Building a personal brand as a chef means defining your culinary style, engaging with your audience, and being authentic. Learn how to stand out and grow!
Staff training: Unleash your team’s full potential
Take your restaurant’s service to the next level with daily training and a culture of continuous learning. Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley shares how to develop strengths, improve service, and build a passionate team.
Develop an appetite for food writing
Jenny Handley, Editor of the JHP Gourmet Guide, shares 10 essential tips for mastering food writing, from engaging all senses and sharing captivating stories, to developing a style for your personality shine through!
Brand sustainability: Coping with change
Find out how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the restaurant industry with insights from seasoned culinary entrepreneur, Jenny Handley. Here’s how to handle change in a way that helps your restaurant grow and thrive.
Serving success: Fostering collaboration and peak performance in restaurant teams
Discover the key to cultivating collaboration and peak performance within your restaurant staff, starting from the top down. Explore four actionable tips for fostering teamwork and achieving service excellence.
5 key metrics for gauging restaurant success
Beyond profits, these 5 metrics are crucial for gauging restaurant success. From staff fulfilment and social following to reviews, here’s what you should be measuring.
Take your service from good to great
Seasoned restaurant consultant Jenny Handley shares the telltale signs of poor service and 3 easy tips to avoid mistakes in your restaurant. Now you can elevate your service from good to great!
Price your menu like a pro: Tips for peak and off-peak season
How do you price your menu for peak and off-peak seasons to maximise profits and attract guests? Learn how to price your dishes, offer seasonal specials, and create a unique dining experience that will keep diners coming back for more.
The power of mentorship in the hospitality industry
Mentors are essential in the gruelling hospitality industry, where many enter without qualifications. Jenny Handley explores the importance of mentors, how to find one, and how to get the most out of the relationship.
Restaurant benchmarking: Becoming the “best in class”
Benchmarking is key to your restaurant’s success, but how do you go about it? Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley, who benchmarks SA’s best restaurant, shares her tips and 5-step process.
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