Oh the woes of being a server: the fast paced rush, the kitchen yelling at you for what  your customers have ordered, the table of people that are mean to you and make you want to cry and the co-worker who is always telling you how to do things better! …
Read More »Conserve & Control: Portioning Out Your Precious Resources
Picture your next outing to a new restaurant or eatery. Mouths watering, you and your dinner companions order the same large entrees based on similar tastes and growling stomachs. As your succulent steaks make their way to the table, you notice your friend to the left has a small spoonful …
Read More »Join the Conversation: Managing Your Restaurant’s Online Reputation
In the fast paced world of write-what-you-will-when-you-want internet blogging, reviewing, and all around tom-foolery, you’re able to find varying opinions on just about anything. From bashing faulty restaurant equipment to condemning an establishment’s service, it would seem that opinion makers particularly enjoy targeting the restaurant world. Inhabiting an industry that’s …
Read More »Advice for Young Chefs by Marc Vetri
The Huffington Post – Taste  asked the head chef/owner of Vetri, Osteria, Amis and Alla Spina – Marc Vetri, to give advice to young chefs regarding how to aspire in the food service industry. His advice is not only great for those in the back of the house but any profession, really. Please …
Read More »Share Your Story of Restaurant Mayhem
The United States has faced devastating disasters in the last 10 years that have not only affected families, but businesses too. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in recent history, hit the Gulf Coast. In a 90,000 square mile area,  thousands of local residents were left unemployed and homeless …
Read More »5 Ways to Grow Your Business Starting Today
Customers are always looking for good food, good service and good value. These 5 business growth tips will help you fill your restaurant, remind existing customers why they love dining at your restaurant and bring in more revenue! Start a Rewards Card Program: Reward cards are a great tool to …
Read More »10 Energy Saving & Compliance Tips For Your Restaurant
Here are suggestions for energy savings and compliance with the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations: 1. Ensure efficient door closers for coolers. I frequently observe cooks open doors on line coolers and the doors are left standing open until someone thinks to kick them closed. What a waste …
Read More »6 Key Elements that Make a Strong Brand
When you hear the word brand, what do you think of? Maybe BMW or Google comes to mind. Others may envision Wal-Mart or Coca-Cola. People all over the world would recognize these brands after just a glimpse and immediately associate it with past experiences. For BMW many people think of …
Read More »Not Your Typical Concession Stand
Who doesn’t love a good concession stand? Whether you’re at a baseball game, fair, carnival or concert, concession stands are a must. People expect to see concession stands at events and probably salivate like Pavlov’s dog over the classic staples for hours leading up to their arrival. Hot dogs, popcorn, …
Read More »E.M.P.L.O.Y.E.E.: How to Spell Hired in the Restaurant Industry
Any restaurateur knows that hiring the wrong employee can be very costly for business. Not only will a bad employee cost you literally, by spending the money to hire and train them and the employee that eventually replaces them, but the level of work they bring to the table in …
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