One of the reasons is that Jaime started his career at the very bottom and worked hard to get to where he is now. He was a dishwasher and is now a chef and instructor at a prestigious cooking school. I really admire the hard work that he put in. I met and worked with other chefs who were also very good, but I didn’t identify with their background and style of teaching as much as I did with Jaime. I also appreciate the fact that Jaime uses his sense of humor when he teaches.
I though with such a great insight on teaching culinary arts this book would help my teaching. This book provides anyone who cares about a career in culinary arts with a solid introduction to the basic principles of classic French cuisine. The book set's an example and strong foundation for those who want to succeed in culinary arts or as a successful Chef. The candor and humor of his life are an inspiration to all in the foodservice industry. It takes a very special person to imagine how to develop a unique culinary training program, and then plunge in doing multiple roles on the very first day.
Mrs. Kudler recognizes the importance of word of mouth promotion, which re-enforces the idea of in store gatherings and cooking classes. Over time, the organization will increase profitability if these events are positive and properly promoted. This is best done when attempting to increase the customer’s value chain. Catering and the Local Growers Both the catering service and direct buying from local growers will potentially increase profit for Kudler Fine Foods. Making good use of real estate (using the in store kitchen for catering cooking) and improving efficiency/lowering cost (agile inventory system) gives the organization a competitive advantage in the gourmet food industry.
Kudler is a well established name in the gourmet food market, but Kathy and her marketing research team needs to use the best strategies they can to stay ahead of their competition and to provide items that they customers are in need of and that they want. Using public information is part of competitive intelligence it is legal and it helps a business identify the next move of the competitor as well what they are introducing new to the market. The competitive intelligence and analysis will let the organization determine marketing strategies and opportunities that they can take advantage of to make there business a
In addition to providing fine high quality organic foods, a specialized staff must be retained and trained to meet the demands of this growing establishment. The management team is sure that the financial structure of Kudler Fine Foods can support the additional new positions, as well as, provide the necessary training needed to fulfill each job task related to the job description. The employee will be encouraged to provide a team work environment; while understanding the importance of facilitating individual equity, discouraging social loafing, and accepting the fact, that all employees have a growing interest in the success of this organization. With the support of Kathy Kudler, Encinitas can increase sales opportunities and increase the buying power of the community. In conclusion, Kudler Fine Foods needs to follow the above career plan in order to be successful in this type of market.
Its main competitors include Qdoba Mexican Grill, Moe's Southwest Grill, Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, Ranchero’s Mexican Grill, and Baja Fresh. The company executives have identified ways to make the company stand out amongst the competition in different ways that they hope will enable the company to remain at the top and keep making profits as it has done since inception. One of the best ways is new innovations. This has been done by employing a new chef with vast experience to come up with new menus that will be tested in selected restaurants before the menu is adapted by all the restaurants. This is a gamble for the chain because it has had the same menu of burrito bowls, burritos, tacos, salads, various meats and extra dishes such as salsas, cheese, lettuce and guacamole which have been the restaurants signatures.
Strategic planning is crucial at this stage and there are tools available to help any business perform the analysis needed to succeed. Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale food store specializing in foods and services that appeal to a niche market; gourmet chefs and gourmet chefs in training. The firm had good initial success with its first two stores, but its third store is suffering with lower than expected sales. The firm wishes to continue expansion and increase profitable growth. Before moving forward the company’s owner, Kathy Kudler, needs to understand her company fully and have accurate knowledge about the firm’s internal and external environment.
Assessment The occupation assessment showed that my high interests were in the area of Investigative medical, social child care and Conventional food service. Investigative medical careers focus on improving others health or researching and looking for cures of illnesses. Social child care careers are careers where you work with children in very interactive ways such as teaching. Conventional food service careers are for preparing food, trying new recipes, or working in a restaurant. I love kids and I love cooking but I have always had a high interest in being in the dentistry field.
Now you get to live the good life with you and your family. Maybe one day we will meet and I shall have my personal chef make your favorite dinner while we talk about your victory. I wish you the best and you shall make a fine mentor in the
3 leadership lessons from chef Gordon Ramsay January 25, 2010Articles2 Comments There’s no doubt Gordon Ramsay can cook (even his Cesear Salad looked great) and he’s definitely charismatic. But there’s something about Ramsay as a leader that people are drawn to beyond his technical ability and charm. We’ve all met charismatic people that can’t lead and great leaders that lack charisma. Through all the shouting, abuse and frequent use of the F-word Ramsay applies some basic leadership principles shared by most successful leaders that transcend charm and expertise. So what is Ramsays secret recipe?