There is No Field Better than Hospitality. Here’s Why. The benefits of working in hospitality is a well-kept secret. Many people don’t even know all the options that are available to them, from front line positions like front desk clerk or server to running an entire hotel chain – the options are endless and varied.… Read more »
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Ace Your Restaurant Management Job Interview
Interviews are stressful in any industry, but when you are looking for jobs in restaurant management, you have to demonstrate your ability to wear the many hats required to meet the demands of the job. You must present yourself professionally, be outgoing and engaging and show how well you handle stress. Here are a few… Read more »
Is the Golden Rule Selfish?
Since childhood, we have all been raised by the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Many would cite this ethical code as one of their aspirations by which to live, both personally and professionally. The problem with the Golden Rule? It implies the basic assumption that other people would like… Read more »
The MANY benefits of Applicant Tracking Software for Your Hiring Process
The MANY Benefits of Adding an Applicant Tracking Software to Your Hiring Process. The more hiring you do, the tougher it is to manage the administrative details. In the hospitality industry, hiring is a constant. Demand at resorts ebbs and flows with the seasons. It’s impossible to keep up and still handle the administration that… Read more »
How Can Social Media Impact Your Restaurant’s Success?
Increasingly people depend on social media to get information and make purchasing decisions. As a restaurant owner there are several ways that you can leverage social media to make your restaurant more successful. Attract New Customers Offer discounts through online deal sites like Groupon, Living Social, Deal Chicken, etc. Discounts can bring in new customers… Read more »
Healthcare Changes: A Checklist for Restaurant Operators
The Affordable Care Act can have immediate and long-term effects on your restaurant. It’s important to keep up with the requirements, changes and deadlines of the legislation in order to prepare for what comes, ensure compliance and avoid fines. The best offense is a good defense, so take steps to prepare for the changes now… Read more »
The Most Sought After Careers in the Hospitality Industry
When you talk about hospitality, people first think of entry level jobs like busing tables, working as front desk clerk or housekeeper. But whether you enter the industry in one of these positions and work your way up or start your career further up the ladder, there are enviable positions where you can make a… Read more »
5 Ways to Lose Your Restaurant Manager Job
Working as a restaurant manager is a demanding job. Long hours on your feet, managing a team in an industry that tends toward high turnover and keeping the physical plant in order require a lot of different skills. But balancing these traits can be the key to getting and keeping management positions. But sometimes things… Read more »
5 Reasons to Treat Job Seekers as Potential Customers
In any business, establishing and maintaining a good reputation is the key to success. In hotels and restaurants, reputation is especially important. New customers come from many sources – travel agents, Internet, social media, word of mouth. Why is it so important to you treat job seekers as potential customers? 1. They May Already Be… Read more »
Is a Hospitality Degree required for success in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry?
Hospitality Degree: Your Fast Track to Hotel and Restaurant Industry Success? A hospitality degree may be helpful in advancing your career in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry but experience is key. Employers will be more confident in your ability to do the job if you have proven on the job that you understand the demands… Read more »