Quick Bites

QUICK BITE SESSIONS

Ask questions. Gain insight. Connect with peers.

Keep learning going inside the exhibit hall! Pop in for quick 15 minute presentations focused on workforce solutions, restaurant marketing and food safety. Each session is led by a peer in the industry.

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It's all about... taking advantage of laid-back learning.

Monday, March 11

Get Your Small Business Noticed on Social Media	Brian Weavel, Anna's Pizza & Pasta	Noon - 12:30 pm
Rock Your Social Posts with Photos that Pop	Kris Larson, Becket's	12:30 - 1:00 pm
The Magic Ingredient: Driving a Marketing Strategy with Data	Mike Gotera, Upserve	1:00 - 1:30 pm
It's a Beautiful Day in My Neighborhood: Ideas on How to Be Active in Your Community	Brian Weavel, Anna's Pizza & Pasta	1:30 - 2:00 pm
How to Take Food Photos Like a Pro	Kris Larson, Becket's	2:00 - 2:30 pm
Marketing & Diner Insights	Ilan Boico, OpenTable	2:30 - 3:00 pm
Food Photography and Styling Tips	Kris Larson, Becket's	3:00 - 3:30 pm

Tuesday, March 12

Outside/Inside Marketing: Give Guests a Consistent Experience from the Outside to the Inside with Your Imaging, Voice and Identity	Ann Rakowiecki, Front of House Marketing	11:30 am - Noon
Creating a Brand that Sticks: Pointers on How to Win the Online Game of Being Seen	Michael Powers, Toast	Noon - 12:30 pm
Marketing Strategy: What is Your Identity?	Robert Prosser, Ishnala Supper Club	12:30 - 1:00 pm
Build a Marketing Calendar That's ~~Easy~~ EASIER to Implement	Ann Rakowiecki, Front of House Marketing	1:00 - 1:30 pm
Marketing & Diner Insights	Ilan Boico, OpenTable	1:30 - 2:00 pm
Marketing Strategy: What is Your Identity?	Robert Prosser, Ishnala Supper Club	2:00 - 2:30 pm
The Magic Ingredient: Driving a Marketing Strategy with Data	Mike Gotera, Upserve	2:30 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, March 13

Creating a Brand that Sticks: Pointers on How to Win the Online Game of Being Seen	Michael Powers, Toast	11:30 am - Noon
Build a Marketing Calendar That's ~~Easy~~ EASIER to Implement	Ann Rakowiecki, Front of House Marketing	Noon - 12:30 pm
Marketing Strategy: What is Your Identity?	Robert Prosser, Ishnala Supper Club	12:30 - 1:00 pm
The Magic Ingredient: Driving a Marketing Strategy with Data	Mike Gotera, Upserve	1:00 - 1:30 pm

Monday, March 11

Growing on Purpose - The Formula to Strengthen Your Team and Improve Your Customer's Experience	Dave Molenda, Positive Polarity	Noon - 12:30 pm
Retaining Staff in Small Independent Businesses	Luke Zahm, Driftless Cafe	12:30 - 1:00 pm
Build Your Culture to Build Your Team	Jenny Krueger, US Foods	1:00 - 1:30 pm
Creating Staff Culture that is Mission Driven in Restaurants	Luke Zahm, Driftless Cafe	1:30 - 2:00 pm
Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortages	Tracy Hall, US Foods	2:00 - 2:30 pm
Staffing in a Rural Area - Problems & Concerns	Luke Zahm, Driftless Cafe	2:30 - 3:00 pm
Attract and Retain the Ultimate Staff	Jenny Krueger, US Foods	3:00 - 3:30 pm

Tuesday, March 12

How to Build a Stronger Team through Employee Engagement	Barkha Daily of the cheel / the baaree	11:30 am - Noon
Reducing Labor Costs Through Better Training	Tracy Hall, US Foods	Noon - 12:30 pm
Key Ingredients for Your Employee Value Proposition	Sarita Mannigel & Kevin Henry, Food Fight Restaurant Group	12:30 - 1:00 pm
Build Your Culture to Build Your Team	Jenny Krueger, US Foods	1:00 - 1:30 pm
Do You Have an Employee Branding Statement?	Sarita Mannigel & Kevin Henry, Food Fight Restaurant Group	1:30 - 2:00 pm
Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortages	Tracy Hall, US Foods	2:00 - 2:30 pm
Create a Back of House Culture that Helps Recruit and Retain Top Talent	Einav Gefen of Unilever Food Solutions North America	2:30 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, March 13

Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortages	Tracy Hall, US Foods	11:30 am - Noon
Build Your Culture to Build Your Team	Jenny Krueger, US Foods	Noon - 12:30 pm
Reducing Labor Costs Through Better Training	Tracy Hall, US Foods	12:30 - 1:00 pm
Growing on Purpose - The Formula to Strengthen Your Team and Improve Your Customer's Experience	Dave Molenda, Positive Polarity	1:00 - 1:30 pm

Workforce Quick Bites sponsored by:

Monday, March 11

Don't Let Pests Shut You Down: Tips & Tricks to Good Sanitation	Batzner Pest Control & Laura Temke, City of West Allis Health Dept	Noon - 12:30 pm
Glove Use vs. Bare Hand Contact	Laura Temke, City of West Allis Health Dept	12:30 - 1:00 pm
How to Pass an Inspection	Citlali Mendieta-Ramos of Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen & Laura Temke, West Allis Health Dept	1:00 - 1:30 pm
Ask the Food Safety Team Your Licensing Questions	Mark Lehman, Dept of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection & Laura Temke, West Allis Health Dept	1:30 - 2:00 pm
Active Managerial Control - What the Heck Is It?	Randy Treu of The Nash and Sara Gutche & Stacie Havron, City of Racine Health Dept	2:00 - 2:30 pm
My Menu is Too Big! (and Common Violations as a Result)	Katie Matulis, Dept of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)	2:30 - 3:00 pm
Food on the Go: Mobile Restaurants, Temporary Stands & Catering	Dan Nowak, Tall Guy and a Grill Catering & Laura Temke, City of West Allis Health Dept	3:00 - 3:30 pm

Tuesday, March 12

My Menu is Too Big! (and Common Violations as a Result)	Katie Matulis, Dept of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP)	11:30 am - Noon
Don't Let Pests Shut You Down: Tips & Tricks to Good Sanitation	Batzner Pest Control & Laura Temke, City of West Allis Health Dept	Noon - 12:30 pm
Glove Use vs. Bare Hand Contact	Laura Temke, City of West Allis Health Dept	12:30 - 1:00 pm
Food on the Go: Mobile Restaurants, Temporary Stands & Catering	Dan Nowak, Tall Guy and a Grill Catering & Laura Temke, City of West Allis Health Dept	1:00 - 1:30 pm
The Do's and Don'ts of Date Marking	Caitlin Jehn, Waukesha County Environmental Health	1:30 - 2:00 pm
How to Pass an Inspection	Citlali Mendieta-Ramos, Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen & Laura Temke, West Allis Health Dept	2:00 - 2:30 pm
Ask the Food Safety Team Your Licensing Questions	Mark Lehman, Dept of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection & Laura Temke, West Allis Health Dept	2:30 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, March 13

Active Managerial Control - What the Heck Is It?	Randy Treu of The Nash and Stacie Gutche & Stacie Havron, Racine Health Dept	11:30 am - Noon
The Do's and Don'ts of Date Marking	Caitlin Jehn, Waukesha County Environmental Health	Noon - 12:30 pm
Don't Let Pests Shut You Down: Tips & Tricks to Good Sanitation	Batzner Pest Control and Andy Budde & Meghan Spredemann, Wauwatosa Health Dept	12:30 - 1:00 pm
Glove Use vs. Bare Hand Contact	Andy Budde & Meghan Spredemann, City of Wauwatosa Health Dept	1:00 - 1:30 pm

Food Safety Quick Bites sponsored by:

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QUICK BITE SESSIONS

Ask questions. Gain insight. Connect with peers.

Marketing Zone

Monday, March 11

Tuesday, March 12

Wednesday, March 13

Workforce Zone

Monday, March 11

Tuesday, March 12

Wednesday, March 13

Food Safety Zone

Monday, March 11

Tuesday, March 12

Wednesday, March 13

Midwest FoodService Expo

March 9-11, 2020