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Colleen Wright-Riva: Long-term vision

 By Amy McKeever on Dec. 13, 2016

Change has been on Colleen Wright-Riva’s mind since she arrived at University of Maryland from Cornell, a private institution that wins top marks for its dining.

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Onboard in groups to forge connections

 Dec. 13, 2016

To create cohesiveness, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas hires 20, sometimes 40, people at a time.

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How Microsoft is capitalizing on nonalcoholic beverages

By Julianne Pepitone on Dec. 13, 2016

Clients are increasingly demanding nonalcohol bar options at company soirees, and they expect the craftsmanship afforded to a classic cocktail.

Operations

Do dish rooms make sense in modern operations?

By Amy McKeever on Dec. 13, 2016

Though dishwashing is just one of a kitchen’s priorities, the rise of disposables has affected dish rooms in all foodservice sectors—especially in Orange County.

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The five W’s of entering a cooking competition

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 13, 2016

External cooking competitions are a way to show off chefs' skills while potentially raising the profile of their operation. Here are some do's and don'ts.

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Employee training beyond the job

By Lynne Eddy on Dec. 13, 2016

Employees need to be brave enough to get out of our comfort zones and explore the soft skills that complement our abilities to provide exceptional hospitality.

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Sponsor wellness initiatives

Dec. 13, 2016

As part of our wellness program, we offer incentives based on some type of health metric. Once a year, we cover the cost for team members to participate in a 5k race.

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Teach guests how to communicate

Dec. 13, 2016

Beyond just teaching students about food and cooking in our demonstrations and events, we also teach them how to talk about taste and flavor.

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How to change up grain bowls

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 13, 2016

Three operators share why they’ve put grain bowls on their menus, and how they’ve made them a success with everyone from elementary school students to seniors.

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Engage staff to help meet financial goals

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 13, 2016

Letting team members in on the financials of your operation can help engage them in the mission to get out of the red by generating revenue or cutting costs.

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