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Chefs push for industry-wide reforms to fix low pay, stress, and poor treatment in kitchens.
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.
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.
Both stress that sustainable reform requires commitment from owners, managers, and the broader industry to value workers as essential professionals, not disposable labor.
While progress is underway in some restaurants, widespread change remains slow, underscoring the need for cultural and structural transformation across the sector.
Los chefs presionan por reformas en toda la industria para corregir el bajo salario, el estrés y el mal trato en las cocinas.