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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. is our Advice Guy and Professor of Culinary Arts and Science at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is the co-author/editor of eight books, including The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook (Simon & Schuster, 2021).

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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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Operations

Is it time to tighten up the summer dress code?

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert weighs in on whether it’s appropriate for servers to bare their armpits.

Can I start charging for bread?

Advice Guy: Restaurant operations expert Jonathan Deutsch advises a manager frustrated at seeing trash cans full of wasted bread and butter.

Beverage

Tips for zeroing in on food waste at the bar

Advice Guy: RB's operations expert says that while kitchens have long focused on reducing waste, many smart strategies can be employed behind the bar.

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Here’s how to execute pizzas on the fly

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert offers tips for boosting efficiency in pizza throughput.

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Here’s how to handle non-compete clauses

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert offers best practices around a potentially thorny issue in restaurant contracts.

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Restaurants can benefit from participating in supplemental feeding programs

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert says getting involved in government- or community-based opportunities brings advantages for businesses and for the greater good.

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Yes, restaurants should remove the tendon from their chicken tenders

Advice Guy: RB's operations expert says diners expect their chicken tenders to be tendon-free.

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Is it OK to bribe potential catering customers?

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert offers alternative methods for driving catering business and rewarding referrals.

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Here are some tips for boosting slow days at your restaurant

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert says discounts are not the secret to improving traffic early in the week, but he knows some creative offerings that might do the trick.

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Restaurants should consider bonus pay for key shifts

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert says it might be worth it to employ “dynamic pricing” for restaurant workers, especially for important shifts like Sunday brunch.

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Is my restaurant liable for issues with donated food?

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert offers good news when it comes to reducing food waste.

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Here’s how to keep diners from pilfering your hot sauce

Advice Guy: Beyoncé may have hot sauce in her bag, but RB’s operations expert shares how to prevent your restaurant guests from doing the same.

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