Why do food trucks fail? – 5 Mistakes to avoid.
More than 60% of restaurants fail within a year of opening. Do you think food trucks do better? Not really. 60% of food trucks also stop operations after their first year. As an aspiring restaurateur, you may be inclined to think
7 Restaurant Servers on the Best Tables They Ever Had
Restaurant guests have a big impact on how a server’s day goes. Like with other service jobs, there are bad customers and there are great customers. We like to focus on the positive, so we spoke to 7 restaurant servers
The Best Cooking and Restaurant Games
The cooking game genre has exploded in recent years, with dozens of phone and PC games popping up. Most games are geared toward creating delicious recipes and running an efficient kitchen to make money. They help develop time management skills
Restaurant Job Posts – 4 Red Flags To Watch For
Looking for a job? Read job posts carefully and watch for warning signs.
The Server Interview Questions (and Answers!) You Need to Know
Some restaurants will hire a server based on simple interview questions such as, “Do you have prior experience?” or “Can you work weekends?” I once had a waiter interview that consisted of just one question: Have you ever worked in
How to Avoid Food Contamination in Your Restaurant
Food safety is one of the most important issues a restaurant kitchen has to consider. Unsafe handling of food can cause cross-contamination, make customers sick, result in health code violations, and cause unnecessary food waste. The good news is it’s
Skip Bartending School – How to Become a Bartender
“Sometimes you meet people who change your life for the better. Those people are bartenders.” If you love to talk to new people and thrive in fast-paced, sometimes rowdy environments, bartending is the perfect job for you. With a little upfront
Best Chef Knife Under $100 in Each Style
Do you need a quality chef’s knife, but you’re on a budget? No problem. We’ve put together a list of the best chef’s knives under $100 in each profile style. To narrow down the best chef knife that’s right for you,
Resume and Interview Tips to Land a Restaurant Job
Restaurant jobs come with many perks — the schedules are flexible, prior work experience is often not needed, it’s a fun environment, and some positions are paid in cash daily — so it’s no surprise that many people are looking
How to Write a Great Restaurant Job Post
Many restaurant job ads are shorter than those you see from other industries. They’re often missing key details such as the “About Company” section and have few if any, details in the “Responsibilities” section. According to Sara Anderson, director of
