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How I Got My Job: Creating a New Vision for Vegan Cooking at a Top NYC Restaurant

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But I don’t think I realized I was fully interested in food until 2017 or 2018, when I became a bit more serious about being a chef. Just regular people skills, customer service. It was half back-of-house, half front-of-house. It was too much. And it just grew.

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[Guide] Restaurant Management Tips & Tactics: 2019 Field Guide

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Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. Customer service: Interact with guests, solve customer complaints, and ensure the service is on point. Strengthen Weak Restaurant Culture.

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[Updated for 2023] The State-by-State Guide To Tip Pooling Laws

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One of the most significant changes occurred in 2018 when the Department of Labor ruled that back-of-house employees like cooks and dishwashers are eligible to be included in the tip pool. Tip pooling laws are subject to change, and they do so often depending on federally mandated criteria. Federal Tip Pooling Laws.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Rather than assigning people to prep stations or at checkout, Ono takes advantage of automation to free people up to do what they do best; customer service/engagement and education. In 2018, 51% of chefs in the United States added vegan items to their menus. GlobalData). 31 percent of Americans practice meat-free days.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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New data on rebranding from Visual Objects’ latest survey report , found that 13 percent of people couldn’t immediately see a difference after Dunkin’ (previously Dunkin’ Donuts) rebranded in 2018. Foodservice operators want and need content that helps them solve their business problems.

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Ghost Lemonade, Robotic Barista and Flippy for Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

Staff are able to shift to front of the house roles where needs have increased for customer service-oriented activities like heavier and regular cleaning regimes, delivery and takeout order fulfillment, and outdoor ordering and hosting. Brands, P&G, and more.

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Hostility, Harassment, and Low Wages Are Keeping Many Restaurant Workers Home

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And speaking about the health risks, a lot of servers and back of house employees weren’t prioritized for vaccines. It increases employee morale and longevity and customer service, their excitement to work, their willingness to stay, their ability to upsell goes up when they’re paid better. That’s right.

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