James @ Chef Sync

Hi! Im James. I am a chef, amateur food photographer and full-time foodie. I’m also a Culinary Consultant. If you’re looking to open a food business or have an existing business and need help with menu development & engineering, menu costing, recipe development etc. Check my bio

Auckland food business and manager fined $16,500 over multiple food safety record keeping failures mpi.govt.nz/news/media-rel…

The Hidden Café Apocalypse: Navigating the Shift in Consumer Habits — Part One of Two @jamesraukete/the-hidden-caf%C3%A9-apocalypse-navigating-the-shift-in-consumer-habits-part-one-of-two-b3360f37dc55" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/… #hospitality #NewZealand

McDonald's E. coli outbreak prompts onion recalls foodservicedirector.com/foodservice-op…

Key Trends Shaping the Global Hospitality Industry with Inflation, Debt, Luxury Expansion, Chinese Market Dynamics, Technology, and Sustainability travelandtourworld.com/news/article/k… #hospitality

It’s Global Champagne Day! theshout.co.nz/its-global-cha… #ChampagneDay #hospitality

Celebrating Bubbles with a Twist: The Launch of the World’s First Champagne Drive-Thru link.medium.com/FN2B2T5aXNb #champagne #luxury

Lessons in Hospitality: The Patterson Family’s Legacy of Service and Innovation @jamesraukete/lessons-in-hospitality-the-patterson-familys-legacy-of-service-and-innovation-f50f99e3eecd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/… #hospitality #NewZealand

Has anyone ever seen TimTams for $6, the purported price before this 50% "special"?

The Hospitality Job Market: A Snapshot of Resilience and Recovery link.medium.com/DZTGz6x5WNb #hospitality #NewZealand #jobmarkettrends

Liquidation numbers soar as businesses 'can't hang on' 1news.co.nz/2024/09/03/liq… #hospitality #NZ

Auckland restaurants embroiled in 'destructive' price war rnz.co.nz/news/chinese/5… #hospitality #NZ

Pandoro closing its three Wellington cafes today, the latest in a string of hospitality closures newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/… #hospitality #NZ

Future Preparedness: Our series concluded with the importance of learning from past experiences to build a more resilient business, focusing on strategic planning and continuous innovation @jamesraukete/future-preparedness-learning-from-the-past-to-build-a-stronger-more-resilient-business-part-ac3ef1eef945" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…

Brand and Vision Alignment: Aligning the brand and operational execution with the business’s vision attracts both customers and talent, reinforcing success @jamesraukete/brand-and-vision-alignment-synchronizing-identity-and-operation-for-coherent-success-part-ten-78fa8eb58352" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…

Crisis Management: Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from unexpected crises are essential for minimizing impact on operations @jamesraukete/crisis-management-navigating-unforeseen-circumstances-in-the-hospitality-industry-part-nine-a9a15558b006" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…

Customer Experience: We discussed maintaining a high-quality customer experience despite internal challenges, vital for reputation and ongoing success @jamesraukete/customer-experience-the-linchpin-of-success-in-the-hospitality-industry-part-eight-4c2849fabc81" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…

Adaptability: The ability to adapt and pivot, such as transitioning from a pop-up to a full-time operation, captures market opportunities and ensures resilience @jamesraukete/adaptability-the-art-of-pivoting-in-the-hospitality-industry-part-seven-3288f0929596" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…

Supplier Relationships: The importance of maintaining strong relationships with suppliers was highlighted, emphasizing timely payments and good communication @jamesraukete/supplier-relationships-the-cornerstone-of-operational-success-in-hospitality-part-six-5085d2c2b166" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…

Staff Treatment and Retention: We explored how fair treatment and strategic staff retention are essential for fostering a positive work environment and enhancing productivity @jamesraukete/staff-treatment-and-retention-cultivating-a-positive-work-environment-through-fairness-and-respect-e8b2d89dc276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…

Leadership and Management Structure: Effective leadership was identified as a critical driver of operational efficiency and problem resolution @jamesraukete/leadership-and-management-structure-the-keystone-of-efficient-operations-and-problem-solving-c0b5fe11ba48" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamesraukete/…