Kin’s prix fixe restaurant, co-owned by Kris Komori and Remi McManus, emphasizes collaboration and employee well-being by engaging all staff in menu creation and cooking. Eschewing traditional restaurant hierarchy, they provide full-time employees with salaries and benefits, including health insurance. This approach counters the industry norm of low wages and tipping reliance. With Komori winning a James Beard Award and Kin earning recognition as a top restaurant, their efforts illustrate a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture amidst an industry known for burnout and inequality.
"We don't necessarily have general managers and things like that. We all work as an entity and as a unit."
"We're not trying to change an entire restaurant industry or even Boise itself, but we did know that we could create something a little bit different."
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