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Overlooked Traits When Hiring Restaurant Managers

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When hiring restaurant managers, qualities like organization skills, experience and leadership are always at top of mind. However, many traits exist that often go overlooked in the hiring process impacting the success of a restaurant. Here are three traits that often go overlooked when hiring management positions within restaurants.

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Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

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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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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

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Hiring for soft skills becomes much simpler when you know exactly what to ask and look for in interviews. In this article, I’ll share those tips so you can hire people who will excel in the role and not only fill it. The servers were informed of the change so they could guide customers. How did you make sure they understood?”

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How to Hire Gen Z for Your Restaurant

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Think about your last round of hiring. The workforce has changed; the game has changed, and it's affecting your ability to effectively hire for your restaurant. The workforce has changed; the game has changed, and it's affecting your ability to effectively hire for your restaurant.

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Interview Scorecard Free Downloadable Template

Making effective hiring decisions can be challenging, but with a standardized evaluation process, you can improve your chances of finding the ideal candidate every time. Our free interview scorecard template allows you to customize criteria and track candidate progress, helping you make informed hiring decisions.

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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

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AI Will Mitigate Restaurant Hiring Challenges While customer-facing AI will capture headlines both for its successes and foibles, restaurants in 2025 would do well to start using AI to automate noncustomer interactions and processes. Here are two places where I predict AI will have a majori mpact in the restaurant industry in the new year.

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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.