Aaron Kiel featured our owner, Grant, and our establishment on Bar & Restaurant News on June 29th, 2023.
Grant Kneble, co-owner of Freddy J’s Bar & Kitchen in Mays Landing, N.J., made perks and benefits a significant priority when he started the restaurant. “Knowing our employees beyond their professional roles is vital to our retention strategy,” he said. “For example, we had a father-daughter duo on our team. The father was a bartender and the daughter served tables. They both had a passion for filmmaking and had been working on full-length feature films. Aware of this, we arranged for them to use our bar as a filming location. We fostered a more profound sense of loyalty and belonging by supporting their endeavors.”
In addition to offering professional development opportunities and non-monetary benefits, Freddy J’s Bar & Kitchen organizes company-sponsored events, such as group trips to Philadelphia Phillies games. “These occasions allow our team to bond and foster camaraderie outside the professional setting,” shared Kneble. “Such initiatives have created a workplace environment where our staff take great pride in their association with Freddy J’s and often bring their families to share in the enjoyable experiences we make.”
Kneble, of Freddy J’s Bar & Kitchen, concluded, “…effective staff retention in the bar and restaurant industry values the human aspect and nurtures a sense of belonging. Our employees are not just part of our team but part of the Freddy J family.”