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Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

Start Early, Hire Smart The best seasonal teams are built long before the season starts. Begin recruitment at least six to eight weeks in advance, and tap into multiple channels such as local colleges, culinary schools, job fairs, employee referrals, and past seasonal hires.

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Moving Beyond Hourly Wages Toward Supporting Employees as Whole Individuals

Modern Restaurant Management

So what can they do to compete for talent, hire effectively and retain staff in the long-term? " Cheng advises that to create a culture where the hospitality industry is viewed as a legitimate career, operators can take the following key steps: Build a positive company culture. . "This

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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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Why Hospitality Still Matters: The Heart of Restaurant Success

Goliath Consulting

Hospitality isnt just serviceits the emotional connection that keeps guests coming back. In todays competitive dining landscape, hospitality is what truly sets a restaurant apart. Hospitality vs. Service Though often used interchangeably, hospitality and service arent the same. Providing good food is just the beginning.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. In this webinar, Lauren Fernandez will dive deep into DEI, exposing obstacles and potential fixes for promoting genuine diversity and inclusion in hiring practices and organizational culture.

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New Age Recruitment Marketing Channels for Today’s Competitive Restaurant Hires

Modern Restaurant Management

In today’s tight job market, to be competitive and stay top of mind of potential hires, it’s important to launch a holistic recruitment marketing strategy to support basic recruiting functions. ones with hospitality, restaurant, cooking, etc. experience already). Social Media Advertising. Search Advertising.

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Complicated Hiring Practices Drive Candidates Away.  Make Them Simple

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring remains a significant challenge for the restaurant industry. Hiring is difficult enough. Hourly hiring is traditionally a complicated process – requiring applicants to create accounts, navigate clunky job websites, and fill out paperwork. People want a simple, straightforward process to getting hired.

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Transforming Hospitality Experiences: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in the Industry

Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business | Jay Ashton - National Brand Activation Manager, Sysco | Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry, particularly in restaurants, by revolutionizing customer interactions and improving overall experiences. Don't miss out on this exclusive panel, where three restaurant thought leaders will share their insights on the benefits and applications of ChatGPT.

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Restaurant Management Masterclass

Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant

Join Harlan Scott of Harlan Scott Hospitality, learn how to get back in control of your restaurant and your operation back on autopilot. Implementation of an onboarding and training program that makes a crucial first impression on your new hires. Do your staff think they’re working for the real deal?