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Non-Operator From Trash to Treasure

Getting Organized

Any type of cup with a handle can be mounted to the wall and with an S-hook attachment can become a unique utensil holder or flatware organizer.
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Added by Molly Patterson on April 2, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

Non-Operator Customer Engagement on Social Media Sites

So your business has a Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn account, etc. Now what? Social Media experts from all over have set etiquette guidelines, content strategies, tips for building a following, and tips for keeping them. There’s a lot of information out there, so I’m going to try and make it easy for you by summing it all up.

Let’s start from the beginning. First, Social Media Consultant Jeff Bullas says you need to ‘define and understand the target market.’ Ask yourself…

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Added by MenuDrive on March 27, 2013 at 12:05pm — 1 Comment

Non-Operator Best Days to Post on Facebook by Industry

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by ERIC MELIN on JANUARY 8, 2013 [reposted from Spiral16]

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Added by FohBoh on January 10, 2013 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment

Restaurant Industry Career Development Essentials

There are many non-negotiable things for a job seeker wanting to start a restaurant career. Being a very competitive industry, it’s important to first know how to get hired. What do Human Resources managers of restaurants look for? This article will help any job seeker get answers for the burning question “how to get hired to start a restaurant career?”

The basic characteristics a job seeker embarking on a restaurant…

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Added by Robert Krzak on May 18, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

3 Reasons Restaurants Should Outsource Their Social Media Management

The one constant that will always exist in the Restaurant Industry is that there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. It is this very reason that we started the Restaurant marketing division of our company.

While this…

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Added by Chris Leo on April 2, 2012 at 8:00am — 33 Comments

Restaurant Marketing Part 4: I Built It - Come And Get It!

This is Part 4 in a series. We will look at the traditional sales cycle as it relates to restaurant marketing and examine a full-scale plan to fill all the points on the cycle. In this part we talk more

about Closing The Sale.

In this series we are looking at the traditional sales cycle and how it relates to restaurant marketing. My premise here is:

Many believe that restaurants don't follow the traditional sales cycle, and the same rules don't apply…

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Added by Karl Koelle on December 23, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Bagel Boosts

Transitioning into autumn is bittersweet at Georgetown Bagelry. Folks are coming back to town yet students whom we serve almost daily are leaving to go back to school. Erin Slowinski and Jessica Janov from Holton-Arms, Ruthie Levine from UC Davis, and Scott Thiede from Villanova…

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Added by Mary Beall Adler on September 17, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Operator - Chef Top 10 Reasons to Support Organic in the 21st Century

1. Reduce The Toxic Load: Keep Chemicals Out of the Air, Water, Soil and our Bodies

Buying organic food promotes a less toxic environment for all living things. With only 0.5 percent of crop and pasture land in organic, according to USDA that leaves 99.5 percent of farm acres in the U.S. at risk of exposure to noxious agricultural chemicals.

Our bodies are the environment so supporting organic agriculture doesn’t just benefit your family, it helps… Continue

Added by Marcus Guiliano on August 23, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Non-Operator Linking Consumers To Business To Business Business

As a foodservice servicer I sometimes struggle to find my (my company’s) place in the consumer world. In dining the consumer is always the most important piece of the puzzle, everyone works together to help make sure they are satisfied. So how do you keep these customers in the loop when they are not necessarily your customers?

Here at FoodCALC we do business with restaurants, eventually what we do trickles down to consumers, we don’t sell to them or promote to them, but we do get a… Continue

Added by Alyson Mar, RD on April 7, 2010 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

DAWG Talk: Career Track to Happiness

Life, for many people, is about the pursuit of happiness. In fact, the Declaration of Independence is very clear. It states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

We spend our lives seeking out what brings us joy. Just thinking about certain experiences can bring a sense of comfort and well-being. You know the… Continue

Added by David Rose on March 11, 2010 at 5:52am — 2 Comments

Non-Operator Need a Question Answered About Your Business?

Over the last seven days more than 1400 bars and restaurants followed the 7 Day Roadmap to a Profitable 2010. Amazing action has been taken by an amazing group of hospitality business owners. I have been inundated with questions about various parts of the program, so I have decided to use video to answer all of your questions.

You might have a question about Twitter for your bar, or you might want to know… Continue

Added by Barry Chandler on January 17, 2010 at 10:04pm — No Comments

What Questions Should You Be Asking In 2010?

So far this year I've spent a lot of time asking questions and doing some soul searching.

This is a question I was asked by Kathleen Wood, a Business and Leadership Growth Strategist who is doing some work with our team. It's a question that I think we should be asking ourselves for our business and our careers in 2010.

If you were to reinvent your business or career today based on… Continue

Added by Amanda Hite on January 12, 2010 at 9:43am — 4 Comments

DAWG Talk: You Talkin' to Me?

I live by the philosophy that you can say anything to anyone as long as you are honest and your intent is positive. There’s no question that tact and timeliness affect our ability to be successful communicators. And, as our society and workforce become more inclusive, we find ourselves exploring new channels to deliver a consistent message.

People receive information differently. For a message to be communicated successfully, the… Continue

Added by David Rose on January 7, 2010 at 6:26am — 2 Comments

Non-Operator The 10 Keys to Great Hospitality Service

Your establishment, whether it is a restaurant, bar or a hotel, is made of bricks and mortar and this gives the customer an initial impression of what your establishment is like. But it happens too often that staff are rude, pretentious or simply not up to the task at hand. Needless to say; you won’t return!

The biggest reason for customers not returning to an establishment is due to a staff member’s attitude or… Continue

Added by Barry Chandler on November 27, 2009 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Build a TEAM to build your Restaurant

So you’ve finally made the decision to build/remodel your restaurant. What comes next?

I know you’re thinking all you need to do is hire an architect or a designer and that’s it, right? Well, it’s not quite so simple. You need to build a TEAM to build your restaurant. By spending the time and energy in the beginning to build the right team you can save a lot of time and money in the end. We all want to save money, don’t we?…

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Added by Christine van Rooy on November 24, 2009 at 5:30am — 2 Comments

Non-Operator How a Clever Hotel Is Using My Accent!

Being based in Ohio, my Irish accent stands out! It normally takes service staff a second or two to “tune” into the different sounds and it’s always a conversation starter with everyone wondering what brought me so far inland!

Recently though, my accent went from being just a conversation starter to being a “for hire” commodity! Two weeks ago, I received a Twitter message from a friend in the city mentioning that the… Continue

Added by Barry Chandler on November 19, 2009 at 11:13pm — No Comments

Back to School Time Already? Or does it just appear that way?

Well, probably not.

Usually, at this time of year, parents are rejoicing and the kids are wondering how the summer passed by so quickly. You've probably loaded up on backpacks, notebooks and a whole new wardrobe for the kids, glad to send them off to learn something more than X Box skills.

While most of the country goes back to school right after Labor Day, down here in Florida the kids went back this week with most returning to classes this past Tuesday. The private… Continue

Added by Steve Paterson on August 29, 2009 at 7:16pm — 16 Comments

Never Flash the Bouncer. Standing Out in this Job Market and Secrets from my Clubbing Days.

A few weeks ago, Laurie Ruettimann wrote a blog onPunk Rock HR asking the community to provide tips for job seekers on how to get the job. My advice was to approach getting the gig in the same way you would attempt to get into an exclusive club.

Here's an example from my "clubbin days".

I remember the first time I tried to get into an… Continue

Added by Amanda Hite on August 25, 2009 at 4:02am — 13 Comments

Linkedin Tip: Leverage Social Technology For Your Career Search.

Let’s say you discovered that Panera was hiring an HR manager and you wanted the gig. You know you're qualified, but you also know they’ve had about 500 applications submitted for the position. You have to come up with a way to stand out. The best answer is to have someone inside the organization recommend you to the hiring decision maker. But, let’s say you know someone who works for Panera. Here is an example of how you can use Linkedin to let your network work for you.…

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Added by Amanda Hite on July 28, 2009 at 7:22am — 6 Comments

Non-Operator Learn Systems for More Profits

Use the Same Systems and Shortcuts as the Chains to Make More Money in Your Independent Restaurant

Join David Scott Peters for a 4-day restaurant workshop dedicated to teaching you the stuff you need to find all those hidden pockets of profit

How to Run a Profitable Restaurant: from Soup to Nuts

Sept. 14-17

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Register for the workshop by August 15 to qualify for a super early-bird discount of… Continue

Added by David Scott Peters on July 24, 2009 at 9:26pm — No Comments