Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

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.

Employee Relations 439

Employee Relations Sports Pricing Hiring 439

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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.

FOH 307

FOH Food Safety BOH Customer Service 307

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Don’t get me wrong, there is still an abundance of restaurants that do it right and build respect into their core beliefs, but just like a virus – what begins as insignificant can grow to become a systemic problem if left unchecked.

Training 390

Training Customer Service Uniforms Leadership 390

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

When a chef talks about those minute details of placement, process, timing, and uniformity – keep in mind what the intended result will be. Hire people with the capacity and set the standards of organization that everyone must buy into.

Front of House 392

Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Food Order 392

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2020

The people you hire to run your restaurant can make or break the business. By using values-based hiring to find team members who are a good fit for your restaurant’s culture. Don’t fret if you’ve made hiring decisions based on other criteria; you can still keep your employees engaged, but it’s going to take some work.

Employee Relations 349

Employee Relations FOH Certification BOH 349

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Typically, it starts off that way – old enough to work, they’re hiring, no experience required – it’s a job. Here are some indicators: YOU KNOW YOU HAVE MOVED BEYOND A PAYCHECK WHEN: You are proud of the uniform that you wear. So how do you know that you have moved past the paycheck and into the realm of a professional cook?

Fine Dining 428

Fine Dining Food Order Back of House Uniforms 428

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Don’t over think your concept or your product – the best food is simple and relies on the quality of ingredients and the attention to detail that cook’s offer in the process of preparing them for the plate. [] HIRE ENERGETIC, CARING, POSITIVE PEOPLE. Hiring is not something to take lightly. It’s all about your people.

Fine Dining 426

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 426

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Here you go: A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR YOUNG COOKS AND THE CHEFS WHO HIRE THEM: KEEP THE PROMISE: If you apply for a job, and have an appointment to interview – SHOW UP! First wash your hands, make sure your uniform is sharp, and say hello to everyone you work with – then put that edge on your knives. It’s not too much to ask.

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Uniforms Equipment Small Business Customer Experience 322

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

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? All of this still counts! Don’t let your edge slip away. BE PRESENT.

Social Media 448

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 448

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2020

Ironically, they are usually there when they need to be, prepped and ready, and consistent in their work – so, we gladly hire them (whomever they might really be). Usually, a recent graduate or a current school intern with starched white uniforms, polished shoes, and perfectly sharpened knives. CULINARY CAREERISTS.

Uniforms 413

Uniforms Presentation Hiring Book 413

EATER

JUNE 12, 2020

Officers in Kansas City were also allegedly told they were not welcome in a restaurant because of their uniforms. million people applied for unemployment at the beginning of June, but restaurants are starting to hire people back. [ Whole Foods denies that was the reason. [ The Guardian ]. Kansas City ]. Washingtonian ]. FoodDive ].

Uniforms 263

Uniforms 2018 Social Media Consumer Goods 263

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I am proud to be a chef and always will be, but a common mistake that restaurateurs make is to turn over the concept and the reputation of their business to that great chef that was just hired. Budget cautiously for donations and stick to the budget. Restaurateurs and chefs are not always the best bookkeepers.

Cash Management 292

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 292

Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

Hiring and retaining staff have been challenges in recent years, and labor costs are on the rise as well. In restaurants, one persisting issue operators are facing is labor. Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike.

Franchising 264

Franchising Franchise Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 264

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2019

It goes beyond the job description: hiring, training, menu planning, quality control, cost control, representation, leadership, purchasing, image building and so on. All in” refers to a physiological, mental, emotional, and even spiritual connection to the work, to the operation, and to the greater culture of culinary arts.

Reference 346

Reference Uniforms Take-out Social Media 346

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Additionally, you may not require employees to pay for or maintain required uniforms. For example, you can save money on uniform costs by asking waiters to wear a white button-up shirt with a tie rather than a custom-made shirt and tie with your logo on them.

Restaurant Law 283

Restaurant Law Cash Management Article Uniforms 283

EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A coworker, hired alongside me, quickly established himself as third in command (after the executive and sous chef), securing the most coveted shifts. Our uniform also included a toque, or a chef’s hat, and this is where the absence of Black students became impossible to compartmentalize. The pressure to keep up was intense.

Hiring 287

Hiring Hotels Small Business Information 287

EATER

JUNE 11, 2020

with little guidance aren’t going to help restaurants as they reopen nationwide As restaurants reopen throughout the country and the world in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant owners face a mind-boggling array of challenges , from byzantine new regulations to hiring back staff to navigating PPP loans.

Food Safety 264

Food Safety Back of House Food Supply Uniforms 264

Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

Escoffier forbade swearing in his kitchens, expected his cooks to dress like professionals on their days off, instilled pride in the chef’s uniform, and demanded professional behavior of all who were part of his team. He would ask: “What are you doing to excite and inspire the next generation of cooks?

Hotels 302

Hotels Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 302

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Have you established a uniform and grooming standard in your restaurant and is it equitably enforced? The right balance is critical and worth hiring sound technicians to design early on. So, it would make sense that the visual impact of food, the dining room ambience, the tabletop, and the appearance of service staff is very important.

Fine Dining 354

Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 354

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

He graduated and was immediately hired to work at another resort hotel in Colorado. Now, let’s get you in uniform and I’ll walk you through the kitchen.” He worked in each kitchen area learning how to cut meat and fish, help on large banquets, work every position on the line, take inventories, and even how to make decisions on wines.

Back of House 294

Back of House Hotels Uniforms Certification 294

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This is important, especially if you're training and hiring new employees. You also wouldn't have to transfer your data manually since you can easily export and integrate them seamlessly into your POS, payroll, hiring, training, and delivery systems. Why is improving operational efficiency important?

Operations 221

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

Alternatively, you can look into hiring a freelance designer to turn your layout into a work of art. If you’re no web developer, work with your tech-savvy employees, or hire a website development team to help build this crucial part of your website out. Not an artist? No problem. Remember, the importance of design cannot be overstated.

Menu 279

Menu Point of Sale Website Management Online Ordering 279

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 19, 2021

The pandemic has brought a talent crisis to the restaurant industry, with a recent survey showing that more than 55% of hiring managers had difficulty sourcing hourly workers, while about 45% expressed difficulty scheduling interviews (1,2).

Recruiting 195

Recruiting Small Business Magazine Hiring 195

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

According to an Online Ordering Platform company, Orders2me, one advantage of updating your POS so that it covers online services is that it handles the problem of chain restaurants having issues with poorly integrated and non-uniform POS systems across restaurants. Reference: 1) [link]. 2) [link]. 3) [link].

Front of House 186

Front of House Online Ordering Delivery POS 186

7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Your business name will also appear on your marketing materials, staff uniforms, menu, social media accounts, and advertisements, so make sure it isn't too long or complicated. This number will identify you as an employer and officially allow you to hire staff.

Bar 221

Bar License Food Supply Restaurant Law 221

Next Restaurants

AUGUST 17, 2022

Therefore, the most common cybersecurity issues are shown below: Untrained workforce Zero accordance with the security norms Absence of uniformity in the digital security systems Card-based payment system Not having tangible data security measures No circumspection against malware Tighter POS security. Perform Background Checks on Employees.

Email Marketing 153

Email Marketing Certification Employee Relations Online Ordering 153

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Collaborations : Collaborations, such as partnering with a well-known designer on staff uniforms or bringing in guest chefs for special events and pop-ups, will continue to capture consumer attention. "Talent/Hiring: Attracting top talent will continue to be a major area of focus in the restaurant and hospitality industries in 2023.

2023 419

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Then, ensure you have clear and designated columns for income, costs/expenses like rent, hiring costs, and labor, to name a few, and of course, your sales. However, as your restaurant grows, you incur more expenses, like hiring a marketing team to promote your new locations, and you shouldn't forget to add this to your restaurant's budget.

Point of Sale 221

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 221

EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Both groups, dressed in the same black uniform, cook two vastly different menus in tandem. While Moghul brought in today’s staff from Edison, when the team travels for its events, it often needs to hire servers and kitchen help locally. Later at dinner, a man named Devinder will make fresh naan from a tandoor, an earthen clay oven.

Catering 246

Catering Back of House Food Truck Seasonal Menu 246

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Will you have their uniforms produced for them, or will you give them a clothing allowance? Many restaurants opt to hire part-time employees to avoid this expense. Labor costs Labor costs usually depend on your restaurant’s policy. Will your staff work for tips, or will you add gratuities to every bill?

Cash Management 221

Cash Management Inventory Employee Relations Beverage 221

Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When drizzling or making dots, use squeeze bottles to apply sauces in artistic drizzles or uniform dots. One is to hire a professional photographer. Here are a few tips for making sure your dishes shine on Instagram with visual appeal. Use a pastry brush to create elegant sauce streaks. You have a couple of choices.

Social Media 52

Social Media Presentation Website Management Customer Experience 52

Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

A new hire checklist for restaurant employees can make the onboarding process easy and painless for all parties involved. Why reinvent the wheel every time a new hire joins your team when you can formalize the process? Your New Hire Checklist for Restaurant Employees. Get Your Employee Handbook Template. Download Now.

Hiring 52

Hiring Employee Relations FOH BOH 52

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Consider implementing a seasonal dress code or uniform for your staff. This can take the form of different versions of an existing uniform, or having them wear accessories associated with non-denominational Christmas characters such as reindeer, Santa Claus, or elves.

Café 105

Café Seasonal Menu Merchandise Uniforms 105

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

You might consider hiring specific team members for your catering service to ensure it runs smoothly every time. Can you afford to invest in additional uniforms or aprons for your servers? Hire a catering manager. Things to think about include: Who will manage the catering operations? Do you have enough servers to handle it?

Catering 113

Catering Website Management Seasonal Menu Food Supply 113

Sling

JUNE 8, 2020

If you reach the point where you have to decide between paying the rent and buying new uniforms for your team, rent always comes first — unless everyone ruins their uniform at the same time. You may need to hire another server to cover gaps in your schedule. These essential expenses may be fixed or variable (e.g.,

Small Business 109

Small Business Cash Management Uniforms Tip Distribution 109

Sling

AUGUST 8, 2024

Other variables that contribute to your brand include: Logo Website Social media presence Color scheme (for use on marketing materials, vehicles, uniforms, etc.) How to start an event planning business: Stage 3 7) Hire a crew When you’re first starting out, you may be able to run your event planning business on your own.

Events 78

Events License Hiring Website Management 78

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

During this time, parents are more concerned with buying their children's books and uniforms than spending $20 on a takeout meal. If you're not familiar with how this works, you can always hire social media managers who are updated on the latest trends to manage this aspect of your restaurant business for you.

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 195