Articles

Learn from chefs who have joined the movement about how they are running Fair Kitchens.
Article SEP 22, 2023

Breaking the Silence: Nurturing Men's Mental Wellbeing in Hospitality | FairKitchens

Our chefs and experts share insights on understanding men’s mental health, recognizing signs, offering support and breaking the stigma. Learn practical self-care tips to support yourself and your team.
Article SEP 22, 2023

Recipe for Wellness: A Chef's Guide to Mental Health | FairKitchens

Explore essential insights from culinary experts on mental health in the hospitality industry. We have practical strategies to support your emotional well-being in the demanding kitchen environment.
Article OCT 10, 2023

HOW TO MANAGE STRESS IN A PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN: TIPS FROM REAL CHEFS

“It's not often compliments or praise are handed out, so that can add to the stress of wondering if you're performing well enough.”
Article SEP 22, 2023

Cooking Up Excellence: Chef Recruitment and Retention

Advice from culinary experts on how to hire the right chefs for your team and retain them through onboarding, training, communication, and engagement.
Article AUG 30, 2023

NURTURING THE NEXT CULINARY STARS: 8 TIPS FOR INSPIRING AND MENTORING YOUNG CHEFS

Starting a journey in the food service industry is like following a recipe – you need the right ingredients, techniques and someone to guide you. The next generation of culinary stars is already working, and with the right mentorship, they can reach their full potential, even if they don’t always have formal training.
Article JUL 24, 2023

Thriving in and out of the kitchen: 6 expert tips for mental, emotional and physical wellbeing

Find balance both in and out of the kitchen with these expert tips from Fair Kitchens. Learn how to prioritise your team's wellbeing, as well as your own, for a healthier work environment.
Article JUN 23, 2023

COOKING WITH PRIDE: 6 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR KITCHEN SAFE AND INCLUSIVE FOR EVERYONE

Looking to create an accepting kitchen culture? Here are 6 tips on how you can be a better ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, in your kitchen. Learn from industry leaders and chefs.
Article MAY 23, 2023

Let's Talk About it: How to Communicate Effectively in the Kitchen

Learn how effective communication can not only make running a kitchen smoother, but also create more positive workplace relationships.
Article APR 21, 2023

Handling the heat in the kitchen: 6 tips to cope with stress

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create a supportive environment where our teams can do their best work.
Article MAR 23, 2023

Embracing equity in the kitchen: Insights from 7 inspirational women

For International Woman’s Day and beyond, FairKitchens is fully embracing equity.
Article FEB 20, 2023

Creating a More Inclusive Kitchen Environment: 7 Strategies for Celebrating Diversity

A fair kitchen is a place that welcomes diversity, where people’s voices are heard and their individuality is celebrated.
Article JAN 30, 2023

6 ways to attract & retain new staff for your hospitality business

Want to make sure your new kitchen staff is happy and productive? Check out these tips from experts on how to hire and retain the right people for your hospitality business
Article DEC 19, 2022

4 Tips to keep your team motivated in the festive season

The end of the year is a time of celebration and reflection, but in the hospitality industry it's also one of the busiest.
Article NOV 09, 2022

4 Tips on How to Open the Lines of Communication

In honor of International Men's Day, we asked our chefs and experts for advice on how to promote mental health in the kitchen. Find out their tips here!
Article OCT 12, 2022

Five ways you can boost mental health in the kitchen

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and these are five ways restaurateurs can help staff who are experiencing mental illness.
Article SEP 27, 2022

5 Ways to appreciate your team

In today's competitive restaurant and hospitality industry, it's more important than ever to show recognition to your staff.
Article AUG 31, 2022

5 Ways To Help Your Team Thrive in the Kitchen

Five chefs and experts spoke to FairKitchens and gave their tips to help restaurant teams thrive in stressful and demanding situations. Read the article to learn more.
Article APR 22, 2022

5 Ways to create a more engaged team

Creating an engaged team takes dedicated time and effort. This month we looked at various strategies to develop a culture of team passion and participation.
Article APR 22, 2022

4 Ways to bring pride and joy to the kitchen

For Pride month, we looked not only at how we celebrate and support our LGBTQIA+ team members, but also how we create kitchen environments that are meaningful and bring joy to all who work in them.
Article APR 22, 2022

6 Tips to address the staffing crisis

The Pandemic has caused the hospitality industry to relook at how restaurants are structured, and how we recruit, retain and treat our staff. Whilst there have been many obstacles faced, there has also been great progress made for staff welfare, as well as exciting initiatives that have shown us that there is a wide pool of talent if we expand our horizons.
Article APR 22, 2022

Six tips how to build an inclusive culture in your kitchen

This month’s theme of inclusivity in the kitchen opened up interesting discussions. From cultural diversity to mentoring, onboarding to addressing stereotypes, these 6 chefs and hospitality experts offered us unique insights and directions into how they address this broad topic.
Article MAR 24, 2022

Six female chefs tackling gender equality in the foodservice industry

We’ve spoken to female chefs who are changing hospitality. From tackling stereotypes to supporting young female chefs and improving maternity policies. Their experiences sparked insightful discussions to help make the industry fairer, more inclusive and happier places.
Article MAR 04, 2022

Building an inclusive culture that champions female talent

To mark International Women's Day, we invited inspirational women from different corners of hospitality to a virtual roundtable to discuss how we can #BreaktheBias and build a gender equal industry.
Article FEB 24, 2022

How to make hospitality more attractive for the next generation chefs

What needs to be done to attract new talent? We spoke with six chefs about this and how young chefs can set themselves up for success.
Article JAN 31, 2022

Six learnings for leadership in 2022

As we enter a new year, it’s important to consider the future of hospitality leadership. We spoke to six chefs about how they plan to lead in 2022.
Article JAN 28, 2022

#FairKitchens chefs reflect and share their hopes for 2022

We asked four chefs to reflect on what they have learnt during this time and their hopes for the future of hospitality.
Article DEC 21, 2021

Six ideas for creating a kitchen culture people don't want to leave

Six chefs and industry experts sharing their tips & tricks what they do to look after their people and how to build a strong team culture.
Article NOV 29, 2021

Six ingredients for effective communication

Seven Chefs share how they establish meaningful and effective communication, ensuring teams work together seamlessly in any situation
Article JUL 05, 2021

Tackling team wellbeing in foodservice and hospitality

Six more chefs and industry experts share their perspective about the importance of looking after teams and how to support people during difficult times.
Article JUL 05, 2021

Redefining leadership in hospitality

Six chefs speak about the need for leadership in hospitality to change and what we can do to move things forward.
Article JUL 05, 2021

Changing careers and shaping the future of hospitality

Mark Irish shares an insight into his career as Head of Food Development at wholesale food supplier Brakes, which, alongside sister company Sysco Speciality Group, has recently become part of the #FairKitchens movement.
Article JUL 05, 2021

How to build a healthy kitchen culture through positive change

The hospitality industry is undergoing a much-needed shift. Unfair hours, pressurised working environments and poor treatment of staff, practices once accepted as the norm, are now being challenged by chefs and workers across the globe.
Article JUL 05, 2021

Encouraging Growth in your Team

We spoke to six chefs about how they encourage and role model growth to bring out the best in their team.
Article JUL 05, 2021

Attract top kitchen talent through an inclusive culture

We spoke to 7 hospitality experts on how they build rich teams by creating a safe, fair and welcoming environment for all.
Article JUN 14, 2021

Exploring Contract Catering

The next in our series of articles about working in different sectors of the industry looks at contract catering.
Article MAY 28, 2021

Chef Andy Aston - Wellness Ambassador

The newly appointed Wellness Ambassador for the Craft Guild of Chefs shares why he thinks this role is so vital for our industry.
Article APR 12, 2021

GOOD TEAMWORK STARTS WITH GOOD LEADERSHIP

Being a good leader takes effort but it doesn't need to be complicated. 6 Chefs share the small things they do that make a big difference to their team.
Article MAR 17, 2021

Exploring the Care Sector

We’re kicking off a series of articles that will shine a light on different sectors in turn – starting with four Care UK chefs.
Article FEB 26, 2021

Celebrating Women in the Industry

7 Female Chefs from different sectors of the industry share the experiences that shaped their career and their advice for the next generation of Chefs.
Article FEB 02, 2021

Meaningful, practical & creative: Why I love being a chef in care

James Clear, Care UK's hotel services manager, shares why he loves his career in care.
Article FEB 02, 2021

Why I had to forget what I know to lead a 250-strong team

Mark Reynolds, Executive Head Chef at Tottenham Hotspur FC, reveals how his leadership style has changed and how he keeps his large team motivated.
Article FEB 02, 2021

The youth on future of hospitality

Three students from our partner Hotelschool The Hague give their views on the consequences of COVID-19 and their future career in the industry
Article NOV 06, 2020

Mental health in hospitality: How to help a colleague who is struggling

Members of the #FairKitchens community share their personal experiences and advice about looking after someone in your team
Article SEP 04, 2020

Reflections on Eat Out to Help Out

Was it as successful for restaurants as it was for guests? Hear from members of the #FairKitchens community who participated
Article AUG 19, 2020

12 almost-free ways to care for your mental health

Read through these easy tips to take care of your mental health and well-being shared by Katy Rose of Eat Out South Africa
Article AUG 19, 2020

Mental health and the restaurant industry: Why it matters now more than ever

Author Katy Rose of Eat Out South Africa shines a light on mental health and what it looks like in the restaurant industry
Article JUL 15, 2020

Looking after your team's mental health as hospitality reopens

Members of our FairKitchens community share insights on how managers can look after their teams and themselves, and how to spot if someone is struggling
Article JUL 06, 2020

Life after Lockdown

Learn from owners Sarah and Jamie Davies about how they have led their Brighton-based pub The Cleveland Arms to reopening
Article FEB 17, 2020

Attracting and inspiring young chefs

How can young chefs be attracted into kitchens and encouraged to stay?
Article FEB 17, 2020

Hiring fairly: Getting great chefs in the kitchen

Chefs share their experiences with designing fair trials
Article FEB 11, 2020

Preparing for the holidays

Hear from chefs about their experiences and advice on how to run a kitchen fairly during the busiest time of the year
Article NOV 07, 2019

Healthy Scheduling

How can you keep your restaurant running smoothly whilst ensuring your team members have a healthy work-life balance? Restaurant owners and professionals share their thoughts.
Article OCT 06, 2019

People first

Take care of your team and they'll take care of everything else. Chefs and industry experts weigh in.
Article SEP 03, 2019

Making the case for discipline in a "Fair Kitchen"

How to create a team discipline that strengthens individuals in the kitchen rather than weakening them? Industry professionals and chefs share their thoughts
Article AUG 28, 2019

5 TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES WHO DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH AS THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE

Our partner, ESL Works, leading provider of job-focused English training for the US Food industry; shares top tips for communicating effectively with team members who don't speak English as their first language
Article APR 17, 2019

Making kitchens more inclusive

Chef Lior Hillel shares his tips on running an inclusive kitchen in this feature from our partner the National Restaurant Association
Article APR 17, 2019

PROMOTING SELF-CARE

To take good care of your team, you need to care of #YouFirst: four chefs share their advice
Article APR 17, 2019

5 chefs on improving communication

We asked five chefs to share some tips that have helped their kitchens remain a productive, joy-filled place
Article APR 17, 2019

Support during a crisis

Four chefs share their advice
Article APR 17, 2019

John Vitale on the #FairKitchens Code

John shares his tips for how to get the most from the #FairKitchens code