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Five Common Seasonal Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite a slowed holiday hiring season, there is still a demand to hire restaurant employees to keep up with the inevitable influx of folks who eat out more frequently around the holidays—in fact, 17 percent of restaurant leaders are still looking to hire workers. Mistake #1: Neglecting a season-specific hiring strategy. How to avoid.

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New Lawsuit Argues Tipped Minimum Wage Violates Workers’ Civil Rights

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If this is the case, however, it would effectively render Darden immune from Title VII lawsuits, given that its employees are barred from participating in lawsuits in the company’s contracts. Former Olive Garden employee Carisa Shade says she experienced another a form of gender discrimination due to her pregnancy.

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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

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I have been serving plant based charcuterie since 2008.Broccoli Everyone wins when employees are comfortable bringing up issues before they get worse. “I Check with female employees about how you can help them reach their full potential. Is there something in the hiring or recruiting process that leaves women out?

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P.F. Chang’s To Go and Wing Squad Delivers

Modern Restaurant Management

.” Prior to joining Boston Market, Wyatt served as Operations Partner/Vice President of Operations for Panera Bread, where he was responsible for all aspects of operations, including retail, marketing, recruiting, catering, facilities and bakery at more than 40 cafes in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

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3 Reasons Not To Open a Restaurant, and the 1 Reason You Should

Bevspot

Long Hours and High Employee Turnover Late nights…long weekend shifts…sleep deprivation. This grind makes it near impossible for managers and owners to retain good talent, thus leading to constant recruiting and training of new personnel that will likely leave as well. Why such a contrast? Sound familiar? And the worst part?

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3 Reasons Not To Open a Restaurant, and the 1 Reason You Should

Bevspot

Long Hours and High Employee Turnover. This grind makes it near impossible for managers and owners to retain good talent, thus leading to constant recruiting and training of new personnel that will likely leave as well. Low Profit Margin. For comparison, Google’s net profit margin has never fallen below 21%. Why such a contrast?

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

Modern Restaurant Management

Mentors on the platform harbor vast expertise on a variety of culinary related topics, bringing a range of perspectives and backgrounds to chefs around the country in need of support and advice. In turn, managers can recruit at the push of a button. Plamondon, Sr. Dies at 88. The Plamondon Companies announced the passing of Peter H.

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