FROM FRONT DOOR FORMAL
TO KITCHEN CHAOS

Ryan Edison, General Manager of Mecca, an upscale restaurant and bar in San Francisco, thrives in the hectic, fast-paced world of the restaurant industry. His position is high profile and high visibility, so dressing appropriately is part of the job. As part of his daily routine, Ryan frequently goes between the restaurant floor (front of house) and the kitchen (back of house).

“The kitchen is total chaos,” he said. “People are bumping into each other, oven doors are opening and closing, puddles of water from the dishwasher are forming on the floor, and food is being tossed all around.” It’s an environment full of stains waiting to happen.

“I’ve had red wine spilled on my favorite white French cuff dress shirt and ties fall into soup,” he remembered. “Once someone dropped an entire stock pot in the kitchen and we all got splashed with chicken grease.”

Recently, Ryan began wearing Nano-Tex enhanced stain-resistant clothes from Perry Ellis and Brooks Brothers. “I’ve had a really good experience with everything,” he said. “It is easy to wipe off spills and keeps clean – all positive things in this kind of work environment.”
“I would especially consider stain-resistant clothes for the front of house staff,” Ryan mused. “They are constantly involved with food spills and stains in a very public environment. And, just like with my job, it’s very important for them to keep their appearance and uniforms looking top notch.”