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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. The rhythm of the kitchen is closely tied to the work and efficiency that is present in the dish area. We grumble and curse, we step up the pace and show our anger on our face, but we get by.

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IN CHALLENGING TIMES DON’T MAKE CLASSIC BUSINESS MISTAKES REMEMBER THE TOP ELEVEN

Culinary Cues

Is it ambience, music, plate presentations, great smells seeping out from the kitchen, the sound of frothing milk from the espresso machine, quality background music, fresh cut flowers, pots of herbs on the table, attractive logos and uniforms? BE PRESENT. YOU NEED TO BE PRESENT! All of this still counts!

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Instagram-Worthy Plate Presentation: Elevating Visual Appeal for Social Media Buzz

Restaurant Engine

Plate presentation matters. Your success is also about presentation. You know that presentation inside your restaurant is key, but did you know its also key in the social stratosphere? tweet this) Thats why were looking at Instagram-worthy plate presentations and elevating your visual appeal for social media buzz.

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KITCHEN RESPECT

Culinary Cues

That they are to present themselves as ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen (The Ritz Carlton Credo). Employees must be properly trained and then given the responsibility and authority to make those decisions that fit their position. [] SERVE: Respect means that everyone involved in the restaurant is in the service business.

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A CULTURE OF QUALITY

Culinary Cues

BUILDING A CULTURE OF QUALITY [] RESEARCH, STUDY, AND ASSESS BEFORE YOU HIRE. Involve other team members in the interview process, hire them conditionally for a few weeks and then assess how well they integrate before solidifying the position. [] TEACH, TRAIN, CREATE FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES, IMMERSE IN THE TEAM CULTURE, MENTOR, AND MEASURE.

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DO IT RIGHT

Culinary Cues

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. Make sure that every part of your system aligns with consistency: purchasing specs, production, flavor profile, presentation, and service. Hiring is not something to take lightly.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

In order for new hires to perform well and stay happy in their roles, hiring managers need to pay more attention to the restaurant onboarding process. The purpose of the onboarding process is to teach new hires how to do their jobs successfully, and to catch them up on the company's culture and procedures.

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