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Operations

Out of time on overtime

 By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 13, 2017

Noncommercial operators deal with the aftermath of a wage law in purgatory.

Steal This Idea

Ensuring employees complete busywork

 Mar. 13, 2017

At Methodist University Hospital, a chef came up with a creative solution to make sure walk-in coolers always have a clean vent.

Operations

IFMA names 2017 Silver Plate winners

By Kelsey Squire on Mar. 07, 2017

The annual list of top industry leaders includes four noncommercial figures.

FSD Culinary Council

The most successful items introduced in 2016

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

Question:What are  some of the most successful menu items you introduced in 2016?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilSpinach mashed potatoes with brown butter and garlic, and coconut curry pork with As...

People

Should managers adhere to no-cellphone policies?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 13, 2017

My feeling is that phones distract staff from prioritizing guests, and introduce an unnecessary and unsanitary item into a foodservice setting.

Steal This Idea

Write strategic email subject lines

Feb. 13, 2017

FSD Heather Torrey picked up a tip to help her email recipients prioritize their messages.

Operations

A movable feast of ideas

By Dana Moran on Feb. 13, 2017

Throughout this issue, we’ve highlighted stealable ideas in all realms of noncommercial foodservice, from protein-focused sides to legalized marijuana.

Menu

The year of brisket

By Jill Failla on Feb. 13, 2017

The demand is up for smoked sausage (+19%), beef brisket (+12%) and beef ribs (+16%) for dinner—a trend noncommercial operators say they are also noticing.

Workforce

How to make paid sick and parental leave work for your operation

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 13, 2017

So-called fringe benefits such as paid sick and parental leave are anything but fringe in 2017. This year, jurisdictions are enacting medical and family leave laws.

People

How to win back employees on the verge of leaving

By Jim Korner on Feb. 13, 2017

Try to make the conversation as comfortable as possible for them. If an employee has grievances about the work environment, you might be able to accommodate them.

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