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Food Service Warrior: The Regulars
“Some times you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” How many people remember the show Cheers? It was a show about a little tavern in Boston that revolved around their regulars. Everyone
Read MoreFood Service Warrior: How the Industry has Shaped My Life
When I sit back and reflect upon my life in the restaurant world I often wonder if I made the right choices. Maybe I should have gone to college or pursued my love for extreme sports. I think about what
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Food Service Warrior: When is Over-Pouring Out of Line?
How many people go to the bar because they know they are going to be over-poured on the drinks they buy? From the people I have talked to, it’s not very many. Most people like to know how much they
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Food Service Warrior: On the Line and Behind the Scenes
How many people that have never worked in the kitchen think they have what it takes? I am going to guess maybe 1 out of 10 people actually do. There are a lot of misconceptions about working in a kitchen.
Read MoreFood Service Warrior: Rules to Live By
When arriving at the restaurant you have chosen, the perfect scenario would be to walk in the door and be greeted immediately, have a table ready for you and your favorite spirit in your hand within five minutes. Well, we
Read MoreFood Service Warrior: Perspectives from the Host Stand
In most full service places there is a greeter at the front door. These are the people you see when you first walk in. Since you have to be 19 years old to serve alcohol, the door is usually someone
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Food Service Warrior: Behind the Scenes
A lot goes on behind the scenes of every restaurant. There are many hard working people who put your dinner together, from the chef to the server to the dishwasher. It can be difficult and thankless, but for us food
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