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How AI and Gig Workers Will Improve Customer Service for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Especially during the pandemic, restaurants have grappled with unexpected challenges, particularly in maintaining exceptional customer service amidst shifting operational dynamics. The State of Customer Service in the Restaurant Industry Customer service in restaurants is just as critical as the food itself.

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Top Restaurant Hiring Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked hiring expert Sid Upadhyay, co-founder and CEO of Wizehire for his advice on best practices for hiring and retention. What do you see as key challenges of restaurant hiring right now? How do you teach how to hire? What goes into crafting an effective job ad?

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Diners Believe Customer Experience Is Declining Due to Labor Shortages

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A majority of diners report diminishing guest experience because of labor shortages at restaurants, according to a consumer survey from HungerRush. It’s always great to know exactly what customers are thinking and to have direct insights into friction points. What should restaurant owners take away from the survey findings?

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Five Common Seasonal Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Managers and owners must develop strategic hiring plans through the end of 2022 and into 2023 to protect staff from long hours and burnout. However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires. How to avoid.

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Hiring Professional Security to Protect Your Restaurant

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Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? Ask for References and Experience. This will help calm the situation and keep the surrounding customers and staff safe. Security Firm Licensing.

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Keeping Up with the Holiday Hiring Rush

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The holiday rush is here, and as the world goes from pandemic to endemic, customers are dining out more. A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association found that 65 percent of operators do not have enough employees to support customer demand. Just because someone’s experience looks good on paper doesn’t mean it is.

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How to hire the best staff for your restaurant

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Knowing how to hire employees can make or break your restaurant. Whether you’re staffing a new restaurant, looking for seasonal employees , or streamlining your interview process, you always want to know the best way to hire restaurant employees. Finding staff for a restaurant can be a big challenge in the hospitality industry.

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