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flag Chefs push for industry-wide reforms to fix low pay, stress, and poor treatment in kitchens.

flag Restaurant industry veterans Kenji Lopez-Alt and Hannah Selinger are calling for systemic change to address long-standing toxic conditions in kitchen environments, citing excessive stress, low pay, and lack of respect as key drivers of burnout and high turnover. flag In a discussion hosted by NPR’s The Indicator, they emphasize the need for better wages, fair scheduling, improved communication, and leadership that prioritizes employee well-being. flag Both stress that sustainable reform requires commitment from owners, managers, and the broader industry to value workers as essential professionals, not disposable labor. flag While progress is underway in some restaurants, widespread change remains slow, underscoring the need for cultural and structural transformation across the sector.

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