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Workforce

Police arrest a cook suspected of planning a mass shooting

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2019

The authorities say the hotel kitchen worker was upset about employment “issues.”

Workforce

Talking restaurant careers with the Trumps

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2019

19-year-old Johnny Brummit visited the White House as living proof the hospitality industry abounds in opportunity.

Leadership

Panera Bread makes 2 C-suite appointments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2019

Former Sweetgreen President Karen Kelley was named chief restaurant officer and Sonic veteran Anita Vanderveer was appointed chief people officer.

Workforce

D.C. mandates anti-harassment training for full-service restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2018

The requirement was a concession to opponents of the tip credit, who lost a second, more official vote yesterday.

Financing

3 ways restaurants are benefiting from retailers’ woes

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2018

E-retailers' wallop of brick-and-mortar stores is fostering opportunity for places that sell food instead of jeans and sneakers.

Workforce

National Restaurant Association to offer training aimed at curbing sexual harassment

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2018

The extension of ServSafe will highlight best employment and workplace practices, starting with free webinars this summer.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-turning moments: Politics as un-usual

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2018

Restaurants found themselves knee-deep in the swamp of politics and social controversy this week. Here are the gloppy details.

Workforce

Employee turnover rates show signs of easing

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2018

But employers shouldn’t expect a return to easier days, warns researcher TDn2K.

Workforce

Restaurant turnover rates on the rise, again

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 13, 2017

Employee turnover is up after teasing the industry with plateauing numbers this summer.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Threats, Fido perks, delivery doubts

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2017

Restaurateurs learned their world truly is shrinking, but they can't readily say the same about delivery concerns.

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