Join us on December 8th at Moretti’s in Edison Park from 5–6 p.m. for a special Shmoozefest presentation by Carin Stutz, founder and board member of the GLEAM Network.
Carin Stutz
Join Carin Stutz, founder of The GLEAM Network is a not-for-profit dedicated to helping restaurant operators attract, develop, and retain staff by fostering passion and leadership.
Through proven programs like CAP (Career Advancement Program)—which helps supervisors grow into leaders, managers, and owners—and LEAD, which equips any employee to move up the ranks, GLEAM has achieved a 100% success rate in transforming careers.
Carin was previously the President and CEO or COO of several well-respected restaurant companies including Native Foods, Red Robin, McAlister’s Deli, Cosi, Brinker, and Applebee’s.
This free session will deliver practical insights, including:
* Are we hiring the right people?
* What matters most after training to develop leaders?
* How do we retain and inspire employees to perform with excellence?
* What training methods and best practices are working right now?
* How to discover teachable moments and gain true team buy-in.
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to create a people-first culture, strengthen retention, and develop passionate employees who drive excellence.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s most impactful leadership organizations, while networking with peers at Shmoozefest! Join us December 8th at Shmoozefest!
Join these amazing suppliers, sample food products, get great guidance and honest advice to help your business to prosper.
Our event sponsors are leading suppliers from great companies including:
* Accurate Scale Company
* Ahlbeck Cook & Associates
* Bank of America
* Chowly Inc.
* Columbus Vegetable Oils
* Cut Fresh Produce Processors
* Devanco Foods
* Employco USA, Inc.
* Fook Hing Chili Oil Company
* Heil & Heil Insurance Agency
* INFI Kiosks
* J & J Ventures
* Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Premium Duck
* Ken’s Foods
* Midway Staffing
* Moretti's Edison Park
* Natural Food and Beverage Distribution
* Neil Jones Food Company
* Oleic Solutions Inc. EFFO Oil
* Pastorelli Food Products
* Red Gold Tomato Products
* Rose Pest Solutions
* Rosina Real Italian Style Foods
* Royal Rolls Gourmet Egg Rolls
* Sexton Group Floor Care
* Society Insurance
* Thatcher Oaks Awnings
* Tierra Environmental
* Trendler Seating
* V Marchese Produce
* Wiscon/Caputo Cheese.
Educational session is 5 to 6 P.M., and the * networking, food tastings and free raffle prizes are from 6 to 9.
Join Us! It’s FREE for Industry Professionals!
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