Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The menu will determine how the dining room will look and feel, how you will advertise and through which mediums, the experience of the line cooks you hire, your training program, which vendors you choose, the equipment you will need, the wine list, price point for menu items, and the expectations for sales and profit.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Reach out to industry associations, local bartender groups, or culinary schools to see if they can refer qualified candidates. Additionally, you can encourage current staff to refer friends or acquaintances who may be interested in the role. Your local hospitality community can also be a valuable resource for finding barbacks.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are currently in training. So it’s this historical reference to the building and what was happening there.” They’re meeting with a team of coaches to finesse their routines. They’re spending their days practicing the same moves over and over. It’s also the first name-protected cheese in Northern Europe.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Full-service restaurants would later refer to this as a Table d’hote selection. Sure, the food at the Blue Gentian was good, and the servers who had been there for years were efficient, and you couldn’t beat the price for the quantity and quality offered, but what Meta was referring to was hospitality.

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The Eat Restaurant

OCTOBER 31, 2019

An effective way to do this is to use a restaurant training manual. A restaurant training manual (also referred to as restaurant employee handbook) lays the foundation for consistent results so that your staff is capable of delivering high-quality dining experiences whether they’re on the floor or in the kitchen.

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Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

An effective restaurant training program is the driving force behind your business’s success. In this article, the workforce management experts at Sling give you tips for creating a restaurant training program that really works. Restaurant Training Vs. Onboarding. Restaurant Training. Onboarding. 1) Start Small.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

It is also a nonprofit that has spent 30 years training at-risk youth exiting the juvenile detention system to work in hospitality. So the staff and the 15 young people working that night spent most of the evening doing extra training and cleaning to keep busy. Café Momentum is more than just a restaurant, though. Several U.S.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You won't be able to refer to your previous restaurant opening playbook and follow it to the letter. The benefits of this decision include relying on a proven business model, which will ease the opening and operating process, as you'll be able to refer to what worked (and what is working) at your original location.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

In fact, you were probably on the receiving end of this group behavior, sometimes referred to as bullying. .” – Webster’s Dictionary Of course, you remember. You were either part of this or feeling left out because you weren’t. Well, we’re not in high school anymore. Actually, for all intents and purposes we might even be called “adults”.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

A few minutes ago, you referred to that ingredient I held in my hand as “just a tomato” and honestly, I wasn’t sure how to respond. In that moment I realized my job as a chef was more than operating a restaurant kitchen, more than ensuring consistently great food on every plate, and much more than training cooks about technique.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It usually involves an orientation, paperwork collection, and training. Day Two Training: Learning how to do your job with a training manual, in-person classes, online learning, and shadowing. Restaurant technology training, including how to request shifts and what to do during opening and closing shifts.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. Make your restaurant a destination for celebration.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

This menu is developed using analytical data that is drawn from surveys and historical reference to other restaurants within a community or region. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. That being said – here are a few examples of “menu thinking” that can be considered: [] A COLLECTION OF ITEMS THAT SELL. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Once considered a supplement to the standard training program, virtual training is now the preferred — and sometimes only — option for managers and owners who want to improve their team’s skills. Virtual Training 101. Not all virtual training software is created equal. for reference during the meeting.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Create a restaurant operations manual A restaurant operations manual ensures that your business procedures are well-documented, concise, and readily available for your employees' reference. This is important, especially if you're training and hiring new employees.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Sometimes the most important thing you can do as a manager, fellow worker, family member, or friend is to recognize the signs and let the person know that you are there to listen or help, while other times it will be important to act and refer the person to someone who can provide important help. TRAINING: You can never train too much.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You can reference average party size, takeout vs. on-premise orders, the popular menu items, and other key metrics to to forecast restaurant sales. Here are a few tips for sourcing, hiring, and training enough employees to get you through the holidays — and then some. How do sales change during the holidays? Holiday Referral Sprints.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Ask for References and Experience. Additionally, if you are interested in working with a particular company, you should ask to receive ample references. Training your staff in these techniques can also help if an event like this takes place. Training of Professional Security Guards.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

One of a restaurant manager’s primary responsibilities is hiring, training, and scheduling staff so that the business runs smoothly. Step-by-step process to becoming a restaurant manager Becoming a successful restaurant manager involves getting relevant education and training and building hands-on experience in the industry.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It will take super-human effort, ample amounts of time, arduous training, and boat loads of cash. When individuals speak of fine dining excellence they will often follow with reference to chef/restaurateurs with names like Boulud, Keller, Achatz, Robuchon, or Morimoto. What will it take for you to become part of that club?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Our research from over 1,900 restaurant professionals shows that the main reasons employees quit are due to poor training, bad relationships with managers, and lack of team-building activities. Doesn’t it make sense to create a restaurant employee handbook that encourages a positive workplace culture through teamwork and training?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Now, by great I am not referring to the number of accolades, feature stories, or titles that appear after their name (although many have rightfully earned all of that) – I am referring to how they are perceived by others. PLAN BETTER –TRAIN HARDER – BE GREAT. Every person needs balance and personal care. Restaurant Consulting.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. Food safety training Florida law (specifically, F. 509.049 ) requires food safety training for every employee in food service.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In his work, he realized that many employees get thrust into management positions without any training. So he created a universal training manual, his book— The Surprise Restaurant Manager. We refer to these employees as “51 percenters.” Texting is a valid format for team training. Why texting?

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EATER

JUNE 25, 2020

In Illinois, a Cook County judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering multiple McDonald’s locations in Chicago — including a franchisee, as well as a wholly-owned subsidiary operating corporate stores — to improve safety protocols for mask wearing, social distancing, and training, the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2024

Restaurants often offer deals like “first burger on us” or “refer a friend and you both get $25.” How can they incorporate fraud prevention into their training processes? Having these fraud scenarios in mind will naturally change the way restaurants introduce new offerings and how they train their teams.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

STRUCTURE Many of us secretly enjoy the structure of a kitchen, the chain of command, the organization that is so critical (mise en place) and the reference to time tested cooking methods. When we depend on people who are dependable and well trained then the kitchen is like a fine-tuned orchestra and the expeditor is the conductor.

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Tableo

JUNE 21, 2023

Training staff members at serving drinks with finesse is crucial to differentiate yourself from competitors and to improve the overall dining experience for patrons. Give them a thorough guide or book of cocktail recipes that they can refer to when making drinks. What’s in pouring a drink?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

A pre-shift meeting is, simply, a meeting that occurs before meal service where the manager gathers the team to go over updates, train them, and get the team excited and motivated for the upcoming shift. They also serve as a place to offer short training sessions for new practices, taste new dishes and connect with them team.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

He is referred to as the hit maker for bands. He is not one of those fancy, over-the-top, crazy fast and wild drummers who lives to be the center of attention – Purdy and what he calls the “Purdy Shuffle” is a simple, mesmerizing backbeat that makes you tap your feet, sway your head, and smile. Bread is the same way. No excuses – GET TO WORK!

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”? This was the first time that anyone actually referred to the kitchen as a great place to learn, grow, and get a foothold on a career. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Be Something Special – Be a Cook. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

On occasion you may need to make adjustments so that an employee can work through their challenges (schedule adjustment, change assignments, send them home, offer advice, refer them to someone who might help, etc.). If employees are properly trained to perform a task then you need to trust them to do it. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

He has been one of my primary motivators and reference points throughout my career in food. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER “We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.” He would ask: “What are you doing to excite and inspire the next generation of cooks? I hope that I portrayed his character and beliefs appropriately.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2019

By “all in” I am referring to total commitment, building your life around the demands of the job, and most significantly to do so while being oblivious to the impact that this commitment has on other aspect of one’s life. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. He wondered how he would prevail and how he would feel about the job in a year or two.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Context refers to whom you are enjoying a food with, the environment where eating takes place, your connection with the person who prepared it, the source of components, the history of the dish and its ingredients, memories connected to the item, or the ceremony that may be part of enjoying that dish. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Competition is healthy if you use it as a reference to improve. 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

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2024

I can’t remember the last time I opened this book and used it as a reference, but it is the title that drives me to keep it prominently displayed. Why is this so? The title represents my feeling about the craft that I have spent more than five decades engaged in. We need to encourage the positive to drown out the naysayers.

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