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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. The same New York Times story found that 80 to 85 percent of Crafted Hospitality group's kitchen employees have moved out of New York City. That all begins at the hiring level.

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THE 2021 CHEF SKILL SET

Culinary Cues

We all knew that the restaurant industry was in need of a structural overhaul, we (those of us affiliated with the business) were well aware of the cogs in the chain, and the years of rust that had accumulated on systems and organization, but it took the pandemic of 2020/21 to shout out: THE TIME IS NOW!

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.).

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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

Culinary Cues

So, as we close out on 2020 – here are some reflections and outcomes in the past that we might learn from. [] A DRAMATIC EVENT, BEYOND OUR CONTROL HAS SHUT THE DOOR ON RESTAURANT BUSINESS. It is difficult to argue with safety precautions designed to keep people well and thwart the spread of the virus.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Food and Alcoholic Delivery. There remains a high uptake of food delivery across the four states, with 67 percent of consumers having ordered take-out/delivery of food in the last two weeks, and 14 percent a delivery with alcohol.

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Four Ways QSRs MUST Innovate to Outlast the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

And yet, despite the high unemployment, Quick Service Restaurants are one of the few sectors still hiring in massive numbers. Open Up More 'Ghost Kitchens' Restaurant locations are having a hard time keeping up with all the mandated restrictions to dining in.

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Our 2020 Pizza Report

KaTom

From tens of thousands of immediate hires to permanent store closures, the pandemic’s far-reaching impact on pizza chains has been topped with record-shattering successes and halting disappointments. The pizza chain emphasized customer and employee safety by offering contactless delivery, curbside pickup, and contactless carryout.

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