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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

Articles by
Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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How to craft a solid recommendation letter

Who is the best person to write a recommendation letter? Can it be negative if the employee wasn't the greatest? Advice Guy lays it all out.

Beating the cook shortage

Operators from San Francisco to New York are struggling to find enough qualified cooks. Advice Guy offers tips on how to keep the kitchen fully staffed.

Gendered bathroom guidelines

With evolving social norms, enforcing gendered restrooms is becoming more of a problem. Advice Guy gives tips on avoiding negative confrontations.

Where to look for seasonal soups

Where can chefs look for seasonal soup recipes when considering soups of the day? Advice Guy says almost any recipe can be altered to fit the season.

Impact of restaurant reviews

Does getting a bad review from a food critic signal the end, or are consumers too busy reading review sites to notice? Advice Guy weighs in.

Accounting for staff meals

If an operation offers discounts on staff meals, what is the best way to record that for accounting purposes? Advice Guy tackles the numbers.

Encouraging staff to learn English

What happens when a worker wants a promotion but doesn't have the language skills? Advice Guy shares tips on how to encourage workers to learn English.

When is an operation exempt from ADA regulations?

Following up on the service-animal theme, a private country club operator asks if he must follow ADA requirements in allowing animals into his establishment.

Balancing service animals and sanitation

At a buffet-style establishment, service animals can cause sanitation concerns. Which regulations win out: the ADA or the local health code?

What to do when staff eat on the line

How do you prevent hungry staff from picking through guests' portions before the plate hits the table? Advice Guy says the key is to prevent hunger.

How to figure out prime cost and occupancy percentages

How do you figure prime cost and occupancy percentage? Advice Guy lays it all out.

Kids cooking classes

Should restaurants offer cooking classes to kids? Advice Guy says not so fast.

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