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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female. They push the envelope on what an equitable and sustainable future can and should look like, for all of us.

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Plant Based Protein Adds Innovation, Sustainability and Profits to Restaurant Menus

Sante

When reviewing the numerous lists of “restaurant trends to watch” circulating the hospitality industry, there will no doubt be one item that makes every list: plant-based protein. Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

Hot Schedules

The healthy and sustainable eating trend is not going away and will most likely continue to rise in popularity into the new year. The foodservice distribution industry is hypercompetitive and robust. Sustainability. Travelers today, especially young ones, are climate-focused, meaning sustainable products on your menu are a must.

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How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? A Definitive Guide to Tipping Etiquette.

SpotOn

Yet, the practice of giving tips has become a much-maligned and misunderstood aspect of the restaurant experience. While tips are intended to incentivize exceptional service, some workers see tipping policies as a barrier to a living wage for all. Most restaurant guests know to tip in full-service restaurants.

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What to Avoid When Looking for a Restaurant Job: 6 Red Flags

7 Shifts

He's a chef and the founder of Best Served Creative , a platform for hospitality works of all levels to tell their stories and make the industry better. Be sure to include any information about tip averages, how tips are distributed, and more. If you're looking for jobs, look for posts with the above information.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. These lawsuits argued that prioritizing distribution of RRF funds to groups based on race and gender was unconstitutional. Legislation.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff? How does the restaurant support career development and progression?