Recruiter Guy Offers Tips- Where are all the Great Restaurant Managers?

Recruiter Guy Offers Tips- Where are all the Great Restaurant Managers?

by | Jan 9, 2025 | Hospitality Industry, Fun Facts, Manager Tips, Recruiters, Restaurants, Service

As an operator for 30 years and a recruiter for the last 25 years, I have seen the hospitality management talent pool fluctuate from a surplus of great managers to a complete drought of talent. We are currently in the middle of a drought. Great managers are hard to find. They are still in the market, but are harder to find, attract and keep – below are some of my thoughts that may help you change that. Where are all the great managers? – The good operators are most likely working with one of your competitors....

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How Much Could You Really Lose by Making One Bad Hire?

How Much Could You Really Lose by Making One Bad Hire?

by | Dec 18, 2019 | Hospitality Industry, Manager Tips

We all know that it’s important to hire the right people to keep costs down. Today, we’re going to dive deep into these costs and resurface with a terrifying prospect. CareerBuilder.com conducted a survey in 2017 that showed the average cost of one bad hire is nearly $15,000; average cost of losing a good hire is nearly $30,000. Source: http://press.careerbuilder.com/2017-12-07-Nearly-Three-in-Four-Employers-Affected-by-a-Bad-Hire-According-to-a-Recent-CareerBuilder-Survey The Costs To Consider Wasted payroll and...

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The Best Hospitality Managers Have These Three Qualifications You Might Not Expect

The Best Hospitality Managers Have These Three Qualifications You Might Not Expect

by | Nov 15, 2019 | Hospitality Industry, Manager Tips

1) Quickbooks Expertise A hospitality manager must constantly be aware of the money and resources coming in and going out of their business. QuickBooks is accounting software used to keep track of daily transactions and manage sales and expenses. From invoicing to bill paying – Quickbooks is essential to running a business. While many of you may be questioning why understanding a financial software would be essential for a great hospitality manager – consider what the experience of learning the software means for...

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