Employee training and development is an important part of any independent restaurant — but it’s not always easy for chefs and owners to make it a priority. Keeping up with a fast-paced kitchen, managing business logistics and striving to meet customer expectations can become time-consuming, leaving few hours in the day to focus on extras.
Pizza has always been Janet Duran’s favorite food — and she’s been determined to make it her living, too. A former employer encouraged her to write down all her ideas, confident she would one day have her own pizzeria. After three years of making pizzas from home to sell to friends and family, she made a name for herself and her pizza in the Laredo, Texas, community. That led to the opening of...
Having the right equipment is key to running a smooth kitchen. What’s even more important is making sure each unit is maintained regularly between scheduled visits from technicians. Daily “checkups” on your equipment can help eliminate downtime and keep your equipment running efficiently.
