labor

A longtime labor adversary of the restaurant business is stepping down

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2024

SEIU President Mary Kay Henry said she will not seek re-election, ending a 14-year tenure of unprecedented union activity within the industry.

Workforce

$4.35M settlement reached in rape of teenage McDonald’s worker

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 05, 2024

Franchisee Rice Enterprises, which declared bankruptcy last year, had employed a registered sex offender as a manager.

Workforce

Jose Andres accepts the unionization of another D.C. restaurant

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 02, 2024

The famed chef voluntarily recognized a Unite Here chapter as the collective bargaining representative for employees of The Bazaar. He now has four unionized restaurants.

Workforce

New York tries a program for turning asylum seekers into restaurant cooks

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 31, 2024

A pilot program undertaken with the instructional institution C-CAP aims to steer the immigrants into foodservice jobs, starting with positions in New York City.

Food

Build hype for the dessert menu—without hiring a pastry chef

Sponsored content from our partner Krusteaz Professional on Jan. 26, 2024

As staffing shortage cause operators to shrink their menus—especially the dessert menu—speed-scratch products can help revive the sweets selection. Learn more about how ready to bake batters can help operators expand their dessert offerings.

Workforce

Chipotle boosts benefits for its Gen Z workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season."

Workforce

Despite more 'salting,' labor unions are getting pushback in their drive to organize restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2024

Working Lunch: Some unionized workers aren't happy about a portion of their paycheck going to labor groups, and they're deciding to do something about it.

Leadership

Paris Baguette reshapes its C-suite in preparation for growth

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 19, 2024

Executive Summary: Former P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun has a new gig; John Kolaski has joined Patina Restaurant Group; and more on the latest executive moves.

Workforce