Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Space is never wasted on commercial kitchens. The front of the house always takes precedence. Space is at a premium in any business and it is spent on areas that make money; not the expense side of the transaction. That’s your kitchen; a necessary expense. There...
Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Good Employees are hard for find. It’s no secret that employee turnover in the service sector is high. It seems that as soon as you get a new employee trained and used to the way your establishment works they quit or someone else quits. It is a constant struggle to...
Aug 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
So your new company booked your first wedding reception. Now What? Oh my goodness. You have that signed contract for a wedding reception for 150 guests. Hopefully, it’s not for tomorrow. You have to understand that the number of guests may change several times before...
May 30, 2017 | Plate-Mate
Restaurant kitchens are always busy and always crowded, especially when the house is packed with customers. Being busy is always a good thing when it comes to the hospitality business. However, it’s also prime kitchen accident time. Take a look around your kitchen...
Apr 21, 2017 | Plate-Mate
We all take our modern conveniences for granted. We all do it. Whether it’s at home or at work. The loss of an internet connection can turn a wonderful morning into a horrible afternoon. But sometimes the worst thing that can happen is complacency because our...
Mar 28, 2017 | Plate-Mate
Do you have the right people in the right position to grow your customer loyalty? It may seem like common sense but restaurants are often family businesses. Now I’m not saying you need to fire your nephew or your aunt, but some training may be in order. How observant...
Mar 6, 2017 | Food Safety
Food safety – Vigilance is Mandatory For most food professionals, we know when something is bad. We date our freezer packages. We check dates on everything with our weekly inventory checks. We just know when it’s time to throw it out. But some things are beyond our...
