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Staffing Solutions for Restaurants During COVID-19 Outbreak

Modern Restaurant Management

Furthermore, some seats may need to be removed for a period of time so that customers feel a comfortable sense of separation and aren’t too close to each other. The concept of cross-utilization means training employees to perform multiple positions that create added efficiencies in the operation. Mark Heymann.

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CHEFS – IS IT WORTH IT?

Culinary Cues

Yet tomorrow morning you will wake well before sunrise, put on that starched, white uniform, walk through those kitchen doors and face the challenges of a chef once again. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. There will always be the missed family events, the 5 a.m. Oh, and by the way – it can be worth it! BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, BE A CHEF.

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

Once established – do not sacrifice what you have invested the time in developing. [] FAILING TO INVEST IN TRAINING. Training ALWAYS pays back in dividends. Train to your standards and be very clear. Every employee needs to be trained and most relish the opportunity to learn and get better at what they do.

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THE GREATEST THREAT TO AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

When I read an article the other day about BMW charging a subscription fee for heated seats in their cars, I thought: “Where are we going with this?” Of course, people want heated seats: “Oh well, I guess we have to pay, and pay, and pay for something that was previously part of the deal.” PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

It usually involves an orientation, paperwork collection, and training. 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. Day Three Role-specific training. Customer service training.

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DO IT RIGHT

Culinary Cues

When a destination welcomes more people than there are restaurant seats then even the mediocre seem to thrive but check back in a year or two and you will probably find a new owner, a new concept, and a different shot at success. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Plain and simple. This is your most important job. Do it right!

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

Get training dialed in right away so youre not having to make big changes on the fly day of. Provide space for seating, tasting, and entertainment. Require proof of industry employment (like a pay stub or uniform) for participation to keep it exclusive and targeted. Add fun elements like live music, trivia, or raffles.

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