The role of chefs’ creativity in food waste management in professional kitchens

IF 9.9 1区管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Hospitality Management Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104183

Hakan Sezerel , Hare Kılıcaslan , Viachaslau Filimonau , Esranur Dülger

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Abstract

This study explores chefs' creativity in managing food waste, a significant yet understudied issue in professional kitchens. By employing an exploratory qualitative design and semi-structured interviews (n:16), it reveals a "chain of adjustments"—incremental changes chefs make across kitchen operations, such as design and workflow to minimise waste. Though minor, these innovative and resourceful practices collectively enhance waste management by reducing waste or preventing its occurrence. The study introduces the componential creativity model into professional kitchens, highlighting how chefs' practices inspire sustainability. Additionally, it examines the role of kitchen materiality—layout, tools, and resources—in influencing creativity and food waste reduction. The findings offer a framework for understanding creativity in food waste management and highlight the need for future research on how creativity and resourcefulness interact in professional kitchens.

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International Journal of Hospitality Management HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

CiteScore

21.20

自引率

9.40%

发文量

218

审稿时长

85 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation. In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field. The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.