Optimizing the Candidate Experience in Five Simple Ways

When you are part of the restaurant industry, catch phrases such as “low unemployment rate” and “revolving door” seem to find their way into any conversation involving hiring and retention. While these statements are indeed valid and supported by statistics, they don’t solve the underlying problem.  Candidates are aware that every restaurant is competing for the next best employee. We have all seen first hand that the amount of job openings is outpacing the number of people applying for positions. At this point, it should not come as a surprise to anyone that the unemployment rate is continuing to hover at record lows. While this is great for the economy, it can make hiring managers feel as though they are running at full speed on a hamster wheel. And let’s address the elephant in the room: high turnover with restaurant staff. Unless you have an employee who is genuinely passionate about running their own restaurant, you can expect everyone else to be there until the…