CHEF’S DISEASE

Culinary Cues

You were taught how to fold your socks, the right way to make a bed, how to polish your boots so they shine like a mirror, the proper way to wear your uniform, the exactness of a salute, marching in step, breaking down your weapon, cleaning it, and reassembling in the right order – everything has a place, and everything is in its place.

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DO IT RIGHT

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This is a topic I have presented numerous times and it seems as though whenever I travel it rises to the top of my thinking. Ironically, there is always room to be great and there is plenty of room to be mediocre. The choice to be great or not so great is in the hands of the restaurateur and the folks who make a living with food.

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THE GREATEST THREAT TO AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

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People do care about value and once the splash of being able to get out of the house wears off, value assessment will be paramount once again. Well then – what will? Try apathy on for size. Maybe it’s me but I have seen a growing number of restaurants (certainly not the majority at this point) who are simply not trying that hard anymore.