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Who Should Attend FEED: A Guide for Industry Professionals

Successful foodservice facility projects require collaboration between multiple stakeholders and FCSI The Americas consultants. FEED Workshop helps professionals understand their role in this relationship, providing insights that enhance project outcomes. Let’s explore how different industry professionals benefit from this unique learning opportunity.

Architects


Working with FCSI consultants on foodservice projects requires specialized knowledge beyond typical architectural expertise. FEED helps architects understand crucial aspects of foodservice design, from infrastructure requirements to equipment coordination, ensuring smoother project execution and better collaboration with foodservice consultants. 

Benefits: 

  • Understanding foodservice infrastructure requirements 
  • Learning equipment coordination needs 
  • Gaining kitchen workflow knowledge 
  • Understanding ventilation requirements 
  • Learning code compliance specific to foodservice 

Facility Managers


Facility managers gain essential insights into managing foodservice spaces effectively. Through FEED, they learn to work alongside FCSI consultants to prevent operational issues and plan for efficient maintenance and future renovations. 

Benefits: 

  • Understanding maintenance requirements 
  • Learning infrastructure coordination 
  • Gaining equipment lifecycle knowledge 
  • Understanding operational efficiency 
  • Learning renovation planning strategies 

Executive Chefs/Culinarians 

Culinary professionals bring valuable operational perspective to design projects. FEED helps them communicate effectively with FCSI consultants about kitchen design needs while understanding the technical aspects that impact daily operations. 

Benefits: 

  • Understanding kitchen workflow design 
  • Learning equipment specification impact 
  • Gaining insights into future planning 
  • Understanding prep and storage requirements 
  • Learning production capacity planning 

Project Managers 

Project managers learn the unique aspects of foodservice facility projects through FEED. This knowledge enhances their ability to coordinate with FCSI consultants and manage timelines, budgets, and team communication effectively. 

Benefits: 

  • Understanding project sequencing 
  • Learning foodservice-specific requirements 
  • Gaining coordination insights 
  • Understanding timeline impacts 
  • Learning budget considerations 

Foodservice Operators 

Operators learn to work effectively with FCSI consultants to create efficient, profitable operations. FEED provides insights into how design decisions impact daily operations, staff productivity, and long-term success. 

Benefits: 

  • Understanding operational efficiency 
  • Learning equipment selection impacts 
  • Gaining maintenance planning insights 
  • Understanding workflow optimization 
  • Learning future-proofing strategies 

Healthcare Food & Nutrition Directors 

Healthcare professionals learn the unique requirements of clinical and retail foodservice design. FEED helps them work with FCSI consultants to create efficient spaces that meet both patient care and staff needs. 

Benefits: 

  • Understanding patient service requirements 
  • Learning retail/patient kitchen integration 
  • Gaining trayline design knowledge 
  • Understanding temperature maintenance 
  • Learning cart system integration 

College/University Dining Directors 

Campus dining leaders learn to plan flexible, efficient operations that meet changing student needs. FEED provides insights for working with FCSI consultants on multi-venue projects and renovation planning. 

Benefits: 

  • Understanding multi-concept planning 
  • Learning retail design strategies 
  • Gaining production kitchen knowledge 
  • Understanding serving area design 
  • Learning about flexible spaces 

Investing in Project Success

Whether you’re embarking on new construction, planning renovations, or preparing for future facilities, FEED Workshop provides invaluable knowledge for working with FCSI consultants. By understanding the complexities of foodservice design, each professional can contribute more effectively to project success. The investment in this four-day workshop pays dividends throughout your career, helping prevent costly mistakes while creating more efficient, successful operations. Join industry experts and peers this January in San Diego to enhance your understanding of foodservice facility design and strengthen your collaboration with FCSI consultants.

Join us January 26-29, 2025, at the Westin San Diego Bayview to gain valuable insights that will enhance your collaboration with FCSI consultants and benefit your role in foodservice facility projects. 

For registration information, visit https://fcsief.org/feed-workshop/