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How Large Restaurants, Hotels and Clubs Can Recruit the Best Staff

Ken Burgin

So why do so many of these operators ‘think small’ when it comes to recruitment, pay and conditions? It just doesn’t work in the race for talent… It’s time to flex your advantages when it comes to recruitment – you can offer ‘the best job in town’ if you re-organise and think large.

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Streamlined Menus in the Onboarding Process

Culinary Digital

By paring down the variety of dishes and ingredients, a streamlined menu facilitates a more focused and straightforward training regimen, expediting the journey to proficiency for fresh recruits. Simultaneously, servers presenting and describing the menu also benefit significantly.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

By proactively addressing these questions during the interview process or in job postings, you can create a more effective recruitment experience. What are the expectations for personal presentation and uniform? Understanding the expectations around dress and presentation can be a concern for someone new to the workforce.

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How a Performance Improvement Plan Could Save You $80K

Bar and Restaurant Coach

We tend to think of our hiring expenses in terms of the initial direct costs , like getting people set up with uniforms/dress code and in starting the payroll process. Now multiply that number (20) by the lowest possible cost to recruit, train and fill the position to full functionality ($4,000): That’s $80,000 in opportunity costs.

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WARNING: Restaurant Culture In Crisis

Embrace the Suck

It would be, you could see your business grow if you are able to present the additional items that you're either adding or what base product that offering and services that you're offering. You're putting yourself at risk because there's all kinds of nightmare stories. But controlling the whole thing is best. Donald Burns: Exactly.

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P.F. Chang’s To Go and Wing Squad Delivers

Modern Restaurant Management

.” Prior to joining Boston Market, Wyatt served as Operations Partner/Vice President of Operations for Panera Bread, where he was responsible for all aspects of operations, including retail, marketing, recruiting, catering, facilities and bakery at more than 40 cafes in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Different topics in the Reach for the Stars modules will be released over time, presenting even more in-depth insights about some of the most pressing issues within the foodservice industry. Restaurateurs will have access to industry insights, inspiration and case studies to support them in their daily work. Honeywell and Xerox Corp.