The Cheesecake Factory’s Post

The Joy of Sharing What you Bake. In the business world, there doesn't seem to be enough time to take a minute to relax. Deadlines always need to be done. One thing that brings people together is good food. Even if just for a moment of connecting with your fellow workers, it gives you a chance to catch your breath. One thing about our group is we work hard as a team. The food we bring isn't business related. It's event related. Birthday anniversary usually. Part of the fun of sharing your baking is knowing there will not be leftovers for you to take home. We all know there are no calories in free Cheesecake. 😊 #restaurants #cooking #Eventplanning #teamwork #leadership #Management #stress #beer

We fry chicken on #Sundays This has been tradition the last few years for our #family and I never get tired of it. Always tweaking the recipe, changing the sauce, trying to perfect the crunch. Everyone has their own favorite way of doing it. I have a hospitality background as an Executive Chef and I find myself applying the skills I learned in the kitchen to my everyday life and my career in CPG sales. Time management, customer service, seeing the importance of small movements making an impact on a larger operation. Staying cool under pressure and leading from behind. Frying chicken is messy. But it’s something to focus on and ever-changing. I dare to say it’s somewhat meditative for me. As silly as that sounds. Long story short- things get messy, keep changing the recipe and stay focused on the goal. #improving.

Employing people is like making a cheesecake. It has layers. The biscuit layer are your “could be doing something else” digestives. The few who are maybe underperforming, aren’t fully passionate and are there until something else comes along. The cheesecake topping itself is your Steady Eddies. The ones who don’t let you down but don’t lift you up either. The people who are solid, dependable and helpful. They might lack passion, they might not be getting promoted but you couldn’t open without them. Lastly-you’ve got your coulis. The exceptional few who are constantly innovating, engaging and pushing themselves and their business forward, they make every part of the cheesecake better. All of these elements are necessary. Imagine a cheesecake that was ONLY coulis. It wouldn’t be a cheesecake and it would be shit. Imagine a cheesecake that was exclusively biscuit base? Absolute nightmare fuel. Even a cheesecake that was entirely cheesecake filling (looking at you Basque Country) would be a bit much for most people. My point is that not everyone you employ is coulis. And nor should they be. We need our biscuit bases and our cheesecake fillings too. A great team needs diverse people within it. With a broad range of skills and capabilities. #thoughts #employment #hiring #cheesecake #plzdontcancelme

National Spaghetti Day can be a fun and engaging opportunity to connect with your audience and showcase the personality and culture of your company. Here are a few creative ways to relate National Spaghetti Day to your brand: 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Create a lighthearted post on social media celebrating National Spaghetti Day. You could share a humorous meme, a quirky spaghetti-related fact, or ask your audience to share their favorite pasta dish recipes, creating an interactive and engaging online conversation. 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: If applicable, consider organizing a lighthearted internal event at your office to celebrate National Spaghetti Day. You could arrange a spaghetti luncheon or a cooking contest and encourage team members to participate in a fun-filled pasta-themed activity. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: Consider offering promotional products that tie into the theme of National Spaghetti Day. This could include branded pasta servers, custom aprons, or even a spaghetti-themed recipe book featuring dishes from your employees or customers. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Write a blog post or create engaging content related to National Spaghetti Day. For example, you could share the history and cultural significance of spaghetti, provide cooking tips, or feature a humorous video of your team attempting a spaghetti eating challenge. Remember that the key is to infuse your brand's personality and values into the celebration of the national day. By doing so, you can effectively connect with your audience and showcase the fun and engaging side of your company. #WorkHardPlayHard #EmployeeEngagement #CompanyCulture #PromotionalProducts #Teamwork #OfficeFun

Before 1980, the food industry operated under the mistaken assumption that asking people what made them happy to eat would lead to the creation of universally appealing dishes. However, this approach disregarded the complexity of individual preferences. As the saying goes, "The mind knows not what the tongue wants." Often, people cannot articulate their deepest desires when it comes to food. Consequently, the industry persistently offered what could be considered a platonic ideal of a dish to consumers. The prevailing goal was to discover the perfect dish that would satisfy every palate. However, this paradigm shifted when it became apparent that each consumer is unique, possessing their own distinct tastes. There is no one-size-fits-all solution in the realm of food. For instance, Howard Moskowitz's analysis of tomato sauce consumers for Campbell Soup Company's Prego brand revealed that the notion of a perfect tomato sauce is illusory. Instead, consumers should be segmented into clusters based on their diverse preferences. Some prefer spicy tomato sauce, others enjoy extra-chunky varieties, while some opt for a plain sauce without additives. This realization prompted a significant shift in the industry's approach. Rather than producing a singular type of sauce, manufacturers began offering a variety of options to cater to different tastes. This strategic pivot proved immensely successful, resulting in a substantial increase in revenue—over $600 million—over the subsequent decade. #SpaghettiSauce #HowardMoskowitz #HorizontalSegmentation

A team dinner? Yes and no. It was 10:30am, all the gang in a fair bit earlier than usual but all there for a reason. Cook off. I have previously done a post about how much I love cook offs but it really encapsulates everything that I love about coaching and team engagement. It gives us the opportunity to see how our colleagues are in a professional environment that isn’t the same as our day to day job. -From a coaching perspective you get to see new strengths and opportunities for growth. -From a hungry perspective you get to eat some yummy food. -From a team perspective, it’s a chance to learn, realign our values and socialise with one another in a work environment. It’s a win win win. There is so much more to it but I would be here all day. The Heartwood Collection winter 2024 menu is yet another win and a truly a special one; the vegan dishes are particularly amazing (never thought I’d be saying this!)! #heartwoodinns #traininganddevelopment #coaching #hospitality

"Which "holiday" sees an impressive amount of Americans calling in sick? Not Halloween, not the day after Thanksgiving,... it's Super Bowl Monday! According to the Workforce Institute, about 18.1 million employees are MIA the day after the big game. 🏈 (Now we could make a Taylor Swift joke here, but we'll refrain...we saw how that went at the Golden Globes and at Crafty, we respect Swifties.) If you're plotting #EmployeeEngagement strategies to have your team hustle into the office after the game you need an MVP strategy. Offering food and beverage that keep the party simmering (and offer a bit of recovery) can do just the trick. Here are a few options trending with the Crafty team: - Goose Island Beer Company Hazy Bear Hug - Kettle Brand Potato Chips in Jalapeño - Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn - PepsiCo Pepsi Real Sugar (in honor of the Half Time Show 🎤 ) - Olli Salumeria, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Snack Pack Learn what's trending in your city so you can make informed snacking decisions when everyone is counting on you! Read more: https://lnkd.in/emd4vfXe #Football #Sports #OfficeCulture #FoodandBeverage #Snacks

Well, thats the disaster when your ordered food doesn’t match the image of the food menu 👻 Tip: Always use authentic food picture in your menu when you want to build your own brand. 😎 #restaurantbranding #menudesign #restaurantindustry #restaurantmarketing #chef #brandidentity #foodbusiness

Craveable Obsessed update: I have finished the second round of edits and waiting on one foreword. We need to shoot the cover, and I must admit—it will be powerful! In re-reading the book, I found this quote. "I've discovered something about myself: when I'm deep in the "weeds," that's when I'm at my best. It's not chaos; it's my zone of clarity. That's where I sort everything out—what needs immediate attention and what I can whip up in no time. Every chef has their own ritual of zen. Mine kicks in when I turn the ignition of my car. Driving to work isn't just a commute; it's my strategy session. I map out my day, pinpointing exactly what needs to get done. It's not wishful thinking; it's a game plan. Then, there's the ride home. That's when I replay every slice and dice of the shift. It's my time to reflect on what went down and how I can sharpen things up for next time. This isn't just winding down; it's an essential debrief with myself. The drive is a place where I’m mindful of my day. Like Yoda said, "Do or do not. There is no try." I can't wait until the book is released - head to www.baconcartel.com and sign up for the LIST. #chef #chefslife #mentalhealth #Foodaddiction #restaurantlife #ouichef