Focus F&B Coaching

--> When I first started in the Hospitality Industry, I really had no idea what I was getting into and what is was all about. This was all back in the UK. I had started helping out at the local hotel, just to make a little extra money for the summer. First, I helped set rooms for meetings, laying dance floor and setting chairs, and then moved into the kitchen. I was fascinated by all of this; it seemed exciting and glamorous. Soon after, my Chef encouraged me to go to school, and “Voila”, I was hooked! I went to further my learning in Germany, and as I look back, I remember being impressed with how seriously everyone took their jobs.   They were proud of their honorable profession and revered for their skills. They were truly passionate about what they did. In many ways that passion is what inspired me to grow and continue in this career. It was also around this time that I began to recognize that restaurant work was an honorable profession . The servers...

Everyone has barriers. There is something that slows you down. It can be knowledge-based; it can be habit, sense of dress, mannerisms, tone or body language. You may come across as seeming stiff, uninterested, cocky, or too familiar. What is your barrier? One of the steps in my Life Coaching Program is a video assessment. We hold a mock interview or conversation and observe to critique your body language together. While this seems unnerving at first, it can reveal a great deal. You will get to see how you appear, giving you opportunity to smooth out those wrinkles. Please check us out at https://lifecuratedcoach.com   for more information. Russ.blakeborough@focus-fb.com                                                 ...

Today we will talk about updating your Restaurant Concept, exploring this idea, and discovering what is important when undergoing this simple, but crucial task   - one that can define your restaurant for years to come. Why is your restaurant concept Important? Your restaurant concept defines who you are. It is the face and personality of your establishment and is key to the restaurant’s success. Please do not hesitate to get a professional involved; it will pay off. The process is much like creating a mission statement and then building everything around it.     Your complete concept should tell an interesting story that is congruent with the style and character of the restaurant you are trying to be.   Of course, there are many different styles and genres - or you can create your own. It may be upscale and trendy or be a casual neighborhood eatery. How would you go about it? First, we would look at your ideal custome...