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A 2021 Guide to Kitchen Staffing During the Back of House Labor Shortage

Touch Bistro

The challenge is, the restaurant industry has been struggling with a shortage of chefs and other back of house staff for several years now. Back in 2019, TouchBistro’s Annual Industry Report found that seven in 10 restaurants in the U.S. Learn how to hire, train, schedule, and retain restaurant staff. Download Now.

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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

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But how have they stacked up when it comes to sales and labor this year versus the same period in 2021? But how have they stacked up when it comes to sales and labor this year versus the same period in 2021? hours in 2021 to 76.13 We analyzed the data from 18,000 restaurant locations across North America to find out.

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[Data] How Have The Shifts Changed For Those Working in The Restaurant Industry

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To account for a large increase in permanent, pandemic-related closures, we only analyzed restaurants that have remained open from 2019 through 2021. Here's what we found: What Shifts Increased from 2019 to 2021? What Shifts Decreased/ Minimal Increases From 2019 to 2021? The Impact of the Labor Shortage.

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Hiring Restaurant Employees: The CFO’s Role in Developing a Strategy

Restaurant365

Hiring restaurant employees and retaining them is no longer just an issue for the HR team. As the staffing shortage continues to negatively impact profitability, you as a CFO must play a critical role in your restaurant group’s hiring and retention strategy. Addressing the hiring crunch. The high cost of employee turnover.

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Meeting Today’s Restaurant Hiring Challenges with Technology

Restaurant365

Hiring tools can help streamline the repetitive process. A hiring solution allows managers to organize and manage applications all in one place, automatically tracking applicants in the hiring pipeline. September 24, 2021 by John Moody, Restaurant365 Chief Strategist and Co-Founder. Design your online presence.

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Restaurants in Renaissance: A Guide to Recovery in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry experienced massive growth in the five years prior to the pandemic, leading to a “talent crisis”—too many restaurants looking to hire from a limited pool of talent. Health and Safety Concerns. On top of everyone’s mind is the need for a clear and transparent approach to health and safety.

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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. A recent survey of restaurant operators by the University of South Florida School of Hospitality found that hiring and turnover was their number one challenge.