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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

Now as we enter a recovery stage, the biggest challenge that's emerged has become finding enough staff to fit the demand. The operator of Chengdu Taste and Mian, with 13 locations, told the New York Times that they may have to close multiple restaurants due to the lack of staff. That all begins at the hiring level.

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The Importance of Flexibility in Restaurant Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. In what ways is training a key factor in restaurant recovery?

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Beating the Labor Crunch: Outsourced Strategies Are Key

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants and other hospitality venues re-open and see increased demand from customers and guests, one thing is clear: labor shortages could slow their recovery, hampering businesses trying to capitalize on the booming consumer demand. This leads to higher quality candidates, less turnover, and better performance.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: AFTER COVID-19 RESTAURANT CONCEPT IDEATION

Culinary Cues

It might have been the purpose of the restaurant, the over-riding theme, the systems used, the menu, the staffing model, the hours of operation, the way that you compensate employees – or for that matter the type of employees that you hired – certainly there is something that you wish that you could do over. NOW IS THE TIME.

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Mobility Equals Flexible Ops: Hotel Purchasing & Inventory from Anywhere

Hot Schedules

Hotel operators are struggling with three major pain points: the labor shortage, competitive expansion, and lingering lockdown restrictions. Mobile tech solution can fill the gaps left behind by skeleton teams and keep operations competitive. This can lead to inefficient operations, sacrificed offerings, and dangerous employee burnout.

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Delivery For Restaurants: What Operators Need to Know Now

Black Box Intelligence

Delivery For Restaurants: What Operators Need to Know Now. Delivery exploded during the pandemic, and some operators are even exploring designing their buildings for off-premise sales. However, it hasn’t necessarily been an easy road, especially for operators who were trying out delivery for the first time.

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

7 Shifts

When it comes to making it through the winter, the health of your staff and guests is item number one. Keeping your staff and your guests safe and healthy is the most essential thing we can do. Accept and Approve time-off requests for sick employees, and make sure you give ample time off for recovery.