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Julianne Pepitone

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Julianne Pepitone

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Workforce

From tech-suspicious to totally savvy

Data-powered insights have become integral to foodservice success, but staffers can easily become intimidated. Here's how to make your staff more comfortable with data.

Workforce

The 3 best questions to ask staff now

Asking the right question can unlock surprising and fruitful insights. Three FSDs share the best questions they’ve ever asked their current teams or would-be staffers.

Workforce

Making the case for marketing

Here are the traits to look for when hiring a marketing manager and the do’s and don’ts to know—and how to convince your boss that, yes, you really do need one. 

Menu

Housemade in a snap

Speed scratch can be a big scheduling help, but premade items can also be a calorie bomb. Follow these tips for keeping speed-scratch cooking quick and healthy.

People

How to make menu items more appetizing

A K-12 FSD shares how the appearance of food and those serving it can affect diners’ attitudes. 

Menu

Tips for keeping meat juicy and tender

Chris Behr, head chef at the American Academy in Rome's Sustainble Food Project, shares solutions and top refreshers for chefs’ most common struggles with dry meat. 

Design

Redesign or new construction?

When revamping, the design process can feel like fitting together the pieces of a puzzle: What needs to fit in the space, what’s the most efficient flow and more?

Menu

Keep meat and protein-based sides on the front burner

Vegetables and grains have stepped into the spotlight, thanks to the “flipping the plate” trend, but protein is still an important part of a balanced diet.

Operations

3 reasons to consider upgrading ID technology

Between menu planning, budgets and the other myriad concerns FSDs face, it’s easy to overlook the simple ID and/or cash cards issued to diners.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

Houston ISD: Forging a connection with student consumers

Houston Independent School District is engaging diners with astronauts, football players—and nutrition for life.

Menu

How Microsoft is capitalizing on nonalcoholic beverages

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

Operations

Is it legal to require vaccines?

In a word: Yes. But there are two big legal exceptions, says attorney Rob Niccolini. And he warns mandatory flu vaccines might not be a smart idea for operators.

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