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Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

Begin recruitment at least six to eight weeks in advance, and tap into multiple channels such as local colleges, culinary schools, job fairs, employee referrals, and past seasonal hires. Streamline Onboarding and Training In fast-moving restaurant settings, onboarding should not be an afterthought.

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Understanding the Restaurant Employee Turnover Rate

The Restaurant Group

Definition and Importance Picture this: you spend weeks training a new server, and just when theyre finally getting the hang of things, bam! Training and Recruitment Costs Every time someone quits, youre tossing cash straight into a bonfire. Thats what we call restaurant employee turnover rate , buddy. Kills the vibe, right?

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Retaining Restaurant Employees During the Pandemic: 5 Effective Ways to Reduce Turnover

Goliath Consulting

These decisions do not have to be big ones—they can be as small as choosing uniform styles, weighing in their opinions on new policies, or even allowing them to choose the background music. This is exactly how Ricky Girardi, previously director of HR and Training at a Chick-fil-A franchise, approached it,” Wang said.

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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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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Most chefs, however, have not been trained in cooking a plant-based diet, at least not on a heightened level. This new offering from Rouxbe comes at the right time, as there is a significant need for an industry-wide training option on the key fundamentals of plant-based cooking.” ” Presto's New Vision.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events? By proactively addressing these questions during the interview process or in job postings, you can create a more effective recruitment experience. What training and induction processes are in place for new staff?

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How to Boost Teamwork in Your Restaurant

Lavu

Ultimately, your hiring process should be used to predict how well a new recruit will work long-term with your customers, other staff, and you. Provide Continuous Training. With ongoing training, you can emphasize the values of your brand, share ideas, solve problems, and build a dream team. Host Training Discussions.