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Is There a Right Way to Raise Prices?

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However, a restaurant must be careful not to replace food with additional staffing expenses that outweigh the savings in food. Rick Camac, Executive Director of Industry Relations at the I nstitute of Culinary Education. Restaurants are dealing with inflation, staffing shortages and supply chain issues.

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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

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The inability to turn tables quickly & efficiently as a result of insufficient staffing. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Unlike most restaurant groups, we are staffed up with a line of applicants. Scott Lawton, Co-founder and CEO, bartaco.

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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

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Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. The other reason for smaller menus is related to staffing issues. Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

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Rick Camac Dean, Restaurant & Hospitality Management at ICE (Institute of Culinary Education). Many operators stayed open even with bare minimum staffing for their community. As a restaurateur, you have to constantly adjust and innovate based on what's happening in the marketplace and environment.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

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They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Worker Classification.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

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Rick Camac, Dean, Restaurant & Hospitality Management at ICE (Institute of Culinary Education). Restaurant and Kitchen Technology – The COVID-19 pandemic left many restaurants short-staffed for various reasons, and it’s apparent to operators on how pivotal it is to have some agility in the kitchen.