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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

Modern Restaurant Management

Independent contractors usually have greater flexibility, provide their own tools, and are often hired for specific projects or short-term engagements. The worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business.

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Are You Prepared for an ICE Raid? What Every Restaurant Needs to Know

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When It Goes Wrong: Real-World ICE Enforcement Cases Case #1: Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler – A Costly Mistake Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler , a restaurant chain in Arizona and California, came onto ICE’s radar in 2011 for knowingly hiring undocumented workers. military veteran whose documentation was questioned.

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Complicated Hiring Practices Drive Candidates Away.  Make Them Simple

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Hiring remains a significant challenge for the restaurant industry. Hiring is difficult enough. Hourly hiring is traditionally a complicated process – requiring applicants to create accounts, navigate clunky job websites, and fill out paperwork. People want a simple, straightforward process to getting hired.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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Bonus Tip : Create a simple FAQ document to address common employee questions about coverage options. Focus on: Hiring for Culture Fit : Seek candidates who align with your restaurant’s values by emphasizing character and attitude over experience when interviewing.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

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By clearly assigning and documenting tasks, you help staff members know what’s expected of them, ultimately leading to smoother operations and less stress during busy shifts. Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions.

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14 Bar Manager Interview Questions to Hire the Perfect Fit for Your Venue

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They may talk about how they documented the problem, followed up with the team members, and made the call to retain or let go of the staff. Setting clear goals can improve job performance by 20% to 25%. Don’t forget to ask what the candidate did when the performance issue persisted.

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

Modern Restaurant Management

Safety training should take place upon hire for all new employees, but that should not be a one-time event. Requiring the use personal protective equipment (PPE), like aprons, mittens and gloves can also help reduce the chance of injury when handling hot items.

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