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Network with the leading operators

 By Bill Anderson on Nov. 28, 2016

The only remedy for insanity, as people who run any successful operation know, is being voracious about seeking out new ideas and surprising solutions to challenges.

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Recognize excellence outside your department

 Nov. 15, 2016

The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital decided to expand its employee of the month program outside of the department.

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Get systematic feedback from all guests

Nov. 15, 2016

We have started adding healthier options to our cafe, and did sampling events to find out which snacks to use. I took the options to our administrative team first.

Operations

Northwestern University cooks up a customer-focuesd program

By FSD Staff on Nov. 15, 2016

Chris Studtmann, district executive chef at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., is cooking up a whole new program with the help of consumer analytics.

Menu

Veggie burgers go from frozen to fresh

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2016

David Perkins, head chef at Connecticut College, blamed lack of veggie burger sales on frozen product, and set to work creating a from-scratch version.

Operations

How operators grow staff-run gardens

By Alaina Lancaster on Nov. 15, 2016

As FSDs add “farmer” to the fine print attached to their titles, a major part of their job has evolved to include training their team to keep up on-site gardens.

Workforce

Strategies for smacking down stress

By Dina Berta on Nov. 15, 2016

Staffing shortages, absenteeism and long hours all contribute to employee stress. So it’s important for FSDs to help staff manage the emotional side of the workplace.

FSD Culinary Council

Adding creative drinks to holiday catering

By FSD Staff on Nov. 15, 2016

Question:How are you adding creative drinks to your catering menu this holiday season?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilOne of the great things about our ability to work in some fun beverages, both a...

People

Where can an employee manual go wrong?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Nov. 15, 2016

An employee manual can be a valuable tool for your operation, but it is only effective when used correctly. addressing these points should alleviate missteps.

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Tap business partners for events

Nov. 15, 2016

A friend of the restaurant opened a coffee shop and wanted to serve more interesting food, so our pastry chef has partnered with the shop for menu development.

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