Memorial Day Recipes
We’ve put together an all-American Memorial Day dinner for the whole family. Follow these directions and you’ll be surrounded by happy faces and full bellies!
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5 Things To Consider When Offering Outside Dining
Marcus Mitchell – Project Manager, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Who doesn’t love to be outside in beautiful weather with an ice-cold drink in one hand, and a fork full of incredible food in the other? Throw in some good friends and great ambiance, what could be better? With spring now in full bloom, and summer …
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Choose Ingredients Wisely to Reduce Food Waste
The USDA estimates that more than 30% of all food is wasted in the US. Much of that happens in the production and distribution phases but still, the last few years have seen a huge trend in big name chefs tackling the problem of food waste in restaurants. It’s an issue that chefs and restaurant …
Built To Last: What You Can Learn From America’s Oldest Restaurants
Many restaurants stay on a strict schedule of remodeling every 7 years to stay current and fresh. Some restaurant companies even plan to completely shut down and re-concept periodically in order to always be new. While being fresh-faced and trendy is definitely one path to success, especially in the era of Instagram, there is …
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5 Tools Everyone in the Restaurant Industry Should Be Using
Operating a restaurant is not for the faint of heart. There are always 1000 things to do at the same time, and you can never take your eye off the ball. Still, there is hope! It can be a fun and very rewarding business to be in if you find the right tools and …
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Becoming a Food Entrepreneur & Restaurateur: What You Should Know Before Taking the Leap
Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting I’m 52 and have spent my entire career (save for a stint in the US Army for training to be a Reservist) in hospitality. My first job was as a dishwasher, and I have spent time in almost every restaurant position. Cook, server, bartender, runner, …
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12 Quick Tips for Opening a Restaurant
Emily Tanner – Director of Marketing & Communications, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting We’ve asked our top restaurant consultants what they recommend when opening a new restaurant. They provided such great feedback that we compiled it all into this all-in-one resource for you! So, below you’ll find 12 quick tips for opening a restaurant. Enjoy! Meet …
A Panel of Experts: Actionable Tips for Hiring Restaurant Employees
Emily Tanner – Director of Marketing & Communications, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting We’ve asked our top restaurant consultants what they recommend when recruiting and hiring for various restaurant staff positions. They provided such great feedback that we compiled it all into this all-in-one resource for you. So, below you’ll find actionable tips for hiring restaurant …
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How Restaurant Owners and General Managers Can Write a Great Employee Developmental Plan in 5 Easy Steps
Michael Maxwell – Partner, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting For restaurant owners and general managers, the process of creating a restaurant employee developmental plan is very similar to writing quarterly goals – only there are no predetermined categories. The action steps should have many of the same characteristics as the steps in achieving goals. They should …
How to Cook At Home Like A Chef
The first question out of a person’s mouth every single time when they find out that I am a chef is, “Do you cook at home?” The answer is yes. Sometimes. When I’m home and not too tired and there is time. Cooking at home and cooking at a restaurant require such different skills …