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Find lessons by topic -^
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All
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Restaurant
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Cafe
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Bar
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Private Dining
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Brand & Design
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Restaurant
Fabbrica
Fabbrica was born as a retail line of pasta kits that are easy to make at home. The business has grown into several dine-in pasta bars and delis throughout Sydney. Head Chef Scott and General Manager Marlon share thoughts on how a restaurant can diversify its revenue.
Chapter 1
Bolster your cash flow with a retail offering
Chapter 2
Want to add retail? Start small
Chapter 3
Retail operations vs. restaurant operations

Brand & Design
Tom Mark Henry
Tom Mark Henry is an award-winning design studio with offices in Sydney and Brisbane. They create inspiring spaces that optimise the function of restaurants. Director Cushla shares insights on how restaurants can work with interior designers to get the best results.
Chapter 1
How to brief your restaurant designers
Chapter 2
Why placement of your POS matters
Chapter 3
Choosing the right materials

Private dining
CHAE
CHAE is an intimate, home-based Korean dining experience located near Melbourne. They serve only six guests per session, but they’ve grown so popular that the waiting list is in the thousands. Co-owners Chae and Yoora talk about how small restaurants can attract a large following.
Chapter 1
How to build a community
Chapter 2
Growth strategies when starting small
Chapter 3
What it takes to serve food in your home

Cafe
Calibrate Coffee
Calibrate Coffee in Sydney focuses on high-end beans and blends. From the coffee and food to the minimalist interior, co-founder Josh has crafted an elevated vibe for customers. Josh shares how great design and efficient workflow don’t just happen by accident.
Chapter 1
Creating an inviting (and efficient) space
Chapter 2
The stages of team building
Chapter 3
What it takes to succeed as a cafe

Bar
Bar Copains
Bar Copains in Sydney offers a curated selection of wine plus a menu that complements each pour. Co-owner Morgan and his team create their vision with a laser-focus on the details. Morgan talks about the mindset that helps venues attract guests night after night.
Chapter 1
How to stand out in a crowded market
Chapter 2
Why relationships matter in hospo
Chapter 3
Big venue mindset, big results

Brand & Design
SCCO and Worktones
SCCO is a design studio specialising in branding, while Worktones creates workwear that’s functional but also expresses a restaurant’s identity. Together, owners and collaborators Jarmaine and Huw talk about branding and how a restaurant can develop its look and feel.

Bar
MUCHO Group
When you go to a bar from the MUCHO Group, you can expect to be wowed by the space, the drinks and the service. Their roster includes Sydney hotspots like Centro 86, Bar Planet, The Cliff Dive and more. GM Daisy talks about how the group focuses on service at every venue, all the way down to ‘emotional intelligence’ training.
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