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Learn from chefs who have joined the movement about how they are running Fair Kitchens.
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JAN 30, 2025
Tips to support well-being and team growth in the kitchen in 2025
5 essential tips to support well-being and team growth in the kitchen in 2025, from fostering a positive work environment to communication and prioritising mental health. Learn how chefs and industry experts are creating healthier kitchen cultures.
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DEC 12, 2024
How to Build a Positive Kitchen Where Everyone Thrives
A positive kitchen is more than just a place to prepare food - it’s a space where everyone feels valued, respected and safe, no matter their role. In an inclusive environment, open communication flows naturally and leaders invest in their team by offering support, career guidance and opportunities for growth.
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NOV 21, 2024
Thrive in the Kitchen: Real Strength Isn’t About Toughness
Thriving in the kitchen isn't about being the toughest—it’s about resilience, adaptability and vulnerability. Success requires more than just skill; it means creating a culture where everyone feels safe enough to ask for help, admit mistakes and grow. Discover 7 top tips from our ambassadors and industry experts on building a positive, resilient kitchen culture.
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JUL 31, 2024
What they don’t teach you in culinary school: 12 experts share the crucial skills you learn in the kitchen only
Discover the crucial skills that chefs gain only in real-world kitchens. Find out what they don’t teach in culinary school and how you can master skills you learn in the kitchen only.
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MAY 31, 2024
Kitchen communication: 8 expert tips for constructive conversations
Effective kitchen communication is the foundation of success as it brings a range of benefits. Constructive conversations among chefs foster a positive working environment, enhance team collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.
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MAR 28, 2024
Hospitality Trailblazers: 7 Tips for Women in Hospitality to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Industry
In the high-pressure world in foodservice, where long working hours and irregular shifts are the norm, women in hospitality face extra challenges. Often they have to deal with sexism and discrimination in this male-dominated industry. Working mothers are also expected to juggle demanding work schedules with family responsibilities.
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FEB 27, 2024
Taste the difference: 11 ways diversity and inclusion make kitchens successful, safe and fair
Working with people from diverse backgrounds brings a multitude of fresh perspectives, making a kitchen more innovative. However, to see the benefits of diversity, inclusion is essential.
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NOV 28, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AUG 28, 2019
