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Restaurant Gig Labor – A Solution to the Great Resignation

Consulting, General, Hospitality Consulting, Kitchen Ops, Leadership, Menu, Service / By Ray Camillo

Every day, local and national news agencies report on the state of the labor market. Governments anchor their discussion on unemployment rate, citing moving average trends or comparing today to a year ago. Business owners lament generational work ethic variances. Progressives blame a lack of career advancement opportunities while Conservatives blame liberal child rearing strategies …

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It’s Our Company Culture That Makes Us the Right Choice

Consulting, General, Leadership / By Ray Camillo

There are a lot of restaurant consulting companies out there and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are good, some are not so good. Some solve your problems; some leave you with more problems. In the search for the consulting company that is right for you, look first at the company culture to …

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Memorial Day Recipes

Kitchen Ops, Menu, Random Stuff / By Ray Camillo

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!

5 Things To Consider When Offering Outside Dining

Consulting, General, Hospitality Consulting / By Ray Camillo

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 right around the corner, the desire to dine alfresco …

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Choose Ingredients Wisely to Reduce Food Waste

General, Kitchen Ops, Menu, Random Stuff / By Ray Camillo

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 …

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Built To Last: What You Can Learn From America’s Oldest Restaurants

Consulting, General, Hospitality Consulting, Random Stuff / By Ray Camillo

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 another …

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5 Tools Everyone in the Restaurant Industry Should Be Using

Consulting, General, Hospitality Consulting / By Ray Camillo

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 learn …

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Becoming a Food Entrepreneur & Restaurateur: What You Should Know Before Taking the Leap

Consulting, General, Hospitality Consulting, Leadership / By Ray Camillo

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, busser, chef, manager, general manager, area manager, vice president, owner. …

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12 Quick Tips for Opening a Restaurant

Consulting, General, Hospitality Consulting, Kitchen Ops, Leadership, Menu, Random Stuff, Service / By Ray Camillo

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 Our Panel of Expert Restaurant Consultants: Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, …

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A Panel of Experts: Actionable Tips for Hiring Restaurant Employees

Consulting, General, Hospitality Consulting, Leadership, Random Stuff / By Ray Camillo

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 managers, chefs and cooks, wait staff and host staff, and bartenders. Enjoy! …

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