Fifth Group Restaurants
“ It ’ s a symbiotic thing . We feel we have been successful and wish to share it with those around us , so they in turn can succeed as well . Whether you call it karma or care , by being generous with the Atlanta Community Food Bank , for example , we are directly helping others on their way to our level . We feel we have to support the communities that support us , because it ’ s the right thing to do . The last three years have been about surviving , both literally and as a business . But we feel we ’ ve made it to the other side of a very dark time . We also believe strongly that it is our commitment to our culture , our people , and our communities that has allowed us to remain standing , and those will be the very things that drive our success as we begin growing again this year .” ■
www . fifthgroup . com standing supplier . They were able to pass on the savings that they made by only sending trucks three days a week , as opposed to seven .
“ In terms of our working culture ,” he continues , “ and describing our purpose , we ask ourselves ‘ why do we put on our restaurant pants every day ?’ Our answer is ‘ to passionately move people and provide the opportunity to experience joy .’ It links to our idea of forming connections with people , to understand how to deliver the service that best suits their needs . Four of our core values are integrity , respect , success , and generosity . We strive to bring these values to life in the way that we train and develop our employees and managers , and how we act outside of our working environment too .
“ These values speak for our involvement in the broader community ,” Stuart concludes . foodchainmagazine . com 161