10 Unwritten Rules of Professional Kitchens
Celebrated chef Gavin Kaysen tells every intern at the world-renowned Café Boulud the same thing: “You can come to this restaurant and you can give us 99% and the cooks will give you nothing in return, or you can give
Dear Back of House: A Note from Front of House
In a previous post, the back of house gave the front of house a few tips on how to work better together. At the end of the day, we are all trying our best to make as few mistakes as
Waiter/ Waitress problems – Speak your mind out!
Have you ever wished you could tell your restaurant manager something but you were afraid that you would offend them? Or maybe you’re a restaurant manager and you wish you knew what was really on the minds of your staff.
4 Types Of Challenging Customers And How To Deal With Them
How to deal with specific challenging customers in the restaurant industry
All About the Chef’s Knife
The most important unwritten rule in a kitchen is don’t touch a chef’s knives. If you break this rule, you should just look for another job because forgiveness is unlikely. Knives are an integral part of a chef’s job and
Dear Front of House: A Note from Back of House
What separates good seamless service from a disjointed one? Communication. If the front of house and the back of house aren’t communicating, service falls apart. So, whether this is new to you, or you just need a reminder—here’s a little
2020 New Year’s Resolutions
If your 2020 goal is to quit smoking, eat healthily, or save more and spend less money, the industry is going to tempt you. But don’t let that scare you. Below are some tips to help you overcome the challenges
7 Things Every FOH Person Should Know!
Jobs in the restaurant industry are unlike any others. They’re fast-paced, challenging, and fun, and as a front-of-house employee, you’re vital to the success of a restaurant. Great food will get people in the door, but great service is what
A Typical Day – Life As A Server
Whether you’re an aspiring server or a veteran, it’s hard to explain what it is like. There are many differences from one job to the next, but still quite similar. These cameos are a testament to the life of a
9 Skills You Learn As A Restaurant Server That Are Essential For Most Careers
No one can deny that working as a restaurant server is a good way to earn extra money while you're in college or as a side job. It may not be your life long career but did you know that
