2018 Was A Great Year for the Food Service Industry
Food is one of the few things in the world we can’t live without and it takes a skillfully dedicated group of food service professionals to create delicious cuisines. Yet it also takes the same amount of effort to present great dishes that look flawless. Working in the foodservice industry isn’t easy and in order to make it in this business, one must be a hard worker, smart, quick on the feet and be able to adapt to sudden changes. 2018 marked an interesting year for foodservice professionals and based on statistics we should expect to end the year on a high note. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), foodservice sales will hit $825 billion by December, marking a 4 percent annual growth compared to last year. “The foodservice industry has been showing tremendous growth for the past 10 years,” says RMG Staffing President Ricardo Michelangeli. “There are various factors that play a part in this growth. Foods are continuously getting cheaper to produce and with the help of technology, fewer foods are going to waste. When foodservice professionals are able to obtain the ingredients, they need they are more equipped to provide their customers with great tasting foods. Lastly, one of the biggest reasons for the tremendous growth the foodservice industry has seen in the past ten years is due to the rise in popularity of the general public being interesting in trendy food culture. This is all due to social media and the emergence of the foodie culture. 2019 is going to be an exceptional year for the foodservice industry and as we begin to plan for the new year, we don’t see the growth stopping anytime soon.” Aside from foods becoming cheaper to produce and social media’s influence on food culture, another reason why the industry has been growing over the past ten years is that of the continuous improvement of workspace for foodservice professionals. Better guidelines and procedures have kept employees safe and being able to work in a healthy environment allows foodservice professionals to get their jobs done at the highest level. RMG Staffing has a ten-year history in the hotels, restaurants and hospitality industry overall. Our years of success has given us access to some of the greatest talents in the industry which in turn made it possible for us to develop our brand into a driving force in hotel and hospitality. We have become leaders with professional working teams in the foodservice industry, servicing restaurants and food service establishments to provide high-quality meals and excellent service to customers, while staying within food and labor costs for operations to profit. Client inquiries please email info@rmgstaffing.com Food service applicants, please email your resume to apply@rmgstaffing.com
Five New Restaurants in Miami You Must Try
Miami is recognized for many things. When it comes to business, our local economy is the gateway to the Latin American and Caribbean world. Name any country in both South or Central America and best believe you’ll find their footprints on the streets of our wonderful city. Residents of countries in the Caribbean have also made tremendous efforts to build great relationships with us. Miami is not just a great place to conduct business geared towards the Latin American and Caribbean world, we are also the perfect destination to experience European cultures without having to use your passport. This exchange has opened the door to making our city a tropical mix of flavors. One of the biggest ways you can experience what various cultures from around the world has to offer is through their foods and when it comes to restaurants that serve dishes from every single continent, Miami is the place to be. Looking for Hotel Jobs in Miami? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too. Five Restaurants in Miami You Must Try Here is our list of five great restaurants and eateries that have recently open. So authentic, they foods will make you feel like your taste buds had been magically transported to another country. Their dishes add to the flavor that makes Miami an international destination. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza 1222 16th St, Miami Beach Francis Garcia and Sal Basille are two cousins and best friends from New York whose DNA includes garlic and oil. They come from four generations of restaurateurs who first opened their establishment in New York City’s East Village in 2008. Since their launch, they have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Chew with Mario Batali in addition to great reviews in New York Magazine and the New York Times. The Miami Beach location is the first east coast opening outside of New York. Priced at a great bargain, the pizza slices reminds your mouth what it truly means to be an Italian. Chana Thai Kitchen 8739 SW 136th St Miami This wonderful Japanese and Thai restaurant point to the growing Asian population in Miami and it also reiterates Miami’s love for Asian cuisine. Though new to Miami, Chana Thai Kitchen was opened by the group that created the famous Sripraphai restaurant in New York. With decades of experience in blending perfect spices from Thailand, this Miami eatery provides an authentic Thai and Japanese taste to Miami. Stubborn Seed 101 Washington Ave Miami Beach Your tongue will find this American restaurant’s dishes so deliciously foreign that you might think that the slowly cooked snapper they serve is out of this country, if not out of this world. Their philosophy pairs “unrelenting passion with an unapologetic approach”. Soul Tavern 1801 West Ave Miami Beach This vegetarian gastropub eatery that is located in the Miami Beach new hot spot of Sunset Harbour provides sans meat to exquisite burgers, pizzas and salads. Not only a place for healthy eating, Soul Tavern also provides cleansing and nourishment programs that will educate your taste buds as much as your soul. Lutum 1766 Bay Rd Miami Beach Started by a group of local foodies born and raised from Miami, Lutum dishes include seasonal ingredients that are locally inspired and neighborhood friendly. Looking for Restaurant Jobs in Miami? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
Our Top Tips for Bartenders
Bartending is an art… and don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise. In fact, to be a good bartender, you need to be equal parts a scientist, an entertainer and an artist. You have to know what proportions make up a drink, you have to be a good talker, and you have to be able to be creative on your feet. And on top of that, don’t let the bar and nightlife setting fool you; like with any job, you have to be extremely professional. Interested in bartending at some of Miami’s hottest events? Reach out to us to see if you’ve got what it takes. But before you do, read through our tips below. After all, we only want bartenders who want to bartend – and are ready to be pretty amazing at it, too. Maintain control of your bar. If you’re drinking, you should be having a good time. But as the bartender, you need to have some control over the experience, as well. If you see someone getting out of hand, try and calm them down. If someone needs to be cut off, cut him or her off. If someone is having a bad day, try and cheer them up while you clean behind the bar. Remember: as the bartender, you’re in control of not only what happens behind the bar, but how well people do (or don’t!) enjoy it. As with anything, be good at what you do. Just because you’re behind the bar, doesn’t mean you can hide. In fact, to your patrons (read as: your audience), you might as well be the star of the show. People are always watching the bartender, so to keep them entertained and satisfied, be confident, be personable, take their order, tend to the bar, and of course, know how to make a good cocktail. Be observant. Just like your patrons are watching you, you need to be keeping a casual eye on your patrons, too. As a bartender, you always need to be aware of what’s going on around you. Successful bartending is all about making a connection, and by keeping an eye on your surroundings, you can judge what connections need to be made. Know how to make a good drink… or five. Personality aside, a good bartender always has a core set of bartending skills in his or her back pocket. You don’t need to know every single drink, but knowing the most popular drinks is pretty essential. If the bar is famous for a certain cocktail, make sure you know the recipe like the back of your hand. Try not to use a cheat sheet – it’s an easy way to slow you down. Stay professional. For some people, bartending is a part-time job that gets you through college; while for others, it’s a career. Whatever it is for you, do it with pride and don’t slack off. When you’re behind the bar, you’ll interact with a lot of really cool people – from business owners and big-time lawyers, to athletes, politicians and celebrities. If that doesn’t impress you, maybe this will: people tip better when you treat them with respect and do your job well. Interested in a hotel job in Miami? Reach out to us to see if you’ve got what it takes ¡Contact us!
How to Successfully Manage Your Bartenders
Managing a bar is about more than being able to make a few drinks – it requires discipline, organization, efficiency, respect and making sure your bar team runs like a well-oiled machine. And from high up on the management chain, employers have a bird’s eye view of what bar managers should and shouldn’t be doing down below. How to Successfully Manage Your Bartenders, According to Employers Here are the core tips for successfully managing your bar team, according to the employers who’ve been doing it for years: Train your people. Training is important no matter what position you’re in, but it’s absolutely vital in the early stages of your career. By properly training your bartenders and bar backs, you’ll not only be able to mold them into what the bar or venue needs, but if done correctly, you’ll also create a bar team of individuals who are confident, efficient and knowledgeable, and get off to a good start. Give real feedback… often. Want your bar managed successfully? Tell your staff what they’re doing right and what they need to do better. Giving feedback in an encouraging manner, even if it’s negative feedback, is a cornerstone of effective management. Be transparent with your team. How do you gain your employees’ trust? By giving them a reason to trust you! Be transparent with your team and set the example that they can be open with their concerns and praises. According to the experts, transparency does a number of things: it creates an intentional work environment, helps employees understand why certain decisions are made, makes it easier to solve problems and opens dialogue between bartenders and bar managers. Respect your employees – they’re individuals, not a service. If you want your staff to respect you, you have to respect them as well. As a manager of anything, respect in the work place is essential when it comes to getting your employees to “go the extra mile” on the job. Be a role model. Above all, be a real team leader, and make sure all other employees in positions of management are team leaders, too. Nothing dissuades a staff more than looking up to a boss or employer they can’t respect. Along the same lines, you want to ensure all employees in positions of power are setting a good example for the rest of the team – remember the phrase “follow the leader?” It exists for a reason. Looking for a Hotel Job or A Staffing Agency in Miami? We have you covered. Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
Simple Tips for a Successful Bar
Managing a bar isn’t always easy, but in our decade of experience, we’ve found some tried-and-true tips that always help it run smoothly. Spending your night managing the bar? Read below for some basic steps you can take to get yourself, and your staff, started on the right foot. Always stock your bar. Need we say more? To keep your patrons happy, you need to make sure your bar (whether it’s an actual bar or a bar setup at an event) is stocked with everything from the basic liquors and beers to mixers, garnishes, rimming salts, fun liqueurs and more. Basically, if someone asks for it, you want to be able to have it. After all, that’s what keeps happy drinkers coming back for more. Make sure you have (and maintain) all the right bar equipment. From stirrers and shakers, to all the right drinking vessels – like beer, martini and shot glasses, whiskey glasses, or even plastic cups, if that’s what your particular event calls for – it’s important that you have all your tools right there, when you need them. Not only is this more efficient, but not having the proper tools could inhibit your ability to give a patron what he or she wants… which is a really easy to ensure they don’t come back. Clean up. Whether you’re working at a hotel bar, a standalone bar or manning the bar station at a fancy gala, keep your bar clean. Every bartender needs to wipe up any spills, make sure caps are back on the bottles, keep the floor area dry and throw away any napkins or leftover food in the vicinity of the bar. Doing so is not only hygienic and alluring for customers, but it’s also a safety measure. You don’t want anyone slipping on a wet floor or letting bacteria build up around any food and drink you have on hand. Make sure you have something for everyone. …and everyone means the non-drinkers, too. Along with alcohol, have your basic sodas, juices and club sodas for designated drivers and children, and keep something in the fridge for gluten-free patrons. For many people at events, the key to having a good time is always having a drink in your hand – even if for some people, that means a non-alcoholic drink. Know the back of the bar like the back of your hand. If you think that just because you’re a manager, you don’t actually have to put in time behind the bar – think again. To successfully run a bar, you need to know all the ins and outs of it; and to know that, you have to have experienced it firsthand. If your responsibilities allow, spend an hour or two slinging together drinks yourself. Not only will it help make sure everything’s in order, but it will also give you a chance to check on your team members and get a sense of how your customers perceive the bar. Be efficient. No one wants to wait for a drink. Combine the points above to give your guests an efficient, and enjoyable, bar experience. Remember: the bar should enhance a person’s evening, not make it stressful – and the way you can help that is by making sure guests are accommodated as quickly and easily as possible.