by Sheldon | Apr 5, 2026 | Employers
Why Hiring Problems Continue After Wage Increases The restaurant minimum wage shift in 2021 reshaped how operators approached hiring, but it did not solve the underlying problems. However, many of the same restaurant hiring problems persist today. Higher wages did not...
by Sheldon | Apr 2, 2026 | Employers
When Should Restaurants Use A Recruiting Firm (And When Not To) When should restaurants use a recruiting firm? Most independent restaurants do not start there. Instead, they hire the way the industry has always worked. Through referrals.Often, through people they...
by Sheldon | Mar 30, 2026 | Employers
How Independent Restaurants Can Attract Strong Candidates Independent restaurant hiring is often misunderstood. In practice, it’s not just about hiring. It’s about what attracts the right candidates in the first place. Many operators assume attracting strong...
by Sheldon | Mar 24, 2026 | Employers
What Is the Cost of Hiring Restaurant Staff? What is the cost of hiring restaurant staff? Most operators think in terms of wages or recruiter fees. In practice, the real cost runs deeper. Time, team strain, missed follow-up, and turnover all add up quickly. As a...
by Sheldon | Mar 17, 2026 | Employers
How a Structured Hiring Process Improves Restaurant Hiring A structured hiring process for restaurants is one of the most effective ways to improve hiring outcomes. More importantly, it creates consistency across every stage of the hiring process. Many operators...
by Sheldon | Mar 2, 2026 | Employers
How Mise en Place Applies to Restaurant Hiring Mise en place hiring starts with preparation. In restaurant operations, mise en place is the foundation of consistency. The same principle applies to hiring. Stations get set. Prep gets finished. Roles remain clear, while...
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