Top five holiday gift ideas for your staff

What are the top five gift ideas for your staff? Appreciating your restaurant staff during the holidays makes the season so much brighter. When you invest in your team, they’re motivated to do their best every time they get into work. This year, show them you appreciate all they do by giving them a gift they won’t forget.

While some staff members with a genuine interest in cooking are likely to have a few commercial-grade kitchen essentials on their wish list, others might get excited to receive something different. It’s not impossible to please everyone, you just need to know your team.

If you want to surprise your staff but don’t know where to begin, start with restaurant gift cards, professional massages, or even a gift certificate towards a pair of comfortable, non-slip industry shoes. All are great ways to recognize their hard work and show them how you support their passion.

Here are the top 5 holiday gift ideas for your staff.

1. Commercial kitchen knives

Every good cook needs knives they can rely on. That’s why this seven-piece, roll-out knife set has the chops for every occasion. Whether you’re prepping wild boar or wild mushrooms, all the tools you need to get the job done are in your hands. The best part is, these German-forged, Swiss-finished blades can be used in both the home and the restaurant.

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2. Professional chef wear

Anyone hosting or helping out this holiday season deserves to be dressed to the nines in attire that protects their outfits and shows guests who’s taking care of business this season. All of our commercial aprons, chef pants, and chef coats are made with both fashion and function in mind. With options ranging from casual to professional, we’ve got something for every kind of cook and every type of kitchen.

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3. Restaurant gift cards

Whether it’s a favorite coffee shop, the bar your staff spends weekends at, or a new restaurant your team has been wanting to try, gift cards are a surefire way to win over any one of your employees. Or anyone with a working palate for that matter.

4. Massages

The restaurant industry takes more of a toll on your body than an office job. Massages are especially great for staff members who are constantly on their feet and want to relieve the tightness and pain that comes with working in a kitchen. When it comes to massages, there are plenty to choose between. From foot to hot stone, your team will be grateful you thought of something that will provide a true benefit to their health and well-being.

5. Digital waterproof pocket thermometers 

This season, the gift of a pocket thermometer is the same as guaranteeing a better holiday dinner. Whether you’re cooking ham, roast, steak, or stew, stop guessing and start playing by the numbers. Be sure that everything that’s baked, broiled, seared, or sautéed is done to perfection.

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This year, make employee appreciation your number one priority. At Tundra, we have endless ideas for gifts you can give your restaurant staff. Other ideas include a commercial blender, various choppers or dicers, and even waffle makers! For a greater holiday, find everything you need and more at www.etundra.com.