CHEF LIFE

A restaurant should run like a well-oiled machine, from the front of the house to the kitchen. With the hustle and bustle of the dinner rush, however, staff can start to experience burnout and may become less motivated to give it their all. There are many factors that cause team members to feel unmotivated, but these seven tips for effectively inspiring your team will help encourage your staff to work hard each day. Thoroughly train employees The best way to ensure your staff feels confident in their job performance is to thoroughly train all employees. 52% of restaurant employees report they have performed a...

Now that you’ve finalized the menu and have hired the staff, it’s time to start planning the finer details of your restaurant’s grand opening. When it comes to opening a restaurant, new uniforms are a great way to stand out and solidify your brand identity. These four tips for choosing a restaurant uniform will help you find the right look that is equal parts fashionable and functional. Branding All restaurateurs know that even the tiniest details can have a big impact on the overall image of their restaurant. Restaurant uniforms are no exception, as they can play an important part in your...

The restaurant industry is projected to rake in $863 billion in sales in 2019, and as a restauranteur, you don’t want to lose out on your share of that. However, you don’t have to do major renovations or completely revamp your restaurant’s image to turn a big profit this year. Instead, follow these three tips for improving your restaurant menu to give your establishment a subtle facelift that will lead to major profits. Use complementary colors The menu is as much a part of your restaurant’s ambiance as the lighting and table settings. Matching your menu’s colors and aesthetic to the restaurant’s atmosphere is...

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