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Resume Writing: Do's and Don'ts for Chefs and Cooks

Your resume is often the first step to getting through a door to be interviewed, so you need to make it count. Use this list from an experienced chef to create an effective CV that will stand out from the crowd. . . . keep reading

Food, Inc - watch the movie

Food, Inc. exposes America's industrialized food system and its effect on the environment, health, the economy and workers' rights. Here is the entire documentary in 10 parts - worth watching it all and sharing with staff or friends . . . keep reading

Smart Strategy with Childrens' Menus: Resources for Restaurants & Foodservice

Sharing the latest from restaurants, hotels, chefs and the media on how to combine popular, nutritious food for kids and families with successful business operations. . . . keep reading

Funny Restaurant Videos

Free video and movie clips of waiters, chefs and customers at their best and worst in cafes, restaurants, clubs and hotels. . . . keep reading

Using the iPhone & iPad for Restaurant, Hotel & Bar Management

Apple's iPhone and iPad are opening up great opportunities for managing & marketing a restaurant, cafe, hotel or bar. Keep track of customer opinions, find and share information, promote events, publicise menus and monitor your venue. . . . keep reading

64 Suggestions for Restaurant Customers

Recommendations for the public, based on the author's experience as a bartender and restaurant manager, his dining experience over the last 30 years, as well as questionnaire responses from 150 servers, and thousands of conversations with restaurant industry professionals. . . . keep reading

64 Suggestions for Bar Customers

Sharing public space is something a lot of humans don't do well. When you throw alcohol into the mix, a lot of people really suck at it. Patrick Maguire, compiled this list based 10 years of bar work and 33+ years of drinking and dining at the bar. . . . keep reading

VIDEOS: How to Borrow & Manage Money Wisely

Information & examples about the risks & benefits of borrowing, saving & managing your money. Presented in a way that everyone can understand - share it with staff and friends. . . . keep reading

Video Resources for Responsible Service of Alcohol

Public service videos and advertising campaigns against alcohol abuse, drunkenness, violence and drink-driving. Promoting Safety, Responsible Service of Alcohol and Servsafe. For use in training and in education. . . . keep reading

Ken Burgin's Twitter Updates

Twitter is a great way to share short messages about events, tips, websites and useful resources. Here's where to keep up with what's happening in the world of Profitable Hospitality. . . . keep reading

VIDEO: Menu Profit Analyser - Menu Engineering in Action

Does your menu have real 'profit strength' - the right combination of popularity and profitability? Here's how to analyse your results using the principles of 'menu engineering'. . . . keep reading

10 modern skills for young chefs (beside cooking).

There are many new skills a chef now needs in their toolkit. As your modern experience and knowledge grows, you're at the front of the line to be offered the best positions and a great salary. Here's a list to get you started. . . . keep reading

10 Ways to Avoid Missed Opportunities in your Cooking Career

Many chefs start off with high hopes for work that will give them a good income, recognition and satisfaction. Use these 10 steps to help you move quickly, avoid mistakes and be offered the best jobs. . . . keep reading

Hospitality Training Books

Books and resources for hospitality training and education. Includes food & beverage training, chef training, waiter training, numeracy skills, customer service training and food safety education. . . . keep reading

Wine Books and DVDs

The best books, DVDs and guides about wine: wine making, wine regions, wine varieties, wine history and wine appreciation. Easy to order. . . . keep reading

Beer Central - Books & DVDs

Everything good in books and recordings to keep you happy - beer stories, beer movies, drinking songs, beer history and home brewing. Easy to order. . . . keep reading

Books, DVDs & Recordings for Hospitality Professionals

For chefs & cooks, restaurant & cafe owners, managers, waiters, baristas, culinary & hospitality teachers and students. . . . keep reading

Buy US Restaurant Gift Certificates Here

Why pay full price for restaurant gift vouchers, gift cards and gift certificates? Buy them here and enjoy dining at a discount. Deals available online are usually better than you will find at the actual restaurant! . . . keep reading

VIDEO Series: All About Wine Making - Pt 1

Watch and learn all about grape growing and wine making. From planting and pruning, to crushing, filtering, aging and bottling. Plus information on varieties, wine tasting and flavour. . . . keep reading

VIDEO Series: All About Wine Making - Pt 2

More about grape growing and wine making. From planting and pruning, to crushing, filtering, aging and bottling. Plus information on varieties, wine tasting and flavour. . . . keep reading

VIDEO Series: All About Wine Making - Pt 3

Even more about grape growing and wine making. From planting and pruning, to crushing, filtering, aging and bottling. Plus information on varieties, wine tasting and flavour. . . . keep reading

VIDEO: Restaurant Manager Interviews in Action

Tough interviewing from two recruitment specialists. Great for people preparing for an interview or managers boosting their skills. This 6-part series is a process of elimination until one person is left. . . . keep reading

Food Safety Training and Awareness Videos

Videos of food safety procedures and problems. These are great for staff training and raising awareness with kitchen, bar and restaurant staff. For chefs, kitchen managers, trainers and restaurant managers. . . . keep reading

First Aid for the Kitchen, Restaurant & Workplace

Short 3-4 minute First Aid videos show how to handle cuts, bruises, burns, fainting and hangovers at work. These incidents could happen with your chefs, waiters, work colleagues or customers. . . . keep reading

Chef Jobs in Australia

Information for chefs on where to find jobs, immigration & visas, health insurance, wage rates and conditions. . . . keep reading

How to Buy Jamie Oliver Books & DVDs

It's fast and easy to order Jamie's publications and DVDs online. See our complete listings for what's available from the USA and UK - often the least expensive, even with postage. . . . keep reading

How to Buy Gordon Ramsay Books & DVDs

It's fast and easy to order his publications and DVDs online. See our complete listings for what's available from the USA and UK - often the least expensive, even with postage. . . . keep reading

How to Use Recipe Software

Foodservice profits are built one recipe at a time. Good recipe software should be easy to use, and not need advanced computer skills. When ingredient prices change, all recipes are updated. . . . keep reading

Managing your Career for Success: Videos

Watch and learn the best ways to handle common work and career issues: how to ask for a pay rise or promotion, dealing with unwanted flirting, how to admit you've made a major mistake, how to make a complaint to the boss, plus many more... . . . keep reading

Job Interview Preparation and Skills: Videos

Watch and learn the best way to prepare for and present yourself in a job interview. How to make a good impression when you arrive, avoid interview nerves and handle difficult questions. Plus the best way to prepare your resume and cover letter. . . . keep reading

Jamie Oliver on TV

Free video clips of Jamie Oliver on TV - cooking, running his restaurants and being interviewed. . . . keep reading

All about Jamie Oliver and the Fifteen Restaurants

English chef Jamie Oliver has now opened a branch of his 'Fifteen' training restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. His colourful career has spanned more than 10 years with many interesting twists and turns. Here's a guide to what he does and where to find him... . . . keep reading

Chef Jobs in Britain

Information for chefs on where to find jobs, immigration & visas, health insurance, wage rates and conditions. . . . keep reading

Chef Jobs in the USA

Information for chefs on where to find jobs, immigration & visas, health insurance, wage rates and conditions. . . . keep reading

Chef Jobs in Canada

Information for chefs on where to find jobs, immigration & visas, health insurance, wage rates and conditions. . . . keep reading