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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female. In other words, tips can legally be split between kitchen and waitstaff. This isn’t an easy conversation to have.

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Top Restaurant Hiring Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

For many, recruiting is a skill they’re not trained on and just one of a hundred tasks occupying their work day. Recruiting and hiring decisions are often made by managers at the store or restaurant level instead of by corporate recruiters. The key to hiring the right people every time at every location is consistency.

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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

In the National Restaurant Association’s report, 75 percent of restaurant operators identified recruiting employees as their top challenge this summer, above all other difficulties experienced in the industry’s recovery. But not all hope is lost.

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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. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff? It attracts candidates and sets the stage for a more informed and positive working relationship.

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Hiring with QR Codes

ExactHire - Restaurants

Let’s talk about the area where we, HR Professionals, may need extra support now–recruiting and hiring. Hiring with QR codes–or using them in your recruitment process–can be the catalyst that amplifies your applicant volume. Print Media – Printing flyers for distribution or posting in high-traffic areas?

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Hiring with QR Codes

ExactHire - Restaurants

Let’s talk about the area where we, HR Professionals, may need extra support now–recruiting and hiring. Hiring with QR codes–or using them in your recruitment process–can be the catalyst that amplifies your applicant volume. Print Media – Printing flyers for distribution or posting in high-traffic areas?

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How To Build An Effective Staffing Model For Your Business

Sling

Whatever the solution may be, once you’ve identified your business’s needs, you can then take steps to recruit, hire, and retain the employees that will get you to your goal. 7) Recruit Accordingly. This is just the tip of the iceberg, so get creative and come up with your own unique ways to prioritize retention.