Restaurant workers everywhere! Join the movement to improve the restaurant industry for everyone involved – workers, consumers, and employers. There are so many ways to get involved:      

• (1) Become a full member;
• (2) Sign up as an online member;
• (3) Write to your legislator; and/or
• (4) Start a ROC STAR in your community!

For the Consumer

As the largest private-sector employer in the country, the restaurant industry plays a vital role in providing employment. By helping restaurant workers financially support themselves and their families, remain healthy and productive, and advance to higher-waged jobs, all of us benefit.

Today’s consumers are increasingly motivated to make decisions that benefit themselves and the planet. By dining at restaurants that take the High Road, consumers can support establishments that respect their employees and embrace best practices. These establishments have chosen to go above and beyond compliance with local, state and Federal laws by providing fair wages, a nondiscriminatory, healthy and safe work environment, and opportunities for employee advancement.

ROC’s National Diners’ Guide makes it possible to take action with your dollars. To learn more visit the Diners’ Guide page, take the Diners’ Guide pledge, and support responsible restaurants.

Also, SIGN UP AS A ROC CONSUMER MEMBER to help support our work to improve industry conditions.

What is the High Road to Profitability?: Taking the High Road to Profitability is an ethical, pragmatic and, we believe, profitable approach to doing business that benefits employers, employees, consumers and the community. ROC supports employers through Restaurant Industry Roundtables that provide owners with the foundation, support and recognition to take this path.

Read our newest report – Taking The High Road: A How-To Guide for Successful Restaurant Employers – to learn specific strategies for improving working conditions while increasing profitability at your restaurant! From Zingerman’s to CRAFT restaurant group to the Good Girl Dinette, the employers featured in this report tell you how the high road benefits the bottom line.

Email us to learn more.

Free services for Roundtable members include:

• - Guidance on how to gain and/or stay in compliance with employment, immigration, health and safety laws;
• - Access to an affordable health care cooperative, and information about other health care options for employees;
• - Insight into business solutions and basic management and accounting principles;
• - Access to advanced training for both front- and back-of-the-house employees;
• - Technical guidance in developing employee manuals, including templates and translated material, and
• - Recognition for those restaurants who demonstrate a high level of respect for their workers, signifying to their customers that they provide an Exceptional Workplace.