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Despite Improved 2024 Outlook, Labor, and Other Risks May Drag Restaurants Down

Modern Restaurant Management

Stubbornly high interest rates also keep operators squeezed by the cost of money, both long-term debt and revolving credit lines. Stubbornly high interest rates also keep operators squeezed by the cost of money, both long-term debt and revolving credit lines. But the leading drag on the industry are its labor woes.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

By proactively addressing these questions during the interview process or in job postings, you can create a more effective recruitment experience. If the managers or owners doing an interview raise and answer these job applicant questions, they will have a better rapport with applicants. What is the kitchen’s work culture like?

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency.

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Are Your Restaurant Job Descriptions Promoting Your Culture?

Restaurant365

Recruitment (and retention) have long been challenges in the restaurant industry, but operators are currently having difficulty filling unprecedented numbers of open positions. Promoting your restaurant culture is an effective way to recruit the best restaurant employees. Most restaurants are trying to hire right now.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. One key factor is that during the pandemic, many restaurants had to shut down or operate at reduced capacity, leading to layoffs and job insecurity. The restaurant labor shortage has had significant impacts on restaurant operations.

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Employee Turnover is at an All-Time High: 5 Emerging Benefits Trends You Need to Know

Hot Schedules

Stories abound of restaurants seeing wait times skyrocket, hotels having to limit amenities, and retailers having to reduce operating hours due to lack of staff. health insurance and 401k plans), some creative thinking can create a work environment employees want to remain at without driving up expenses. b3lineicon|b3icon-list-add|?|List

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How to Set Up and Run a Ghost Kitchen for Your Restaurant Business

Restaurant365

Restaurant365 customer Wow Bao recently announced it has partnered with operators in various cities to offer alternative sources of revenue by utilizing their space, equipment and personnel to serve prepared Wow Bao staples, while third-party delivery providers provide delivery of the meals to customers. What is a ghost kitchen?