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National Restaurant Association Mid-Year State of the Industry Report

Modern Restaurant Management

75 percent of restaurant operators reported that recruiting employees was their top challenge as of June 2021 – the highest level ever recorded. Irby joined the organization in 2010 and has played an integral role in advancing the strategic plans for both the Association and Foundation.

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In Pursuit of the Perfect Bowl of Porridge

EATER

Judges for the competition, which is split into “traditional” and “specialty” categories, are mostly recruited from the culinary industry, and rank each bowl by color, texture, hygiene, and taste. Robertson commemorated his 2010 win with a tattoo reading “World Porridge Champion 10.10.10,” rousing envy among friends and competitors.

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How to Combat Restaurant Turnover Using Values-Based Hiring

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Unfortunately, this figure has increased sharply from 56% in 2010. We’re better at training than we are at recruiting. For a restaurant with 15 employees, that’s almost $40,000 down the drain each year just because of turnover. Remember that 73% annual turnover rate in the restaurant industry? Several factors are at play here.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2009, Greg moved to the Del Taco brand, where we were chosen as Franchise Operator of the Year in both 2009 and 2010. Module 4: Recruitment and Onboarding. Founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Otto Othman, Pincho’s Latin-inspired menu features burgers, kebabs, salads, bowls and more. Module 3: Communication.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Through these initiatives, Taco Bell aims to enhance restaurant performance, employee satisfaction and support recruitment and retention. “Checkers & Rally’s had an excitingly successful year in 2019,” said Director of Franchise Recruitment Ursula Lane.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

Modern Restaurant Management

” Schnall joined Southern Glazer’s in 2010 and most recently held the role of Regional Vice President of Finance and Strategy for the West Region. In turn, managers can recruit at the push of a button. The platform is available for iOS and Android.

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How to Reduce Employee Turnover with Technology

Restaurant365

As reported in August 2019 by the National Restaurant Association , operators had consistently rated “recruiting and retaining employees” as the number one challenge facing restaurant businesses every month for over two years. What is restaurant employee turnover? The indirect and direct costs for filling even an $8/hr.