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🌴 Introducing Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort: A Culinary Paradise 🌴 This episode of "The Art of Culinary Spaces," features the transformation of Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, nestled between the stunning Piton volcanoes in Soufriere, St. Lucia. This remarkable resort has elevated its food and beverage offerings, creating an enticing environment for guests to enjoy all day long. With new culinary highlights including a vibrant outdoor cooking station, innovative bars like Saltwood and Bonte, and a grab-and-go venue called Boopa’s, guests are encouraged to indulge without leaving the property. Ryan Mikita from Ricca Design Studios led the $1.5 million upgrade, enhancing the existing kitchen and implementing cutting-edge design to provide a diverse and dynamic dining experience that celebrates local cuisine. Post-renovation, the resort reports an occupancy rate of 100%, underscoring the impact of the elevated culinary offerings. Join us in exploring this transformative project, where every meal is an experience, and discover how Sugar Beach is setting a new standard for luxury resorts in the Caribbean! 📺 Watch the Full Showcase Video Here: https://lnkd.in/gz38tP-U #MyFCSI #FCSIProjectShowcase #Viceroy #SugarBeach #CulinaryExperience #FCSI #LuxuryResorts #StLucia #FoodAndBeverage

🌟 Maximize Your CEUs with FCSI's Continuing Professional Growth (CPG) Program! 🌟 At FCSI, we’re committed to your lifelong learning and professional excellence. Here’s how you can maintain and enhance your membership status through CEUs: 📈 Annual CEU Requirements Professional Members: 12 CEUs Senior Associate Members: 6 CEUs Associate Members: 3 CEUs 🔄 Rolling Forward CEUs If you exceed your CEU requirements, you can roll forward excess CEUs to the next year: Professional Members: Up to 6 CEUs Senior Associate Members: Up to 3 CEUs Associate Members: Up to 1 CEU 📝 How to Roll Forward CEUs? Contact Penny to request your CEUs to be rolled forward. #FCSI #CEUs #ProfessionalGrowth #ContinuingEducation #ConsultingExcellence

🔪 Kitchen Confidential: The Secret Chef Speaks Out 🔪 It's time to end outdated restaurant practices and embrace progress that benefits both employees and diners. Our incognito insider, makes a compelling case for industry change. 🌟 From high-profile restaurant closures to the scaling down of large chains, the hospitality sector is witnessing a transformative shift. Discover how new business models and behaviors are shaping the future of the industry. ✨ Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gp7WiE_V #KitchenConfidential #HospitalityChange #RestaurantIndustry #IndustryProgress #TinaNielsen #ChefInsights #HospitalityNews

🌍 The Global Foodservice Focus 🌍 Stay updated with the latest in hospitality and foodservice! The weekly round-up brings you news and announcements from across the world, keeping you informed and inspired. Don’t miss out on the latest trends and updates in the industry. 🍽️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvZekBBF #Foodservice #Hospitality #GlobalUpdates #IndustryNews #StayInformed #WeeklyRoundUp

🌟 Discover the Art of Hospitality! 🌟 I've always been grateful for my journey into the service industry. Starting pragmatically, knowing nearly 60% of the workforce was in this field, I never imagined where it would lead. With a foundation of hospitality from my parents and school experiences, I've seen firsthand how impactful good service can be. Recently, I read "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara, a book that beautifully encapsulates the essence of hospitality. It highlights the art of service and its importance in creating memorable experiences. This reflection is a reminder of how we, as consultants, can embrace these principles to enhance our own industry. ✨ Read more https://lnkd.in/gfAMWh7x #Hospitality #ServiceIndustry #UnreasonableHospitality #Consulting #CustomerExperience #MindfulService

🔍 Top 3 Hospitality Trends for 2024: Experiential Dining: Creating multi-sensory dining experiences to engage guests. Sustainability: Emphasizing eco-friendly practices in all aspects of operations. Ghost Kitchens: Catering to the rising demand for high-quality off-premise dining. 🔗 Source: https://lnkd.in/eMTj2Br #HospitalityTrends #ExperientialDining #Sustainability #GhostKitchens #EHLInsights

Running a successful restaurant is no easy task! 🍽️ Sometimes, seeking outside help from hospitality consultants, especially FCSI members, can make all the difference. Collaboration among specialized consultants can lead to amazing results, combining visual appeal with practicality and efficiency. 🏆 For instance, an interior designer might create a stunning space, but may overlook aspects like acoustics, workflow, and durability. That's where experts in lighting, acoustics, workflow, or maintenance come in handy. 👥✨ Want to know more about the benefits and challenges of consultant collaborations? Check out the latest blog post! 📖👇 https://lnkd.in/dK5diRMP #RestaurantSuccess #HospitalityConsultants #BetterTogether #FCSI #RestaurantDesign #Teamwork #Consulting

Curious about the latest in the restaurant industry? We've got the answers! 🔹 Job Market Trends: Is the restaurant industry adding or shedding jobs? Dive into the latest employment trends and find out how the sector is evolving. 📈 🔹 Sustainability Moves: Guess which quick-service restaurant is venturing into solar energy? 🌞 🔹 Pay Raises for Tipped Workers: Big cities continue to support restaurant workers with significant pay boosts. For instance, tipped workers in Chicago just saw their minimum wage increase to $11.02 per hour from $9.48, thanks to a new ordinance. Over the next five years, this wage will keep rising by 8% annually until it matches the city's standard minimum wage. 💵 Stay informed and see how these changes are shaping the foodservice landscape! 👉 Read more about these updates and more! #FoodserviceNews #RestaurantIndustry #JobTrends #Sustainability #EmployeeWages #Chicago https://lnkd.in/gDqEnDvs

As we navigate through 2024, let’s take a look at the dining room and kitchen design trends predicted at the end of 2023. Are these trends what you’re seeing in your projects? 🔹 Vibrant and Engaging Spaces: The predictions called for bold, Instagram-worthy designs to captivate customers. Are your clients embracing immersive, visually striking spaces? 📸 🔹 Multi-Themed Spaces: Multi-themed areas were expected to cater to diverse customer preferences. Are your designs incorporating unique, varied experiences under one roof? 🌐 🔹 Sustainability: Sustainability was a major forecast, with a push for eco-friendly materials and practices. Are you seeing a significant demand for sustainable design solutions? 🌿 🔹 Advanced Kitchen Technologies: Cutting-edge kitchen tech was predicted to enhance efficiency and service quality. Are your projects integrating the latest innovations to streamline operations? 🤖 Were these predictions spot on? Share your experiences and let us know if these trends are shaping the foodservice industry as anticipated. 👉 Source: https://lnkd.in/g7Z45FD #FCSI #RestaurantDesign #2024Trends #Sustainability #FoodServiceInnovation #CustomerExperience

🍽️ Get Ready for the World's Largest Restaurant! 🍽️ On July 12th, Paris will welcome the world’s largest restaurant, serving 15,000 athletes from 208 nationalities around the clock during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over two 15-day periods, Paris 2024 will serve an astonishing 13 million meals, including: 5 million snacks for spectators 3.5 million meals for staff and volunteers 2.2 million meals for competitors 1.8 million for the media 350,000 hospitality meals 150,000 for the Olympic and Paralympic community Beyond the impressive numbers, Paris 2024 is committed to sustainability, aiming to halve the carbon footprint of previous Games. This means more plant-based options, reducing food waste, minimizing single-use plastics, and focusing on local, seasonal products. 👉 Learn more about the incredible efforts behind this historic event!https://lnkd.in/diQuM-aQ #Paris2024 #Olympics #Sustainability #CulinaryExcellence #GoGreen