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Understanding the Lifecycle of a Seasonal Hire

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Seasonal hires can have an outsized impact on how a restaurant fares during a busy period. Hiring and Recruitment: Making a Strong First Impression As the competition for skilled food service employees remains fierce, restaurants should be boosting their employee engagement strategies well in advance of their busy season.

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

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Focus on: Hiring for Culture Fit : Seek candidates who align with your restaurant’s values by emphasizing character and attitude over experience when interviewing. Streamlining Onboarding : Simplify your onboarding process with clear expectations, training schedules, and a welcoming introduction to your workplace culture.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

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Energy-saving practices, such as shutting down non-essential equipment during off-hours or scheduling regular maintenance, can significantly cut energy costs. Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions. Employees will also gain skills that will directly improve the business.

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

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Second, in the kitchen, training is a critical component of a safe workplace. Owners and operators should ensure team members are trained to safely use all equipment. They should also know to carefully monitor open flames and store away any sharp or dangerous objects and equipment when not in use.

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

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This not only ensures consistency across locations but also simplifies in-store operations and training. Pizzerias that streamline processes – from ingredient preparation to equipment use – are able to maintain a diverse menu without overwhelming staff. At Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, we hire work ethic over experience.

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How Restaurants Can Use Digital Hosts

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Scalability: During peak hours or seasons, digital hosts can easily scale to handle increased call volumes with concurrent call capability without additional hiring Even for a smaller operation, the constant interruptions by the phone can create additional challenges on employees, especially if they are understaffed since Covid.