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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. Documenting all expectations is also recommended. Start Early, Hire Smart The best seasonal teams are built long before the season starts.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Bonus Tip : Structure your handbook around the employee lifecycle, covering company culture and recruitment through performance management and termination to ensure a clear, easy-to-follow guide for every stage of the employee experience. Bonus Tip : Create a simple FAQ document to address common employee questions about coverage options.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

7 Shifts

7shifts has developed its own hiring and training course for restaurants to help you with the entire recruitment and onboarding process. Collect and store essential documents, integrate new hires into the shift rotation, and keep trainees updated on their tasks and progress.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

ChowNow

Constantly recruiting and training new employees is both costly and disruptive. How to Implement It: Document essential processes, from opening and closing checklists to food prep guidelines. Heres how to tackle some of the most common issues restaurant operators face. Train all staff on SOPs and reinforce them regularly.

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Is scheduling on paper killing your business? How scheduling software helps

ChowNow

Entering timesheets into payroll is tedious Restaurant payroll is a stack of endless documents. Would you be more actively recruiting new team members or coaching existing team members? Shift trades need to involve a separate thread with a manager, meaning more room for error and more time spent on tedious duties.

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Navigating New Immigration Laws: A Guide for Restaurant Operators

Modern Restaurant Management

Legal Compliance – The risk of audits and penalties for non-compliance requires thorough documentation and adherence to employment laws. Conduct internal I-9 audits regularly to ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date. Ensure Compliance with Hiring Laws Use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.

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3 Things Hotel Operators Should Know About Controlling Costs

Hot Schedules

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