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Bartenders and servers lead American workers in divorces, study finds

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2022

Holders of those restaurant positions end up splitting with their spouses twice as often as their counterparts in other jobs.

Workforce

More restaurants turn unit design over to the people who have to live with it

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2021

Reality Check: No one knows the aggravations of working in a restaurant like the actual employees and their bosses. Here's a look at the growing trend of chains attempting to harness that know-how as a potent remedy for their labor problems.

Workforce

Noodles boosts its benefits package

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2020

The fast-casual chain has added free mental health counseling, paternity leave and more to its latest suite of benefits.

Workforce

As restaurants reopen, mental health concerns need attention, too

By Patricia Cobe on May 21, 2020

COVID-19 has elevated stress and anxiety levels among owners, employees and customers. Here’s how operators are coping.

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

Union power leans on presidential hopefuls to force collective bargaining

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2019

The SEIU wants McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King to be summoned to the negotiating table.

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.

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