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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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Hiring Quickly (But Safely) as Dining Demand Picks Up

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are filling up again, but hiring and retaining employees in the midst of a national workforce shake-up remains an uphill battle. With staff in short supply as millions of Americans continue to quit their jobs, restaurants looking to ramp up hiring for the busy season are faced with an ultra-competitive hiring market.

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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” Starbucks’ deal with Empower Delivery fits the acqui-hire framework. Previously, Starbucks hired Empower CEO Meredith Sandland as its new chief store development officer under CEO Brian Niccol.

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Can Technology Solve the Restaurant Staffing Shortage?

Modern Restaurant Management

million jobs due to the pandemic-related closure of dine-in services — roughly two-thirds of restaurant employees in the U.S. The constantly evolving pandemic-related regulations and confusion forced many restaurants to lay off and then rehire staff. According to new federal data, the restaurant industry has lost 5.9

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

Modern Restaurant Management

We frequently see issues at restaurants related to slips and falls, fires and worker injuries. Safety training should take place upon hire for all new employees, but that should not be a one-time event. In the wake of catastrophe related risks, like weather events, we would also recommend business interruption coverage.

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How AI Is Enabling Restaurant Labor Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike. Restaurants should not make managers and employees fear compliance. Instead, they should see it as an opportunity to start an important conversation about the employee experience.

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Restaurants Go Digital to Attract and Retain Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

To recruit new talent and alleviate strains on current staff, restaurant managers are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and enhance the employee experience. However, many have since discovered that digitizing their workforce operations empowers employees. Embracing Digital Transformation. Meeting New Expectations.