The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Chef

Chefs are the rockstars of the restaurant industry. Here's the smart way to hire one for your restaurant.

Let’s face it: Executive Chefs are like rock stars in the restaurant industry. They can gain bigger-than-life reputations, drawing patrons solely based on their persona. However, their daily performance is also pivotal to a restaurant’s bottom line. Whether you are replacing an existing chef, filling an open position, or starting a new restaurant, here are… Read more »

5 Essential Leadership Traits to Uncover during the Interview Process

Every hospitality employer wants to hire managers with "good leardship skills." But what specific traits should they be looking for?

One of the most frequently requested candidate qualifications that hospitality companies ask for is a seemingly simple one: good leadership skills. But what, exactly, that means, is not so simple. Not only is the term “good” up for a wide range of interpretations, but it’s also tough to nail down in interviews. Without seeing hospitality… Read more »