Superior Equipment & Supply Newsletter

Volume 4026 l November 2019

Let’s Party - Best Thanksgiving Eve Promotions

For many people, the holiday season beings on Thanksgiving Eve. It is the true sign that the holiday season is soon to be here and it seems only right to start the celebration the night before Turkey Day. This day has become known as “Frindsgiving” and “Drinksgiving,” and may create a welcoming atmosphere that is centered around friends and drinks.

With nearly everyone taking off the next day, Thanksgiving Eve is basically Friday night times three. Friends arriving from distant places will converge on the local watering hole, while local singles throng the same bar in the hopes of meeting someone before the holidays officially lift off. Friends from many years past come gather together in the local town bar and somehow everyone seems to have fun and enjoy themselves.

Should You Host a Holiday Party For Your Staff?

It is hard to believe but, the holidays are right around the corner. It is the time of year when everyone comes together to mix, mingle and celebrate the season and each other. Everyone is merry, bright and looking to enjoy their friends and families. It is a time of year where your employees begin to feel like family, many times it becomes difficult to distinguish friends and co-workers. So the question becomes should you host a holiday party for your staff?

Baking Techniques from Superior Test Kitchen

There is a common saying in cooking circles that while cooking is an art, baking is all science. While there are certainly some home cooks and professional chefs alike who are able to simply “eyeball” ingredients for baked goods they’ve made over and over again, there is definitely something to be said for specific techniques and tools, and precise measurements, when it comes to making consistent, high-quality baked goods.

What Should Restaurants Include When Calculating Labor Costs?

Should payroll taxes be included when calculating labor cost as a percentage of sales?

Answer: Keeping an eye on your labor cost percentage is a good way to keep costs in line and, since sales fluctuate and labor cost is variable, can be more useful than a hard budget number. I have a two-part answer:

Yes.

How to build a strong employee referral program

The turnover rate rose for the fifth consecutive year in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Where should restaurant owners go to find talent that will stay?

Top performing employees may be the best sources for new team members. Take the time and care to develop a clear, concise and rewarding referral program to unlock employee recommendations and turn your team into a recruiting machine.

How to Create a Food Allergy Safe Commercial Kitchen

Food allergy safety has become a significant focus in the foodservice industry. Below are best practices to implement, as well as dangers to avoid, when incorporating effective food allergy strategies in your establishment.

Best Practices for Allergen Free Foodservice: Educate all staff regarding allergen concerns. They must be confident answering customer questions about how allergen-free meals are prepared and served in your restaurant.