Published June 12, 2015

Tackling the Problem of Employee Turnover

It’s impossible to eliminate employee turnover in the food service industry. Many employees work in food service while they attend school and pursue other things, never intending to make a career there. Some do, however, and convincing them to stick around can save you money in the long run.

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Mastering money – what every cashier must know

Working in food service is mainly focused on customer service, but part of providing quality customer service is knowing how to handle payments and working a cash register. While modern POS systems handle most of the math for you, there will be times you need to do quick math in your head. If your skills […]

Published June 11, 2015

Experience trumps education in food service

When hiring a cook or other food service position, education only means so much. In this article from FoodService.com, David Webb explains why experience makes all the difference in a good hire. It’s important to see the potential employee work in order to assess their skills, and that’s something that can’t be done in an […]

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Downsizing Could Be a Smart Menu Move

In the past, having a large menu was seen as a good thing. Unfortunately large menus have large drawbacks. Restaurants are starting to turn in the other direction and have good reason to do so. Downsizing your menu could not only save you a lot of money, but it will likely please your customers too.

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Are self-serve kiosks the future of food service?

Self-serve restaurant kiosks were recently revealed by Apex Supply Chain Technologies at the National Restaurant Association show. The kiosk allows restaurant staff to load food in the back side to be picked up by the customer in the front, after they complete their transaction with the Apex Trajectory Cloud platform. These kiosks basically allow customers […]

Published June 10, 2015

Three kinds of chefs and climbing the ladder

Cooking is a far more difficult job than chefs get credit for. That’s one of the reasons many of them are unsatisfied in their positions and don’t feel like it’s worth climbing the ladder. However, with some positive encouragement even they could embrace the career. This insightful article explores three types of chefs: those who […]

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Dim Sum Dining Style is Trending

Dim sum is a traditional dining style that dates back hundreds of years, but it’s catching on in a big way as diners seek unique restaurant experiences. With small plates customers choose themselves, dim sum allows adventurous diners a chance to try new flavors practically risk-free.

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Food industry to hit $2 trillion in sales, but competition will grow

Competition is likely to increase over the next decade as the food service landscape changes. This article from QSR Web offers several tips on how to adapt and roll with consumer demands for transparency, technology, healthy food, and new ways to experience it all. With an expected $2 trillion in annual sales by 2025, market […]

Published June 9, 2015

Gordon Ramsay whips up some hilarious special pancakes

To be a chef you need to work long hours and be extremely dedicated to your job. It’s stressful, but it’s not all bad. Chefs have fun too! In this video by Yes It’s Funny, well-known chef Gordon Ramsay creates pancakes the likes of which you’ve never seen before! I love how he’s looking at […]

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Tips on Interviewing for a Management Position

If you enjoy serving or working in the busy environment of a restaurant, it makes sense to consider climbing the ladder toward a management position. The opportunities that can evolve are immense, but it takes a lot of dedication and hard work, too.

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