Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Push it out, how many covers, lock, and load, finish strong, over the hump, wrap it up: this the language of the kitchen during service, these are the timestamps like the number of quarters in a football game or innings in baseball. Give your cooks a chance, now and then, to dine out front. Did they sense that the value was there?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

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. A server doesn’t show up, we adjust the station chart and maybe change the timing at the door, but we figure it out. I rest my case.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 29, 2021

Take the analogies for what they are worth to you. Anger and finesse are evident in the intensity that takes place as a cook attacks a relentless list of preparations for service. The contradiction of anxiety and peace seems to be present in every kitchen that reaches for the butterfly.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Interestingly, it goes even further because if you take this approach, you quickly understand you can always do that task better tomorrow. If you are just starting out as a dishwasher, then seek to become a world-class dishwasher. So, the mantra sets the stage for the drive to constantly improve.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Mediocre sucks the lifeblood out of an individual or an organization – it is the dark side of the moon, the harbinger of discomfort and pain, and the salt in the wound that saps your energy and leaves you hardened and embarrassed. This isn’t the French Laundry” so why even invest the time in plate presentation and cooking it properly – WRONG.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Some from each group have been (are) quite successful while others stumble along not quite sure what steps to take next. I was thinking the other day how we may be taking away from the opportunities that the school of hard knocks provides. The potato is a. diner’s attention. [] WHAT – YOU NEVER HAD A PAPER ROUTE?

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2020

My intent is always to present my opinions, as my opinions and never assume that they are or should be yours. Take it for what it’s worth: Working hard is exhausting, but invigorating. Whatever goal I set for myself can be achieved in the food business if I set my mind to it and make the commitment to do what it takes to get there.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Okay, so there are certainly employers out there who probably don’t deserve good employees, and, in those situations, I can understand some level of discontent, but not to the extreme of stating that being a cook is a dead end. Invest, push yourself, learn, grow, and take a chance – this is the formula on which great careers are built.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, take a deep breath, kick a few empty five-gallon buckets around the kitchen (make sure they are empty), release a string of expletives if it makes you feel better, and take a few ibuprofens to address that constant headache. We are all ready to own our lives again and enjoy the simple things – like going out for a meal.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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. Unfortunately, dining out and finding the right place to work is oftentimes a wishful roll of the dice. Find out everything you can about your guests and potential guests. I wonder why this is the case.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

They fear the look of disappointment or an abrasive comment; they fear the plate of untouched food, the half-eaten entrée they wrestled through heat and intensity of the kitchen to prepare and present, and they fear the role they may play in the success or failure of the restaurant. You see a little out of sorts, what can I do to help?”

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Shake off the dust of complacency, press the wrinkles out of that chef coat, polish those shoes and face the challenges straight on. Send out information about your current offerings and your future plans through effective email blasts. BE PRESENT. YOU NEED TO BE PRESENT! You can do this! All of this still counts!

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

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. I continue to see good restaurants lose a step with their food preparation, flavors, and plate presentations and shrinking menus that no longer inspire. Toynbee (author and historian).

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Culinary Cues

JULY 6, 2020

Your principles, and those of the cooks who proudly wear the uniform of the kitchen, are your stakes in the ground. Professional cooks avoid pointing fingers and when wrong – they take responsibility. Professional cooks are always seeking out excellence. That sounds better – the Principles of Being a Professional Cook.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

How is your kitchen organized, how much time are you willing to invest in training, how do you (the chef and owner) present yourself as a leader and mentor, how serious are you about the right way to cook, how open are you to sharing, and how effective are you at building a team of professionals who look and act the part? ” Enough said!

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Yet, within this calm there are lights on in kitchens across the country and the smell of sourdough breads, breakfast pastries, and bacon waft through the air, even making those dedicated runners slow down and take it in. It was 1am before the dishwashers finally turned out the lights and locked the kitchen door behind them.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) That's why we're presenting you with all you need to know about inventory's essential steps, best practices, and helpful resources below.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Pointing out what an employee does incorrectly can be positive if it is reinforced with training to correct the problem. When an employee feels that the opportunity for expression is present – then they will feel engaged and appreciated. The chef must also seek out those “teaching moments” whenever they arise. BUILD PRIDE.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The labor pool is a true challenge, the pressure to earn a profit is relentless, the fickle nature of guests can be frustrating, the shear number of daily decisions required of the job is mind-numbing, and the need to put yourself out there with each plate of food that leaves the kitchen can be – frightening. Take it for what it’s worth.

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EATER

JULY 2, 2024

Bug Robbins Cheesemaking requires a willingness to take risks and trust the process — just like navigating queer existence When I was little, I loved to group things. Turns out, I wasn’t the only one. While the ambiguity in my presentation certainly warranted the question, I was completely caught off guard.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights. To make the most of these few seconds, ensure your menu is well-organized, and the details are laid out thoughtfully. This is an easy way to get more out of your menu.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

And some are cooks and chefs who take the skills that have been developed over years and apply inspiration, vision, and even a bit of chaos to a canvas and create something that is totally unique – a benchmark for others to follow. We are the same, yet we are much different.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

But when this occurrence takes place with a team, the results can be magical. Tom quickly washed his hands, tied on an apron, adjusted his uniform and set-up his workstation. She had to handle eight different menu items on those cherry red flat tops and high BTU burners and called out orders to each station on slower nights.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

It could be that transition from the lack of any taste 6 x 6 box of tomatoes that are out of season, to your first heirloom tomato, and then eventually picking a tomato off the vine that was sun sweetened in the month of July – taking a bite and realizing what a gift a tomato can be – but, again, there is a moment.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. Give them an overview of what they will learn and do during onboarding, and how long the process will take. Here’s an example of an onboarding overview: Day One Orientation: Learning about the restaurant’s culture and history, meeting coworkers, and receiving a uniform.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some have their feet planted firmly on the ground with a system that is time tested and solid, while others tend to drift in and out of consciousness. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This is also a great comparative process to use when seeking a new career opportunity – a chance to note if taking a different position aligns with your beliefs or if it causes you to compromise. I would encourage you to think about this and take the time to write down your beliefs as a “manifesto” and then use it as a guide moving forward.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Have you established a uniform and grooming standard in your restaurant and is it equitably enforced? Are you meticulous about changing the oil in your deep fryer, or filtering out the smell of carbon build up on burner grates and broiler grids? How much time and effort are placed on this?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2019

Owners and operators expect it, peers expect it, staff demand it, and customers just have a feeling that the chef is always present. He always gave the job his all, spent time studying and practicing the techniques that gave him confidence, following the lead of the executive chef, and wearing his uniform with pride.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2023

Let’s talk about the steps that restaurant owners can take to transform their business through branding. It’s also important for restaurant owners to include any hard nos, ensuring your team has a clear understanding of how not to present your establishment. And hey, have a little fun with it, too!)

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

By taking a new and smarter approach to digital marketing, human capital management and delivery, restaurateurs will be positioned to drive sales despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. Become a Marketing Maven. Having a basic website or relying on a third-party delivery partner to market a virtual brand is not sufficient.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Dining out was unavailable and we got by, we re-introduced ourselves to cooking at home and dusted off those skills that had been dormant, or added some new ones that had here-to-for not existed. Cooks and chefs drifted out of the limelight and now even those career cooks were likely questioning their choice of jobs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Marketing messaging must shift to encouraging already loyal customers to come out for contactless access to food, drive-through speediness or free delivery charges. Moving beyond one-upmanship competitive marketing for consumer traffic, QSR brands must figure out creative ways to up the frequency that consumers will choose them.

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360Training

JANUARY 22, 2020

Instead, anyone who presents with these contagious symptoms should be sent home. While implementing some form of sick leave at your restaurant could solve this issue, it could take years to fully flesh out that type of program. Example Replacement Jobs for Sick Workers. Some example duties include: Greeting and seating guests.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 8, 2024

Disengage from close observation of fire and it will lash out and bite, like a dog mistaking your finger for a bone. Give it some gas and plenty of oxygen and watch how it takes center stage. The cook needs to maintain this delicate balance and not step out of this relationship zone focused on maintaining a sense of equilibrium.

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SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

So, if you want to get the most out of it, you've got to plan ahead. But first, let's get some basics out of the way. Follow our step-by-step guide to get the most out of your visit to the show. Since these take place at specific times, plan those first. We'll help you do that. Details below.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 14, 2024

Is there pride in the execution of each plate and are servers charged up to present your food to each and every guest? We can take impeccable care of our chef uniform and careless about washing our hands for 20 seconds. Greatness is a way of presenting yourself, of functioning day-in and day-out. It’s that simple.

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