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Can managers split tips with front-of-house staff?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Sep. 26, 2022

The short answer is no, Advice Guy says, as doing so can have legal ramifications and dent staff morale.

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Foodservice workers at San Francisco's airport go on strike

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2022

One thousand employees have walked out of all 84 of the facility's foodservice outlets in a push for higher wages, according to their union.

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How University of Michigan takes a proactive approach to mental wellness

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 23, 2022

COVID was a catalyst for mental health issues and substance abuse among many close to higher-ed campuses. Here’s how one school is tackling the crisis head on.

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What's a fair rate to charge for recipe development?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Sep. 21, 2022

Many chefs know how to value their time when negotiating a salary, but when consulting other businesses on new food products or recipe development, things are less clear, Advice Guy says.

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Rosie, Tipsy and AnneDroid are the 3 newest employees at Cura senior-living communities

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 19, 2022

The foodservice provider is turning to robots to ease the labor crunch and free up human servers to focus on hospitality.

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Half of restaurants have stopped hiring because of labor costs, study says

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2022

The small-business survey from Alignable.com also found that 9% of operators are laying off workers because they fear the economy is getting worse.

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For wage-sensitive job seekers, $20 is the new $15, study shows

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 31, 2022

That higher hourly pay level has become the norm in online job searches, according to an analysis by Indeed.

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The state of K-12 foodservice: Staffing struggles continue

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2022

Cross-training and other methods have been key to keeping things running in today's tight labor market.

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Aramark named one of the best workplaces for disability inclusion

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 25, 2022

Aramark was named one of the best places to work when it comes to disability inclusion for the sixth consecutive year by the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI). The foodservice provider earned a...

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How chefs can ace a tasting interview

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 15, 2022

Advice Guy gives some pointers to a cook looking to show off their skills during a sous chef interview.

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