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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

The same New York Times story found that 80 to 85 percent of Crafted Hospitality group's kitchen employees have moved out of New York City. As we start to welcome back workers, doing things as they were before isn't going to work—especially in hiring. That all begins at the hiring level. Writing a good job description.

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7 Tips for Hospitality Marketing During COVID-19

Social Hospitality

However, no one understands the consequences more than the travel and hospitality industries. The Hilton Workforce Resource Center provides an overview of companies that are still hiring. Restaurants are also pro-actively doing their part to help their own teams, as well as other hospitality industry workers affected by furloughs.

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Danny Meyer on How to Hire the Right People For Your Restaurant

7 Shifts

How do the world's best restaurateurs hire their teams? Danny Meyer is the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, one of the most prolific restaurateurs of our time. Danny is also a founder of Enlightened Hospitality Investments , a growth fund that invests in hospitality companies. Kind Optimism.

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9 Important Hospitality Sales and Marketing Tips

Social Hospitality

According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. Here are 9 hospitality sales tips that combine classic techniques with modern practices. Local seasonal events have always been among the top sales tactics for the hospitality industry.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. In this webinar, Lauren Fernandez will dive deep into DEI, exposing obstacles and potential fixes for promoting genuine diversity and inclusion in hiring practices and organizational culture.

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How to Combat Restaurant Turnover Using Values-Based Hiring

7 Shifts

Because employees come and go so quickly, it’s natural for restaurateurs to feel like they have to make quick hiring decisions to avoid lapses in service and quality. However, hasty hiring is at the root of the turnover problem. At 7shifts, we put our values front and center during the hiring process. Read on to find out.

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Hiring Quickly (But Safely) as Dining Demand Picks Up

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are filling up again, but hiring and retaining employees in the midst of a national workforce shake-up remains an uphill battle. With staff in short supply as millions of Americans continue to quit their jobs, restaurants looking to ramp up hiring for the busy season are faced with an ultra-competitive hiring market.

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Transforming Hospitality Experiences: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in the Industry

Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business | Jay Ashton - National Brand Activation Manager, Sysco | Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry, particularly in restaurants, by revolutionizing customer interactions and improving overall experiences. Don't miss out on this exclusive panel, where three restaurant thought leaders will share their insights on the benefits and applications of ChatGPT.

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Restaurant Management Masterclass

Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant

Join Harlan Scott of Harlan Scott Hospitality, learn how to get back in control of your restaurant and your operation back on autopilot. Implementation of an onboarding and training program that makes a crucial first impression on your new hires. Do your staff think they’re working for the real deal?