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restaurant management

Experience the expertise of restaurant management! Explore the intricacies of leading a successful dining establishment, from mastering operational finesse to curating memorable guest experiences.

Food Entrepreneurship 7 min read

How Will Restaurant Consumers Change Behavior in the Post-COVID-19 Economy?

What does the future hold for restaurants? What are the permanent changes we can expect from consumer behavior, and how will restaurants need to adapt?

April 22, 2020
Food Entrepreneurship 7 min read

How the 2020 CARES Act Benefits Restaurants

The CARES Act offers direct relief for restaurants and food service businesses struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the different benefits available for the industry during this tough time.

April 6, 2020
Culinary & Pastry Careers 5 min read

Will Restaurant Jobs Come Back? When?

With unprecedented restaurant job losses, is it still a good idea to go to culinary school? See what the trends are suggesting.

March 25, 2020
Baking & Pastry Arts 4 min read

Is Farm to Table Possible, or Practical, for Bakeries?

Achieving the farm to table concept is possible for bakeries, as long as they acknowledge the nature of this goal and key align processes with it.

November 25, 2019
World of Food & Drink 4 min read

Sustainability Is Trending: How Will This Affect Your Restaurant?

For culinary students studying at the August Escoffier Austin culinary campus, sustainable business may just be good business.

October 18, 2019
Food Entrepreneurship 4 min read

Does Seafood Have a Place on Your Menu?

Seafood can be an especially popular offering in a variety of restaurant settings, but it requires some special considerations and safety procedures.

September 23, 2019
Food Entrepreneurship 4 min read

How Important Is Your Food’s – and Your Restaurant’s – Story?

An engaging narrative behind a restaurant and its foods can help attract customers and make a business stand out from the competition.

August 26, 2019
Food Entrepreneurship 4 min read

How to Make the Most of a Health Inspection

As part of their education, students  studying through the online culinary arts school will learn the ins and outs of food safety.

August 15, 2019
Food Entrepreneurship 4 min read

Business and Entrepreneurship: The Other ‘Arts’ of Culinary School

There is another art to the culinary industry - that of business and entrepreneurship. Culinary school helps you prepare for both.

July 16, 2019
Food Entrepreneurship 3 min read

How Sound Influences the Way Customers Eat

Sound may not seem like it has a major impact on how customers enjoy their meals, but it can drastically influence taste and perception.

June 24, 2019
World of Food & Drink 4 min read

Food Halls: The Growing Denver Dining Trend

A lot of culinary trends come and go, but are food halls bound to stick around?

May 28, 2019
Culinary & Pastry Careers 4 min read

Chef Shoes: How Do You Support Yourself Safely While on the Job?

Chef shoes may seem an afterthought at first, but the right pair is a lifesaver in a busy kitchen environment.

April 30, 2019
Food Entrepreneurship 4 min read

Digital Dining: Using ‘the Cyber’ to Enrich the Dining Experience

Let's examine just a few examples of how restaurants are using technology to augment management and contribute to the dining experience.

March 29, 2019
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Tapping into staff experience to create delicious new dishes

Collaboration in the kitchen is a vital consideration for all chefs, whether they're right out of culinary school or have many years of experience.

January 16, 2019
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Fighting food waste in your kitchen

Food waste is a major concern for restaurants, and there are a number of effective ways to address it.

December 20, 2018
Culinary Arts 4 min read

4 Underrated Kitchen Tools

Every chef has a preferred kitchen device, and many times chefs favor the most versatile options.

July 25, 2018
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Every Role in a Professional Kitchen is a Key Ingredient

Here are some of the indispensable jobs that professionals perform behind the scenes every day at restaurants, catering companies and institutional dining facilities.

June 26, 2018
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Understanding The Unique Qualities of The Expediter Role

The expediter role isn't close to being the most well-known role in a kitchen, but it's the most critical in terms of keeping the entire kitchen operation running.

June 15, 2018
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Best practices for managing summer holiday scheduling for employees

By following best practices for managing vacation requests, you’ll be able to keep your business operating at its best while also allowing employees to take a break spend time with their loved ones whenever possible.

April 30, 2018
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Why Google My Business is necessary for every restaurant

Google My Business has emerged as an essential tool for attracting patrons, and anyone who is working toward a culinary arts certificate online should take note.

April 20, 2018
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Website optimization tips for restaurant menus

Optimizing your restaurant's menu for online visitors is the first step in convincing them to visit your restaurant and come back in the future.

April 19, 2018
World of Food & Drink 4 min read

Business Succession Tips for Multigenerational Restaurants

There are several key steps involved in turning a restaurant over to a family member when the time is right, and it’s crucial to lay the groundwork for succession in advance

April 11, 2018
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Planning ahead: Getting the most out of prep work and slow shifts

Successful chefs stay organized and plan ahead so they’re ready when the kitchen turns into a hive of intense activity.

January 26, 2018
Culinary Arts 3 min read

How Restaurants Can Give Back to Their Communities

How many ways can you donate in 2018?

December 6, 2017
Culinary Arts 3 min read

How to reduce staff turnover in your restaurant

Your food could be amazing, but if you don’t have the staff to serve it, your future growth opportunities are severely limited.

November 7, 2017
Culinary Arts 4 min read

How to cross-train employees for multiple roles

Cross-training gives your business the security of multi-skilled employees who can take over a task at a moment’s notice.

November 7, 2017
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Does a supper club concept work for your restaurant?

Consider the supper club as a guide for new approaches to dining.

October 31, 2017
Culinary Arts 3 min read

How restaurants can evolve in the online food-delivery era

Chefs and restaurateurs must be prepared to operate in a marketplace where consumers have come to expect speedy delivery of almost any cuisine.

October 25, 2017
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Table Beer’s Rise: What It Could Mean For Your Restaurant

Sometimes referred to as “near beer” or “small beer,” this brew is somewhat akin to a farmhouse ale, with prominent hints of wheat.

September 14, 2017
Culinary Arts 4 min read

3 Strategies For Receiving Useful Guest Feedback

Choosing the right strategies for inviting feedback and considering the results will guide you forward as a chef.

March 17, 2017
Culinary Arts 4 min read

How To Store Your Dairy Products

Here's what you should know about properly storing your food, so all of your culinary creations turn out delicious - and safe.

March 6, 2017
Culinary Arts 5 min read

What’s The Deal With Pop-Ups?

There are plenty of reasons that chefs and foodies alike enjoy these opportunities to get out into their communities and experiment with different menus and options.

February 23, 2017
Culinary Arts 3 min read

How To Decorate Your Restaurant

Many people don't know where to begin when it comes to putting together one of the most important factors in a restaurant's ambiance: the decor

January 26, 2017
Food Entrepreneurship 4 min read

4 Tips for Implementing Brunch in Your Restaurant

In recent years, brunch has become a staple of many patrons' weekend plans. 

June 24, 2016
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