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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. is our Advice Guy and Professor of Culinary Arts and Food Science at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is the author of six books, including They Eat That? A Cultural Encyclopedia of "Weird" Foods (ABC-CLIO, 2012).

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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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Workforce

How to write a culinary school recommendation letter

Writing these letters can be stressful for busy chefs and managers, but this checklist can help, Advice Guy says.

Operations

Is it OK to correct a guest's pronunciation?

The guest who just mispronounced their drink order may welcome the education—or they might just want their booze, Advice Guy says.

Operations

How restaurants can ensure guests feel safe

Much has been written about guest safety inside restaurants, but the mission of hospitality extends to the surrounding area as well, Advice Guy says.  

Workforce

How to prevent job interview no-shows

Restaurants' desperation to find staff has given job-seekers the upper hand, Advice Guy says.

Operations

The pros and cons of email reservations

Email gives restaurants a chance to research guests, but also raises ethical questions, Advice Guy says.

Operations

Should to-go boxes be included in catering orders?

Customers' expectations around packaging and food waste are changing, and restaurants should reflect that, Advice Guy says.

Operations

Troubleshooting steam table temperature

Steam table settings are not universal. There are a number of reasons why yours might not be keeping food hot enough, Advice Guy says.

Food

How to keep rice from drying out

Once rice dries, it is challenging to bring it back to an acceptable temperature, Advice Guy says.

Workforce

How to build a zero-tolerance culture for employee theft

Letting it go unaddressed implicitly endorses the theft and damages the operation, Advice Guy says.

Workforce

Can restaurants require servers to finish side work before tipped work?

Yes, but operators should take stock of the kind of side work they're expecting, Advice Guy says.

Operations

How long can food be held in a steam table?

There's an important distinction between how long food can be held and how long it should be, Advice Guy says.

Workforce

When should tipped employees get full minimum wage?

The line between side work and duties that call for full hourly pay is blurry, Advice Guy says.

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