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Three Ways to Transform Seasonal Hires into Permanent Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

Following a year of turbulent hiring trends , inflated expenses, and uncertain demand, 2025 could be the “year of retention” for restaurants. As labor costs rise and compliance becomes trickier to navigate, keeping high-performing employees on staff will prove a vital cost-saving measure.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

From updating policies to gearing up for tax season, these steps will enhance your compliance and position your restaurant for sustained growth. Update Your Employee Handbook Your employee handbook sets the tone for your culture by establishing expectations and aligning your team toward a common goal and vision.

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Five Common Seasonal Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Modern Restaurant Management

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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How Our Pop-Up Expanded to Serve a 10,000-Person Waitlist

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In September 2020, amid COVID-related dine-in restrictions, Huang started using its kitchen for a delivery-only pop-up, selling a cross between Nashville hot chicken and Sichuan fried chicken. Quick-service restaurants arent really sustainable at one. On delivery When it was a pop-up, I did my own routing; I hired my own drivers.

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MRM Research Roundup: Seasonal Hiring, Online Ordering and Feeding the Workplace

Modern Restaurant Management

“Restaurant jobs are particularly valuable because employees can learn a host of skills in a short time that are investments for both their business and everyday life,” said Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association.

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Five PR Tips That’ll Boost Your Restaurant’s Business

Modern Restaurant Management

That’s where public relations comes in. From a catchy name to a one-of-a-kind menu or an Instagram-worthy interior design to a dedication to sustainability and more – all these ways and more can help your restaurant stand apart from competitors and attract clientele.

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Safety Training and a Strong Safety Culture: The Recipe for Mitigating Restaurant Risk

Modern Restaurant Management

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

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