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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

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. As we start to welcome back workers, doing things as they were before isn't going to work—especially in hiring. That all begins at the hiring level. Writing a good job description.

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Announcing our new report: What Restaurant Employees Want

7 Shifts

Every year, we see the same challenges crop up for restaurant operators : hiring and retaining top talent. Instead, it uncovers what restaurant employees need and want today and specific action steps that management can take to improve their team member experience. Camaraderie is just as important as cash.

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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan [with Sample]

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The management team. Here is Union Square Hospitality Group 's mission statement: At Union Square Hospitality Group, our mission is to enrich lives through the power of Enlightened Hospitality. Management team. Hiring is routinely one of the most difficult tasks in food service. Inventory management systems.

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The Essential Handbook to Florida Restaurant Labor Laws

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But restaurant owners, managers, and employees need to be aware of the labor laws and protections in place in the Sunshine State, like Florida’s unique approach to the minimum wage— which is steadily on the rise. Each employee must receive training and certification within 60 days of hire. per hour (minimum).

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

Capital infusions fund additional equipment purchases, hire staff quickly or secure upgraded real estate locations. They typically lack hospitality experience and starve long play investments that may temporarily compress margins like training, retention, community building and quality.

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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

In the hospitality industry, the last thing you want is a phone call from the alarm company at an early morning hour about a fire, break-in or other disaster at your business. Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance and cleaning service. Invest in a drop safe.

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By restaurateurs for restaurateurs: Advice for opening in 2020

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This advice were submitted by owners and managers of restaurants of all sizes, concepts, and locations in the forthcoming 7shifts Restaurant Labor Management Study in 2020 ( subscribe to get your copy when it’s published!). Educate yourself on costs, hiring, and the market you are in before taking the leap. Hiring/staffing ??

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