Serving Up Success training set for food service professionals

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM

By Staff report

Training sessions, scheduled for February 2025, will focus on menu development, staff recruitment and training, financial management and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and BizGro by FEDCO announce an upcoming Serving Up Success training series, designed to empower restaurant and food service professionals with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive industry.

This comprehensive three-part series will be led by hospitality expert Donald Vita, who brings more than 30 years of experience in restaurants, catering and hotels to this exclusive program. The sessions, scheduled for February 2025, will focus on essential topics such as menu development, staff recruitment and training, financial management and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Each session offers actionable insights tailored for food service owners, operators and those considering entering the industry.

Event Details
• Session 1: A Recipe for Success
– Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 9-11 a.m.
– Topics: Market niche, menu design, pricing strategies, inventory control, food safety and more.
• Session 2: You Can’t Do It Alone
– Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, 9-11 a.m.
– Topics: Staff recruitment, workplace culture, employee perks, coaching and discipline.
• Session 3: 10 Versus 3
– Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 9-11 a.m.
– Topics: Training staff, service standards, addressing customer needs, advertising and more.

All sessions will be held at the FEDCO office, 822 Main St., Rochester. Registration is $125 for the full series and only $99 for chamber members. The deadline to register is Jan. 24, 2025.

For more information or to register, contact Kellie Scobie at the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce at kellie@fultoncountychamber.com or call 574-224-2666. Alternatively, one can visit https://business.fultoncountychamber.com/events/details/serving-up-success-restaurant-food-service-training-series-8450.