The Alexia Fall Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024

Jeff Rogers, owner of The Angry Garlic restaurant in Baldwinsville, New York, share a laugh with his staff in the kitchen. Management from the top down prioritizes the well-being off their staff. It’s this relationship that has kept many of the employees around for over five years, a unique situation in an industry with high turnover.

Jeff Rogers, owner of The Angry Garlic restaurant in Baldwinsville, New York, share a laugh with his staff in the kitchen. Management from the top down prioritizes the well-being off their staff. It’s this relationship that has kept many of the employees around for over five years, a unique situation in an industry with high turnover.

THE ANGRY FAMILY

By Daniel Gaither

Published

After being told, “You look like an angry head of garlic,” Jeff Rogers knew his restaurant’s name. Every dish on The Angry Garlic’s menu includes garlic. Many of the staff have worked there for over five years, building relationships with customers, remembering their names, orders, and catching up with their lives.

Story Credits

Daniel Gaither

Daniel
Gaither

    Coached by

    Joey Terril

    Joey
    Terrill

      Michelle McLoughlin

      Michelle
      McLoughlin