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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. Use checklists, digital training modules, or a “welcome packet” that covers everything from uniform policy to safety protocols.

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Absence and Wellbeing: Challenges and Opportunities for the Restaurant Sector

Modern Restaurant Management

Consider being a leader in this space rather than a follower, it might just help with recruitment and retention too. We’ve identified four main themes in the absence and leave space for your consideration: Time-Away benefits – Employees are asking about (and expecting) these types of benefits.

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Understanding the Restaurant Employee Turnover Rate

The Restaurant Group

Training and Recruitment Costs Every time someone quits, youre tossing cash straight into a bonfire. Training expenses , new uniforms, and onboarding all add up and crush your labor cost management. Hiring international folks solves recruitment challenges , beefs up your talent acquisition , and spices up your teams vibe.

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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. Consider having your employees be a regular part of the business’ decision-making process to increase employee engagement.

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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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Gaucho | The Evolution: CEO Martin Williams announces new direction with the launch of ambitious Charlotte Street concept, opening 9th December

Sante

This modern ethos and design will gradually be replicated across all 16 sites, from interiors to menu to uniforms. Charlotte Street will lead this initiative with 10% of the team having been recruited through these partnerships.

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MRM People & Places: Maki Madness and Pancakes for Life

Modern Restaurant Management

And now, after months of recruiting a truly elite roster of local and national chefs and restaurateurs, we can’t wait to open our doors to this special dining destination.” ” Junction is also bringing more than 125 new jobs to the local community. Navy Veteran Doug Willmarth.

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