Food Safety Wish List For Santa Next Year

by Jerry Bauer | December 26, 2024 | Food Production Chemicals, Food Safety | 0 Comments

Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well, even though it’s a bit early for Christmas 2026! Our team from the podcast “Cleaning Processes with Jerry” is contacting you with an important request for the upcoming year. In 2026, we’re embarking on an ambitious...

The Critical Importance of Proper Chemical Handling in Restaurants and Tap Rooms

by Jerry Bauer | November 15, 2024 | Cleaning Processes, Food Safety, Hospitality Consultation | 0 Comments

As a food or beverage manager or owner, you have many responsibilities, so please allow me to help in one area. In the bustling world of food and bar service, restaurant and bar safety is paramount. Your responsibilities include ensuring delicious meals and providing...

Using the “P” Approach to Overcoming Failure

by Jerry Bauer | October 14, 2024 | Personal Development | 0 Comments

We have all been there when what we thought was failure entered our lives. My coach once told me the best way to overcome this. Pause and Reflect: Take a moment to step back from the situation and clear your mind. This pause is not a sign of weakness, but a powerful...

Art of the Laundry Test Kit: A Sales Veteran’s Perspective

by Jerry Bauer | August 10, 2024 | Laundry, Laundry Chemicals, Process Linen | 1 Comment

I’ve spent four decades navigating the complex world of laundry chemicals. In that time, I’ve seen countless trends come and go, but one constant stands out: the invaluable role of the laundry test kit. Its tool has consistently proven its worth, yet it seems to have...

Hotel Ice Hygiene Policies Examined

by Jerry Bauer | July 15, 2024 | Cleaning Processes, Food Safety, Hotel Cleaning | 0 Comments

This past week, during my travels, I had to stay in a hotel I had not been to before. I picked it because of its brand, location, and price. As I started this blog or article, I need to tell you that it met all those needs; however, I did have an unusual experience I...

Thriving in the Hospitality Industry: Key Strategies for Career Success

by Jerry Bauer | June 26, 2024 | Hospitality | 0 Comments

Written by Alice Robertson of www.tidyhome.info Embarking on a career in the hospitality industry presents an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse cultures and experiences while playing a pivotal role in creating memorable moments for guests. However, this...

Why Hiring a Salesperson is an Investment, Not an Expense

by Jerry Bauer | June 6, 2024 | Hospitality, Personal Development, Sales Management | 0 Comments

I recently talked outside my workplace about why the company faced growth challenges. They hesitated to hire a young recruit to expand a new product line due to concerns about the associated expense. However, it's crucial to understand that hiring a new salesperson is...

Breaking Free from the Illusion of Infinite Time

by Jerry Bauer | April 1, 2024 | Personal Development | 0 Comments

During the past week, I was reminded of the finite nature of time when I attempted to reconnect with an old friend I had lost touch with. To my dismay, I discovered that he had passed away without my knowledge, despite us being friends on Facebook many years ago. His...

“Embrace 2024 Fearlessly: ‘I’m Your Huckleberry'”

by Jerry Bauer | Dec 27, 2023 | Personal Development

The other evening, my wife and I decided to watch the excellent film Tombstone instead of the usual Hallmark movie leading up to Christmas. Instead of a Rotten Tomatoes type of review, I decided to use the immortal words of Doc Holliday from the movie as my mantra for...

Looking Into The Mirror In The Morning

by Jerry Bauer | Aug 7, 2022 | Personal Development, Sales Management

Most of us are used to looking Into the mirror in the morning as we might brush our teeth, comb our hair and even shave. It reflects the image we need to improve before attacking the day with our demands. Today we will review other impressions that come from looking...

Cultivating your Hospitality Career and Taking to Next Level

by Jerry Bauer | Aug 1, 2022 | Classic Restaurants, Food Service Cleaning, Hospitality Cleaning

Submitted with many thanks by Alice Robertson Cultivating a successful career in the hospitality industry involves building and strengthening personal and professional relationships and ensuring you can deliver a stellar product or service. Success is also predicated...

Getting Sick From Where You Dined with Dirty Silverware

by Jerry Bauer | Jul 27, 2022 | Classic Restaurants, Cleaning Processes, Dish Machines, Food Safety, Food Service Cleaning

This past Spring, at a Marriot hotel restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, over 200 people reported being sick with an illness that appeared to be norovirus. In addition, guests who attended the bridal shower, football banquet, and wedding all reported getting ill after their...

Helping Others By Showing Them Rather Than Telling

by Jerry Bauer | Jun 27, 2022 | Hospitality Cleaning, Restaurant Sanitation, Sales Management

On a recent google search of the proverb seen above, you will find at least four references of someone who might have said this first. All of them referenced had at least a different word or two. They would be Chinese proverb, American Indian proverb, Benjamin...

End Of The Year Reflection Of Gratitude

by Jerry Bauer | Jan 2, 2023 | Personal Development, Sales Management

As we finish 2022 and look forward to 2023, I am trying to reflect on gratitude as a new angle on self-development rather than making a list of resolutions. I am going to attack 2023 with an analysis of 2022. See, this year, I will change and add Gratitude into my...

Unlock Your New Year’s Potential with These Time Management Skills!

by Jerry Bauer | Dec 22, 2022 | Hospitality Cleaning, Personal Development, Sales Management

This coming year is more important they ever to change your mindset and unlock your New Year's Potential to achieve more with new time management skills. It’s the beginning of a new year, and with that comes the opportunity for a fresh start. If you want to achieve...

Seven Reasons Why You Should Give a Book as a Gift This Holiday Season

by Jerry Bauer | Dec 13, 2022 | Personal Development, Sales Management, Uncategorized

This is the perfect time to give a book for the upcoming holiday season because people are bombarded with advertisements and requests for many materialistic things around the holidays. While there's nothing wrong with receiving or giving material possessions,...