Your managers can really set the tone for your restaurant, hotel or resort. They can be instrumental in your success – or failure. If your recruiting process does not include objective tools that reduce personal bias, you’ll miss out on hiring for skills that are crucial to your company’s growth and success. That’s why it’s… Read more »
What is 2017 looking like for you? Are you looking to adopt some of the latest trends such as a no-tipping model, a food haul venue or accommodating bleisure travelers? Are you considering changes to your menu to incorporate locally sourced foods? Are you upgrading your technology? Maybe you’re focused on something simpler such as… Read more »
With all the time and energy that’s put into hiring, you would think employers would focus more on keeping great people. But like in many relationships, some restaurant and hotel managers often take their best people for granted. Why? They get the job done, they don’t need a lot of management and they are drama-free.… Read more »
Considering a hospitality degree? You’ve got plenty of options. Top universities and colleges throughout the country offer comprehensive programs that can help you land management roles at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Here’s a listing of some of the top programs and the features that set them apart. Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, Ithaca, New… Read more »
Building a diverse staff is a frequent goal of leaders in the hospitality business. But how can you reach out to a broad range of people without sacrificing the high standards you have for your staff? It may not be as challenging as you think to attract highly qualified diverse talent to your hotel or… Read more »
A single bad hire can cost an employer up to 30% of the individual’s first year compensation. In the hospitality field, damages can go farther and wider. One bad hire touches so many people – both customers and employees, that there is no telling how far the ripples will extend. Impact of Bad Hires Employees… Read more »
As the economy improves, demand for hospitality professionals increases. People who had been saving their discretionary income begin once again splurging on vacations and restaurant meals. At the same time, workers who had turned to hospitality for extra income in a slow economy may now return to their regular jobs. With increased demand and fewer… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Hospitality Recruiting Industry News Update This is a milestone year for changes in health insurance coverage, as the federally mandated Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) takes effect. On Jan. 29. President Obama announced he would use an executive order to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10 for those working on new… Read more »