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The Six Dumbest Things Dishwashers Have Done

The Six Dumbest Things Dishwashers Have Done

Mistakes happen no matter what industry or position. Thanks to Reddit's Kitchen Confidential there's an endless supply of mishaps from servers, bartenders and kitchen staff. Today's list though is a hilarious assortment of some of the dumbest things dishwashers have done.

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Best Rookie Bartender Fails

Best Rookie Bartender Fails

Ever since servers start their first day, they instantly start planning for when they’re promoted to bartender. When that day comes, they tend to get a bit overwhelmed because it’s not as easy as it looks. We’ve collected seven  videos of servers training as bartenders and surprise… they FAILED.

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6 Things to Consider Before Going No-Tipping

6 Things to Consider Before Going No-Tipping

With rising wages & benefits, no-tipping is becoming more mainstream in the US, but is it the right move for everyone? Find out if your restaurant should go no-tipping to a service surcharge or other alternates.

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Five Signs the Manager You Hired Sucks

Five Signs the Manager You Hired Sucks

Getting hiring right is a tough process, but having the right staff can make all the difference in whether your restaurant does well or not. One of the most important things you can do as a general manager or operator is making sure management is up to snuff. Here's how to know a manager isn't making the grade.

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Five Signs You Need to Can Your Cook

Five Signs You Need to Can Your Cook

Staff turnover is a serious issue, but hiring and keeping the right staff is integral to providing your guests with the best experience possible. Back of house is just as important as guest-facing staff, and as such, here are a few warning signs it's time to show a cook the door. 

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Tip or No Tip? Bourdain Shares His Thoughts

Tip or No Tip? Bourdain Shares His Thoughts

Anthony Bourdain might be one of our favorite TV personalities ever. Apart from his extensive experience and knowledge of our industry, Bourdain is thoughtful and caring about all restaurant workers. Check out what he has to say about current issues facing our industry, tip included...

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The Daily Rail: Is Tinder Killing the Restaurant Industry?

The Daily Rail: Is Tinder Killing the Restaurant Industry?

In today's restaurant-inspired news: How you know when you hired the wrong host, food items that were popular the year you were born, NFL ratings-plunge taking restaurants with it and Tinder vs. restaurants. 

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