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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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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

In the National Restaurant Association’s report, 75 percent of restaurant operators identified recruiting employees as their top challenge this summer, above all other difficulties experienced in the industry’s recovery. But not all hope is lost.

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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. Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events? How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff?

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Coffee News Recap, 10 Feb: ICO says coffee prices remained stable during January, Luckin Coffee opened nearly 500 stores last month & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

US Department of Labor finds two more Louisville, Kentucky coffee shops guilty of illegally hoarding workers’ tips. Following a similar case with Heine Brothers last month, the department recovered more than US $188,000 in illegally pooled tips on behalf of 125 employees at both Please & Thank You and Sunergos Coffee.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

” “Many of our TEAM Members stay a long time with TSFR – a testament to our accountable culture, family atmosphere and commitment to training and development,” said Bill Angott, President and Chief Executive Officer at TSFR. Cynthia (Cyndi) Barnes: Director of Accounting | 35 years. Who is a James Beard Award winner?

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

The organization’s Frenchtown Farmers Market was aimed at improving the distribution of local produce to the community. . The incubator and kitchen work hand-in-hand to provide the physical space as well as the support network for these enterprising chefs to build a sustainable income.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022. The restaurant industry has long been the primary training ground for new entrants to the workforce and in 2022, nearly a quarter of jobs were filled by first-time employees. million by 2030. Calmer Seas Ahead The U.S.

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