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Restaurant Workforce Research: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimizing for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Growth and Leadership While the restaurant industry grew by 1.7 Recruiting and Retention Remain a Struggle In the research report, 65 percent of respondents described the current labor market as “tight” or “very tight.” percent in 2024 and added 210,300 jobs, a standout category led the pack.

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF COOKS & CHEFS

Culinary Cues

I dont have any secret inside information, only speculation based on decades of observation and working with cooks of all ages and backgrounds. What is the projected profile of cooks and chefs moving forward. So, here is my attempt at characterizing the professional cook and chef pool of 2030 and beyond.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

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A well-informed team improves service, enhances the dining experience, and reduces errors in the kitchen. In fact, 80% of learning and development leaders say management and leadership skills are their top training priorities. Use short surveys or informal one-on-one discussions to gather insights.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

The more information you have, the more targeted you can be with your messaging and offers that get them to convert again, and again.” Through her exceptional leadership and dedication, Valerie has played a pivotal role in bringing numerous airports into the Green Restaurant Association’s certification program. ”

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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

From recruiting to retention, if the employee experience is positive and fulfilling, loyalty is fostered, and staff is more likely to stay put. By providing training focused on life skills that extend beyond the restaurant environment, such as communication, goal setting, and leadership, this demonstrates holistic investment in the workforce.

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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

Culinary Cues

Very few restaurants can provide this, and culinary schools are not positioned to do so. [] DIVERSITY OF OPTIONS Only in a club, resort, or hotel might you negotiate a formal or informal apprenticeship cycle that moves you from department to department with more time in areas where you think you might want to specialize.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Kitchen of the Future, Restaurant Sherpas and Dunkin’ Hirin’

Modern Restaurant Management

To shine the spotlight on the immediate opportunities that exist for all Americans to find employment at franchised restaurants of an iconic brand that holds a unique place in people’s daily lives, Dunkin’ is launching its first-ever national advertising campaign aimed at recruitment. ” A&W Doubling Up.

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