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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

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. She felt confident enough to order and appreciated my effort to address her needs.”

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How to Hire Gen Z for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Now, they're on their phones before they arrive, checking your reviews, looking at food photos, and getting recommendations based on their past orders.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

2024 was a year of experimentation with AI, with restaurants testing it on customer-facing interactions, like AI drive-thru ordering, with varying degrees of success. Due to the manual review process and human intervention required, the process could take days before an interview was scheduled with a hiring manager.

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Hiring the Right Content Creator for Your Restaurant

Goliath Consulting

Todays diners scroll before they order, and your restaurants social media presence can make or break their decision to visit. The wrong hire can lead to off-brand posts, low engagement, and wasted effort. Thats where a skilled content creator comes in. But not all creators are the right fit.

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

7 Shifts

Hiring the right wait staff is one of the most critical decisions for any restaurant owner. How do you handle multiple tables and orders at once? What steps would you take if a customer received the wrong order? How do you maintain accuracy when taking orders for large groups? How did you resolve it? What did you do?

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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” Starbucks’ deal with Empower Delivery fits the acqui-hire framework. The coffee giant is licensing the company’s order fulfillment tech while also bringing aboard Empower’s six engineers.

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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

ChowNow

Online ordering has transformed the restaurant industry, turning what was once a convenience into an absolute necessity. Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. Why Every Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System The answer is simple: to stay competitive.