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Workforce

Cross-training staff eases the labor crunch

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 22, 2018

Employees with dual roles can help address the shortage of skilled workers.

Workforce

Who makes the most in NYC restaurants?

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2018

A new study shows a huge gap between the pay required by law and what employees in demand are actually making.

Workforce

D.C. mandates anti-harassment training for full-service restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2018

The requirement was a concession to opponents of the tip credit, who lost a second, more official vote yesterday.

Workforce

These states are great for servers, but how about employers?

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2018

A comparison of various research snapshots shows how aligned staff pay and restaurant performance are—or are not.

Consumer Trends

Consumer dessert preferences change with the seasons

Sponsored content from our partner Sara Lee Foodservice on Oct. 16, 2018

New dessert flavor preference research, conducted for Sara Lee Foodservice, confirms that consumers expect dessert options to change with the seasons.

Workforce

The payoffs and pitfalls of keeping Gen Z restaurant staff

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 08, 2018

A comprehensive new study shows restaurants’ reputation as a workplace may be better than believed, yet they could be missing ways to boost retention among young folks.

Financing

Spotty growth forecast for restaurants in 2019

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2018

An early peek into next year suggests better times for casual dining and fast casual, but not quick service.

Food

In labor crunch, cross-utilizing condiments can bring some back-of-house relief

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 25, 2018

Operators are creating signatures with multitasking sauces and simpler menus.

Operations

Restaurants in Calif. banned from automatically providing plastic straws

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 21, 2018

Full-service restaurants are prohibited from giving customers one unless they ask.

Workforce

Court clears the way for servers to sue for full minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2018

The decision could require restaurants to forego the tip credit for side work and untipped activities.

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