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Three Ways to Transform Seasonal Hires into Permanent Staff

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Following a year of turbulent hiring trends , inflated expenses, and uncertain demand, 2025 could be the “year of retention” for restaurants. Heading into 2025, restaurants can take advantage of a particular class of workers to bolster their retention efforts: seasonal hires.

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

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Hiring the right wait staff is one of the most critical decisions for any restaurant owner. Providing good customer service alone can boost business by as much as 50% , so hiring an experienced waiter or waitress improves customer satisfaction and loyalty. What did you do? What restaurant tools have you used?

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

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Menu Innovation: Balancing Variety, Quality and Simplicity While many restaurants are chasing trends like locally sourced ingredients and exotic toppings, pizza remains a stronghold of tradition. This operational simplicity makes training new hires faster and allows teams to deliver a consistent product every time.

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From Fumbling to Flourishing: Fixing Common Restaurant Marketing Errors

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To rebound, I recommend hiring a trusted marketing professional or team that understands your vision and can execute strategies that help your restaurant thrive. Geofencing is an innovative way to send promotions or discounts to people when they’re nearby, driving foot traffic to your location.

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How to Increase Diversity in Your Workforce Through AI Technology

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurants that thrive today are those that balance innovation with human connection. As we look ahead, we are focused on delivering innovative solutions that not only address challenges we foresee, but propel this industry to new heights. And that evolution is fueling a more innovative, efficient, and people-first future.

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Restaurant Industry’s Labor Shortages Made Worse By Demographic Trends

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Rather than just another hiring season, or a lull, labor-intensive industries such as restaurants face a permanent labor shortage. However, by spearheading innovative programs to retain some of the experienced workers retiring from the labor pool they can improve the training, recruitment, and retention of young workers.