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Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

Begin recruitment at least six to eight weeks in advance, and tap into multiple channels such as local colleges, culinary schools, job fairs, employee referrals, and past seasonal hires. Ask behavior-based questions that test adaptability, customer service instincts, and team mindset.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Communicating Changes : Share changes in team meetings or one-on-ones to make sure everyone understands and has easy access to the updated version. Strengthen Recruitment and Retention Efforts The labor market remains highly competitive, making proactive recruitment and retention strategies top priorities.

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Understanding the Lifecycle of a Seasonal Hire

Modern Restaurant Management

To facilitate a successful seasonal hiring process, restaurant operators must understand the full lifecycle of a seasonal hire – from recruitment to onboarding to retention – and how each stage presents an opportunity for restaurants to enhance their business and cultivate stronger teams.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

The customer's needs always come first, even though my prices continue to rise. The pandemic also made me realize I have to give to my community any way that I can, because we all depend on one another. Technology has redefined service models, but great hospitality remains irreplaceable. They seek brands they believe in.

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How to Increase Employee Productivity

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As a restaurant manager or operator, you are the driving force in productivity – leading your staff and keeping customers happy. There will always be a customer on the receiving end of that waste of time. On the other end of that spectrum, 91% of customers who are unhappy with your service will not do business with you again.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

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There was a time when 70% of F&B employees didn’t receive training for customer service. Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. A well-structured restaurant training program will let you turn this around.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

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Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.