Sunday, 8 April 2018

NYC Lack of Catering Chefs

It is an issue that has been happening in the restaurant world for years. The shortage of skilled chefs suddenly boiled over into a full existential crisis that will affect how and what we eat.

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It is not just high-end dining rooms that are struggling to fill catering staff positions. New restaurants are opening at an unprecedented rate, but recent researches says that 51% of catering colleges have seen enrolments drop, in an industry which, by 2020, will need a predicted 11,000 new chefs. This lack of great chefs and the pressure to pay them higher wages is already changing the way we eat.
Catering staff NYC are opting for the short-term perks of agency work. Chefs no longer knock on a door, looking for a job, saying I’ll work for a day free. They go to an agency and wait to be called for interviews with their minimum wage.


In ambitious restaurants that serve technically complex food, as staff costs rise, so will the price of dinner.

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

How to become a Promotional Model in NYC

The first step is to get professional photos. It is important to remember that modeling is a profession and appearance is the number one key. Models need photos to sell themselves to potential clients. Having clean and commercial photos taken by a professional photographer will still be necessary. Professional pictures should be updated at least once a year, or as your look changes.



Once a basic set of professional images is done, models should research and apply to modeling agencies in NYC, or companies that specialize in hiring promotional staff in New York. Each agency or company will be different with their applications, but most of them will allow you to submit an application online. Most promotional agencies hire their talent with an independent contractor agreement that allows you to work for multiple agencies. Be sure to verify each company's policy beforehand, but working with several agencies allows for more jobs.

Once hired by a company, it will be important to have excellent performance at each job and that it is completed successfully. Companies will not consider promotional models future work if they were late, unpleasant, unreliable, unprofessional, had poor appearance or caused problems during the job assignment.

Tuesday, 6 March 2018

Julia Valler - Menu Ideas and Tricks for Corporate Events

Every event deserves special attention, which is why we tailor our menus to perfectly reflect your vision. Food on Business meetings should leave the audience energised and focused.  For Corporate Catering nyc It’s important to remember that healthy doesn’t mean boring or tasteless.


Menu Ideas - Keep the sandwiches and wraps for your meeting or working lunch small and light. Avoid foods that are high in sugar or trans fat so everyone can stay awake and attentive. Superfoods like sweet potatoes, quinoa, broccoli and mixed nuts are also good options to serve.


Lunch Box - Modern workplaces can be mobile and flexible, so depending on the meeting and the event, you can serve boxed lunches and food with event bartenders nyc that your guests can grab and go.





Drinks & Desserts - it’s always nice to provide something sweet. A simple platter of brownies or cookies and some fruit can solve the problem. While it’s important to serve coffee and tea, offer some bottled water and fresh juices to offer some variety.

Thursday, 8 February 2018

WEDDING BARTENDERS

There are a few questions you should ask before you hire your wedding bartenders nyc.
You first should ask your venue or caterer if they provide liquor license or if their insurance can cover serving alcohol on site. Make sure you understand the costs and requirements of running your own bar.
Knowing the guest count is a key to hire your bartenders, 75 guests per bartender is a general rule of thumb, Having too few bartenders can result in long lines, frustrated guests and even delays in your reception. As well as having too many bartenders, a waste of money too.
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Many couples assume that they can simply ask their friends or have one restaurant bartender to run your wedding reception. But when you have an amateur bartender can cost you more money in terms of alcohol poured and potential legal issues.

Saturday, 30 December 2017

WINTER WEDDING IN NYC

New York is one of the greatest cities in the world to host your wedding party. The variety of venues and menus goes beyond any expectations, but the most searched are the rooftops for the city views. We have made a selection of the 5 top heated rooftops in NYC for your winter Wedding:



1 - Empire Hotel - With three separate rooms, this rooftop offers views of Lincoln Center and Central Park. Great cocktails, gorgeous event bartenders nyc and servers and location in Hells Kitchen area.
2 - 230 Fifth Avenue - One of the most famous and visited rooftops in NYC, great view of the Empire State Building and charming location on 5th avenue.
3 - Refinery Rooftop - Industrial-chic rooftop, happy hour cocktails, light fare and gorgeous views.
4- Hotel Chantelle - Three levels bar, french-mediterranean food and decor, romantic environment for a perfect date night.
5 - Baita at Birreria - Not the highest rooftop but certainly the most delicious menu, great view of Flatiron Building and Madison Square park.


Regardless of where your wedding is taking place, make sure the venue has experienced wedding bartenders and wedding servers nyc to bring the best service to you and your guests.

Thursday, 14 December 2017

How a Brand Ambassador Can Affect Your NYC Business

If you are a growing business in NYC looking for a way to implement an effective marketing tool in your strategy, hiring brand ambassadors NYC may be key in spreading awareness of your brand. Brand Ambassadors in NYC especially help at events where customers are looking to understand the product better from a credible source. Recent studies show that 14% of people are more likely to take action from a recommendation from a friend or family member than a consumer opinion online. 




Additionally, if a brand ambassador is especially passionate about the product, they can help your brand reach by social media activity and word of mouth. Event bartenders NYC are also a great addition to any event. What better way to put people in a spending mood than to throw some drinks in the mix. So next time you hold an event, consider hiring brand ambassadors and event bartenders to spice things up and increase your brand presence

Thursday, 16 November 2017

Roles of Cater Waiter

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Performing food and drink serving duties at dinners and special events while interacting with guests in a positive, friendly and professional manner.

Set up for events, from organizing tables, putting cloths, place settings and setting up a buffet. They are also responsible for breakdown of the event, which consists in taking all dishes, cloths, napkins, rentals and final clean up.

Some qualifications to become a cater waiter are, but not limited to, High School diploma, previous experience in the industry, excellent communication and listening to customers, ability to follow directions, and they must provide their own uniform which can vary depending on the venue, client or NYC catering company they work for.




There’s also physical requirements to work as a banquet server, you must be able to speak and hear, close and distance vision, work long hours, walk up and down staircases, be able to frequently lift up to 30lbs and stood repeatedly.

But the most important part is to always keep proactive and remain professional especially when on the floor, no cell phone usage, no chatting with other Event Staffing NYC members and deliver the best customer service.