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Back in my cafe days, there was one key ingredient that made the business successful. Preparation. Those Sunday peaks were a breeze when the preparation was done. Sure, sometimes we ran short of stuff, but because the preparation was so good, we knew when things ran out - we were having a cracker of a day. The preparation period is about half the day's roster. My son's a chef and he starts his French restaurant shift at 2pm. Service starts at 6, and he's out by 10. That makes preparation time exactly half his shift. There's not much that happens in life that doesn't need more time to prepare than to execute to be successful. #prepare  

Leading Kitchens: Chef vs. Team Dynamics "In a professional kitchen if the Chef de Cuisine can't control or direct his team is it time to change the team or the Chef de Cuisine or both?" I'm curious to hear from fellow industry professionals: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

In her Bloomberg article, "A Chef Weighs In On What The Bear Gets Wrong in Third Season", our co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Chef Katie Button speaks about how the high intensity nature of the restaurant industry does not have to translate into a nightmare culture. It is our constant focus to provide a positive experience for everyone who comes through our doors, guests and employees alike. As Katie mentions, hospitality represents the first job for so many people and it is on us to create a culture that puts people first, regardless of what side of the table they are on. https://lnkd.in/eKFAMAtt

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For the last month, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to run a restaurant. Words can’t express how much I appreciate Giovanni Esteves and his family for the confidence to allow me to run Doggi's Arepa Bar at Aventura. I only hope that my actions and results support the appreciation. Here’s what I’ve learned at a granular scale: - It’s not easy - Build and support a great team - Think quickly, act quicker - Communication is important - Show by doing, be the example - Customer Service can be rough - Be calm, focused, and actively listen - Music is the answer - I have the skills, but I still need to learn #restaurantindustry #restaurant #restaurante #teamappreciation #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipmatters

three most important line in the chef life 👉 1.)Use the best ingredients and never substitute them for anything less. 2.)Chefs Don't Make Mistakes: They Make New Dishes. 3.)Chefs deserve to be celebrated online and offline. #marriottinternational #sheraton

In every dish lies a story, with each ingredient playing a role. As a chef, I craft flavors into a masterpiece, touching hearts and tantalizing senses. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! #ContinentalEquipment #IndustrialCateringEquipment #CommercialKitchenEquipment #KitchenDesign

The Inspirational Chef: Focus on Your Mise En Place The Inspirational Chef: Rule 3 Focus on Your Mise En Place For a chef, our mise en place is everything. If you don't have everything you need to create your dishes, you will inevitably fall behind and fail. In our life, mise en place includes things like our health, our planning, self development. https://lnkd.in/e4gKenbn

I spent the first 6 years of my cheffing career in some of the best restaurants globally, with 2 years under a 3-hatted Michelin star chef at the 10th best restaurant worldwide. Here are some key takeaways from my experience: - High-end restaurants prioritise wholefoods, emphasising authenticity over elaborate transformations. - Chefs, including myself, are known for their dedication and hard work, often being the most committed individuals in the room. - In the culinary world, efficiency is crucial; treat cheffing like a dance by anticipating and preparing for your next steps. - Taking ownership of your mistakes is vital for personal growth and learning from those around you. - Working 80 hours a week is normal, it may not be advised, however we love the hustle. Oh and we are a little bit crazy 🤪 #ChefLife #CulinaryWorld #RestaurantIndustry #ProfessionalGrowth

International Chefs' Day has been designed so that we can all learn more about the important role of a chef. Going out to restaurants is one of people’s favourite activities because they get the chance to taste the best cuisine from the chefs that work behind the scenes. International Chefs' day is a day for them, and is probably one of the best opportunities people can get to learn how to cook and connect with chefs in their local area. It’s also a great opportunity to teach kids how to cook and inspire them to become chefs. #keyperformancetraining #forklifttraining #firstaidtraining #firemarshaltraining #manualhandlingtraining #handstraining #workplacecourses #RTITB