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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. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. Safety and sanitation efforts also deserve a callout right now.

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Upcoming Restaurant Tech Trends of the Post-COVID-19 World

Goliath Consulting

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. More restaurants may pivot to self-delivery instead of third party delivery to mitigate fees and have more control over the safety of their food (5).

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Restaurant cleanliness: Importance of cleaning & sanitation in food industry

Clover - Restaurants

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

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Restaurant Business Trends to Follow in 2021

Goliath Consulting

TECH: Social distancing and contact-free technology will be indispensable in 2021, as sanitation and safety concerns around COVID-19 remain (14). Payment solutions will have to change as well from conventional payment models of cash and plastic credit cards to contactless solutions such as EMV, tap and pay, and mobile wallets (14).

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How To Formulate A Restaurant Manager Job Description

The Restaurant Times

However, the team can only achieve the desired outcome if headed by a potent restaurant manager. Hence, a restaurant manager is an integral part of a restaurant business and plays a crucial role in steering its direction, which is why their job description must be adeptly formulated. Managing Overall Team Performance.

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The Lie of ‘No One Wants to Work’

EATER

Last summer, she quit her job at a New American restaurant in Chicago where she had worked as a manager and sommelier since 2017. Estefanía, who asked to be referred to by her first name because she is an undocumented worker, said she got COVID-19 in June and took two weeks off to recover and quarantine.

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5 Things To Consider Before Going For Restaurant Consulting

The Restaurant Times

Yes, you can enrol in restaurant management classes or attend culinary school. Don’t be afraid to ask for references to ensure that you’re hiring the best candidate for your restaurant. Professional Kitchen Design . Kitchen design is a science in and of itself. Experience .