Our owner, Grant, and our establishment were featured on Bar & Restaurant News by Aaron Kiel on July 15th, 2025.
Grant Kneble, owner of Freddy J’s Bar & Kitchen in Mays Landing, N.J., said that when it comes to safety training, owners and operators need to invest in their team, which includes paying for education and certification from providers like Serving Alcohol, as well as any other expenses that help staff feel prepared and confident.
Kneble said safety training starts with onboarding and it doesn’t stop there. “You need someone you trust to handle training and ensure that every topic is covered,” he explained. “That means regular check-ins, addressing questions about procedures, and ensuring certifications are up to date. If a relevant seminar or class becomes available, I send people to it. You also have to enforce the rules. Policies are meaningless if you are not willing to hold the line and remind people when something is off.”