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In this video, I explain the formula for providing critical feedback to your team as an Executive Chef. By adjusting your approach and implementing a few of these techniques, you'll not only enhance the performance of your team but also foster a culture of trust and excellence in your kitchen. ⬇️ VIDEO LINK IS IN THE COMMENTS ⬇️ 

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👨🍳 When Collaboration Cooks Up Success 👩🍳 Imagine a master chef and their team in a bustling kitchen. The chefs on the front lines (your frontline team members) taste every ingredient and immediately know what will delight the patrons. Meanwhile, the head chef (mid-level managers and C-Suite executives) controls the menu and guides the kitchen’s course. Now, picture if the sous chef decided to change the main dish without consulting the head chef, or if the head chef introduced a new recipe without understanding the subtleties of the ingredients used by their team. The dish might end up a disaster! The magic happens when the entire kitchen staff collaborates: Combine Knowledge and Authority - Imagine the synergy in a kitchen where the chef who tastes every sauce (your frontline team) collaborates with the one who crafts the menu (your executives). By merging detailed operational knowledge with the power to make strategic decisions, you ensure that every move is informed and impactful. Foster Joint Decision-Making - Encourage all levels of your team to engage in the decision-making process, much like a kitchen brigade working together to perfect a dish. This ensures decisions are well-rounded and effective. Cultivate a Culture of Communication - Maintain open lines of communication, similar to the open kitchen where everyone can see and hear each other, ensuring swift, informed, and cohesive decisions. When every member of the team contributes their unique expertise, the result is a decision as exquisite as a perfectly balanced dish. Let’s cook up success together! #Teamwork #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #EffectiveCommunication

💡 Always ask your regulars for feedback on your team—whether it’s a new chef, barista, or manager. Encourage them to share their thoughts and preferences. It’s simple but powerful. If your staff are following the system and bringing fresh ideas, you know they’re invested in the business. That’s how you build trust with your team and ensure they care for the business like their own. 👊 #CustomerFeedback #TrustYourTeam #HospitalityTips #BuildingTrust #BusinessGrowth #Teamwork #CustomerRelationships

What Makes a Great Chef? Five Essential Qualities ➡️ The Five Qualities of a Great chef 1. Passion for Culinary Arts 2. Attention to Detail 3. Creativity and Innovation 4. Time Management and Efficiency 5. Leadership and Teamwork #greatchefqualities #qualitiesofasuccesfulchef #essentialchefqualities #passionforcooking #timemanagementforchefs #importanceofculinaryskills #leadershipinthekitchen #chefcareerdevelopment #adapatabilityinculinaryarts https://lnkd.in/gZwH_pUc

Our latest blog post serves up some food for thought on the importance of chef references. Dig in! Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ARn4E #Chefs #chef #ChefCareers #chefcareersuccess #chefjobs #cheflife

Our latest blog post serves up some food for thought on the importance of chef references. Dig in! Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ARoB2 #Chefs #chef #ChefCareers #chefcareersuccess #chefjobs #cheflife

A great restaurant experience is like a symphony - it requires perfect timing and coordination from every member of the team to make it a masterpiece! 🎶🍴 From the chefs crafting delicious dishes to the servers providing attentive service, every detail matters. Without the harmonious coordination of the team, the experience falls flat. So let's appreciate the importance of teamwork and strive for symphony in everything we do! #dataanalytics #opsanalitica #operationsmanagement #management #managers

Mise en place means "putting in place or gathering" It refers to the organization and discipline of a good chef. A solid sales discovery call demands the same organization and discipline. Here are my steps to a solid call: 1. Framework- focus on learning and finding problems to solve (organization) 2. Leave features and benefits at the door (discipline) 3. Ask direct questions (organization) 4. Ask the tough questions (discipline) 5. Get buy-in (organization) 6. Always get the next steps (discipline) Post your recipe for a good sales call in the comments and keep your eyes on the prize! ~SaaSy Chef

To help Executive Chefs hold their team accountable using SMART goals, here's how each component can be applied:   ☑️ Specific: Clearly define what needs to be achieved. ☑️ Measurable: Ensure there are metrics in place to track progress and success. ☑️ Attainable: Goals should be realistic and achievable within the team's capabilities and resources. ☑️ Relevant: Goals should align with the overall objectives and mission of the restaurant or establishment. ☑️ Time-bound: Set a specific timeframe for achieving the goal.   By implementing SMART goals, Executive Chefs can effectively guide their teams toward achieving measurable results while maintaining motivation and accountability. For more, watch this video on “How Executive Chefs Can Hold Their Team Accountable” https://lnkd.in/diuPKhSB