Flik is a premier hospitality group in the foodservice industry. Flik is a billion dollar subgroup of Compass, one of the “big three” in the foodservice industry.  You will find Flik in anywhere from a law firm to a hotel to the bears stadium. I first want to describe my first impressions of the representatives that gave the presentation and the presentation itself. All reps were well dressed and groomed. Everyone had suits and elaborate accessories such as cuff links. The presentation itself was interesting with music and interesting images that were a reflection of the creative freedom, independence, happiness and dedication Flik’s employees seem to be.

One thing I really found interesting was their mission. The last tenant states,  “The core values driving FLIK’s culture are rooted in inclusion, diversity, learning and mentoring supported by a system of praise, recognition and rewards. Each FLIK team member is looked at as a business owner and is provided with the resources, the guidance and the foundation to achieve their personal greatness.” This man named Alex Freed started the presentation by asking us if we want to be appreciated every day for the work we do. I got a sense that Flik appreciates its employees and the work they do which is why the provide many opportunities for career advancement. That was cool. Fliks seems to have a deeply rooted interest in advancing their employees careers into the next level. Something else I found interesting is that they have an incredible retention rate. Alex Freed stated that he had been there for 26 years. He mention that Flik is a place to develop a career at. It is hard not to be excited about this company it is inspiring, serious, and rewarding. Another thing that impressed me is their acknowledgement that they have a responsibility to leave a positive footprint on our environment. With a company with that much buying power they have a responsibility to stand by their values. For example, they were telling us that their pork provider was starting to inject their pigs so when Flik found out that confronted them and told them either they stop injecting or they take their business elsewhere. I think it is remarkable that they stick by their values of sustainability.

Needless to say, I left the presentation excited and inspired and am looking forward to interview with them down the line.