Chef vs Cook: What’s the Difference?
The terms “chef” and “cook” are often used interchangeably. While they’re similar, the two positions often have different backgrounds and responsibilities. When you’re hiring restaurant employees, it’s important to understand the nuances of chef vs. cook roles. Chefs vs. cook: what each role means The concept of chef vs. cook can vary from restaurant to restaurant. After all, both positions are responsible for preparing ingredients and cooking the food that’s served to customers. In a commercial kitchen, a chef usually has formal culinary training and experience — and high-level responsibilities. They might supervise lower-level employees, develop recipes, cook food and…
What you need to know about tip pooling
Tips are an integral part of the restaurant industry. They motivate employees to provide exceptional service, creating an experience that brings customers back time and again. For employers in many states, tips can also make up the difference between the server minimum wage and the federal minimum wage. If you’re looking for ways to distribute tips more fairly among employees, tip pooling is one option. What are the tips for pooling? Tip pooling is a practice where restaurant employees put all or part of their tips into a communal pool. The employer divides the total funds among eligible workers, either…
How to Create a Compelling Kids’ Menu
Whether ordering in or eating out, mealtimes are often a family affair. Creating a menu specifically designed for kids makes the entire experience much easier for all involved. Does your restaurant have kids meals that have them asking for seconds? The best children’s menus are both kid-friendly and parent-approved, so here are five kids’ menu ideas to help you please the whole family. 5 menu items you need in your kids meals What makes a kids meal different from a regular menu is that it’s catered towards kids’ pallets, keeps portions smaller and often comes with a side. Parents appreciate…
Your Guide to Restaurant Credit Card Processing
Credit card processing is one of the most significant developments to hit the restaurant industry in recent memory. This convenient technology lets business owners accept payments remotely, without the need for cash or checks. It makes buying and selling easier for merchants and customers alike, promoting smoother business processes. Although most companies have managed credit card transactions the same way for years, new restaurant technology trends are revolutionizing the process. If your restaurant accepts cards as payment, it’s helpful to understand the underlying systems that make both the new and old methods possible. Let’s dig in. What is credit card…
10 Restaurant Sustainability Tips | Grubhub
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 30% to 40% of the food supply in the United States goes to waste each year. Restaurants are a significant contributor; in fact, between 4% and 10% of the food in commercial kitchens is thrown out before it’s even prepared. That’s a lot of meals thrown in the trash. If you run a restaurant, this issue may already be on your radar. By finding ways to reduce food waste in your organization, you can ease the financial and environmental impact and set a good example for other businesses in the industry. But…
How to get a liquor license
Alcohol can be a profitable revenue stream for your restaurant. It’s an easy win — the markup is high, the labor requirements are low, and the product has a long shelf life. In fact, the average restaurant makes about 20% to 25% of its income from alcohol sales. Before you can add beer, wine or spirits to your menu, however, you’ll need a valid liquor license. What is a liquor license? A liquor license is the permit you need to make, distribute or sell alcohol legally. These licenses are usually issued by your state, but counties and cities may also…
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) Price Target Cut to $16.00 by Analysts at Truist Financial
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB – Get Rating) had its price objective lowered by equity researchers at Truist Financial from $18.00 to $16.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday, The Fly reports. Truist Financial’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 12.60% from the company’s current price. A number of other research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust from $22.00 to $18.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 21st. The Street lowered shares of Pebblebrook Hotel…