‘Life Is All About Balance’

The pandemic has been particularly hard on the restaurant industry and its workforce. That’s why many are sharing experiences and making efforts to explore mental health and wellness initiatives. 

“In a world where so much has come to light and happened in this past year: racial injustice in America, massive unemployment, political strife, etc. I think it is very important for business owners, in general, to make a statement that our employees matter and so does their voice,” said Hunter Evans, Chef, at Elvie’s in Jackson, Mississippi. 

“One of the big things I worked through in my own therapy was just exploring and discovering how my past (family dynamics) shaped who I am today. I think that anyone that explores those things, gains a lot of clarity of their past and gives them tools to grow in the future.”

Hunter EvansManeet Chauhan, James Beard award-winning chef, TV, co-founder of Morph Hospitality Group and author of Chaat, said restaurants need to make sure…