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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Research has long suggested service with a smile reinforces the relationship between restaurant and customer, increasing tips and loyalty. Let’s Not Get Too Personal.

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How to teach empathy to restaurant teams for better hospitality

Open for Business

Empathy might not be part of your restaurant’s training program—yet. In fact, teaching empathy can be a helpful part of every restaurant training program. You can teach empathy in your restaurant’s training program by focusing on these five key areas: Active listening. After all, hospitality is a two-way street.

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The Complete Guide to Restaurant Costs

Restaurant365

Recurring restaurant costs would include costs like lease or mortgage payments, employee salaries, food and beverage costs, utilities, insurance and permits. Fixed costs such as insurance, rent, and loan payments do not fluctuate month to month. These recurring costs can be broken down further by category. Rent and Building Fees.

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How To Hire And Retain Restaurant Staff In 2022

The Restaurant Times

You’ve invested a lot in them, so removing them (or letting them go) would mean investing capital and beginning the new hiring program again. Additionally, many fast-food employees quit their jobs because they lack perks like paid sick time or health insurance. How to Hire New Staff.

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Mastering Restaurant Metrics: Your Comprehensive Guide to Business Success 

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To calculate sales per labour hour: Sales Per labour Hour = Total Revenue / Total Labour Hours By tracking sales per labour hour, you can identify areas where you can improve productivity, such as by optimising staffing levels, improving training and development programs, or streamlining processes. Restaurant Financial Metrics 17.

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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.

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