Whether they’re drinking to cope with annoying customers, taking a shot with a hot-shot guest, or just enjoying a shift drink after a long day, there is a lot of alcohol consumption in the restaurant industry. Liz, Noelle, and Nick are reflecting on their relationship with drinking on the job and experiences with other coworkers, owners, and employees and answering questions, including:

• Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt a drink was necessary to navigate the demands of the restaurant industry?
• Does bartending in high-energy environments lead to more drinking on the job?
• Are hospitality industry professionals more likely to drink?
• When you hear ‘drinking on the job,’ what do you picture: binge drinking or a shift drink?

Once upon a time, there was only one George’s Place Restaurant, not five, and this week’s Guest Host, Ryan Jones, was among the original employees cranking out Greek specialties on the corner of Beach & Perry in Cape May. Throughout his career, Ryan has parlayed his experience into various restaurant & hospitality careers, most recently serving as the Executive Chef for a golf course outside of Philadelphia for eight years. Now working as the same golf course’s Director of Food & Beverage, Ryan joins Peter and George to explore kitchen efficiency in restaurants and answer questions, including:

• What factors impact efficiency in the kitchen?
• Is efficiency more about speed, cost, or both?
• What are the building blocks of an efficient kitchen?
• How much of an impact does menu design have on kitchen efficiency?
• What are the best pre-made burgers for restaurants?

In seasonal towns, keeping your restaurant operating during the slower months can be difficult. This is especially true in Cape May County, New Jersey. So, how does Kara Restaurant Group keep new guests coming through the front door while ensuring that the existing customers remain loyal? George, Nick, and Noelle are talking about why we offer BOGO Free gift certificates and answering questions, including:

• Why does Kara Restaurant Group offer BOGO Free gift certificates?
• How do promotions help your business grow?
• What are the benefits of giving away free money?
• If you bought a gift certificate and got one for free, would you keep it or give it away?