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Understanding the Lifecycle of a Seasonal Hire

Modern Restaurant Management

To facilitate a successful seasonal hiring process, restaurant operators must understand the full lifecycle of a seasonal hire – from recruitment to onboarding to retention – and how each stage presents an opportunity for restaurants to enhance their business and cultivate stronger teams.

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Restaurant Industry’s Labor Shortages Made Worse By Demographic Trends

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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. Demographic shifts are reshaping the workforce, of the present and of the future, and the restaurant industry is on the front lines.

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THE IMPORTANT THINGS I LEARNED IN THE KITCHEN

Culinary Cues

Here is one excerpt from his journal of observations: Service industry work develops the soft skills recruiters talk about on LinkedIn discipline, promptness, the ability to absorb criticism, and most important, how to read people like a book. When team exists, then trust is present.

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Restaurant Recruiting During and After COVID-19

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Restaurant recruiting during the COVID-19 pandemic can be advantageous for restaurants because so much restaurant talent is looking for work. Here’s how to implement those restaurant recruitment changes to keep your current staff safe and give job candidates peace of mind. Will any of the hiring or training be conducted remotely?

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WILL THE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE BECOME IMPERSONAL

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This is not the normal amount of angst that has been present for decades fickle customer tastes, rising cost of goods, changing demographics, or escalating rents; there are far deeper concerns that make everyone scratch their heads in wonder. Theres plenty of fear and loathing going on in the restaurant business.

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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

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The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. While the tightening labor market of 2024 may present a complex set of challenges for business owners, that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for growth.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Leading brands like Cracker Barrel are already using on-demand interviews and AI-driven assessments to cut down on administrative tasks for recruiters. By automating the front end of the process, recruiters can focus instead on building meaningful connections with candidates. – Stewart McClintic, Co-Owner of HQ98.com,