Restaurant Business: Video Series

When setting a restaurant table, make sure the table cloth is even, the silverware is clean and polished, and the components of the place setting are functional and consistent. Set up a table at an eatery with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Becoming an executive chef can be done through an apprenticeship, where the aspiring chef starts at the bottom and learns from experience, or through schooling, where a degree is earned. Find a way to become an executive chef with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Serving a full-course meal requires placing the plate down on the same side as the coordinating utensil, clearing all plates from a table at once and clearing the entire table before taking dessert orders. Find out the proper etiquette for serving a meal with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Running a restaurant involves putting in long hours, training the staff, establishing a target clientele and keeping up with regular customers. Understand the finer points of running a restaurant with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Waiting tables is a multi-tasking endeavor, as a waiter must greet the customers, take drink orders, seat other tables, serve the food properly and maintain an effortless attitude. Understand the job of a professional waiter with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Becoming a restaurant owner requires obtaining all of the appropriate permits and having a reserve of cash for six months worth of expenses. Learn more with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Operating a successful restaurant requires making enough to pay the bills, pay the staff and earn a modest living. Maintain a consistent style and restaurant atmosphere with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

When planning a menu for a restaurant, maintain a consistent theme and genre, whether it be American casual, fusion or Italian. Design a menu around a few signature dishes with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Setting up a buffet tables requires considering the environment and time of day, creating a multi-level display and placing the signature items near the front of the line. Create a buffet that satisfies customers with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Restaurant supplies can be bought from a major restaurant supply chain or an appliance warehouse, as each offers both new and used equipment. Supply the restaurant with the right tools to operate with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.