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Hiring Line Cooks: Stop Searching for the Perfect Fit

by Sheldon | Oct 16, 2026

Searching for the perfect line cook? Unrealistic requirements may be keeping qualified candidates out of your kitchen. Here's what to reconsider.

Restaurant Hiring Expectations: Do Both Sides Agree?

by Sheldon | Oct 12, 2026

Restaurant hiring expectations can differ between employers and candidates. Learn what to clarify before accepting a job or extending an offer.

Hospitality Employee Dedication

by Sheldon | Sep 29, 2026

Hospitality employee dedication isn't measured by hours worked. Learn how to recognize, develop, and appreciate the people who genuinely care about their work.

Employee Ready for Management? What to Look For

by Sheldon | Sep 22, 2026

A great restaurant employee isn't always ready to manage. Learn what separates strong performers from employees prepared to lead a team.

What Does Restaurant Culture Fit Mean?

by Sheldon | Sep 17, 2026

What can heavy metal music and art students reveal about restaurant culture fit? Two recruiting stories show why the smallest details can matter.

What Should a Hospitality Job Board Offer Employers?

by Sheldon | Sep 12, 2026

If you could change three things about your hospitality job board, what would they be? Help shape better hiring tools for independent restaurants.

Restaurant Job Seekers: What Do You Want from a Job Board?

by Sheldon | Sep 5, 2026

What do restaurant job seekers need from a better job board? Clear pay, schedules, commute details, and an easier way to find the right fit.

Restaurant Job Post Checklist: Before You Post

by Sheldon | Sep 1, 2026

Before advertising a restaurant job, know exactly what you're offering. This restaurant job post checklist covers compensation, schedules, requirements, commute, team culture, and hiring preparation.

Employer Interview Prep: A Restaurant Hiring Guide

by Sheldon | Aug 23, 2026

Hiring is hospitality. Learn how restaurant employers can prepare for interviews, ask better questions, and create a candidate experience worth remembering.

Front-of-House Interview Prep | What Recruiters Look For

by Sheldon | Aug 12, 2026

Front-of-house interview prep: learn what to expect, discuss your experience, and decide whether a restaurant job is the right fit.

Back-of-House Interview Prep | What Recruiters Look For

by Sheldon | Aug 2, 2026

Learn back-of-house interview prep from an experienced hospitality recruiter and discover what employers are really looking for.

Memorable Service Experiences in Hospitality

by Sheldon | Jun 25, 2026

Memorable service experiences aren't always about the food. One extraordinary evening at a Manhattan French bistro reveals what guests remember most and why genuine hospitality makes a lasting impression.

Technology Changed Hiring: Did Restaurants Change?

by Sheldon | Jun 15, 2026

Technology changed hiring by reshaping how candidates communicate, compare jobs, and make decisions. Explore why restaurant employers lose candidates between hiring stages and how better structure helps.

Restaurant Hiring and Retention: 16 Years of Insights

by Sheldon | Jun 6, 2026

Restaurants invest heavily in finding employees, but what happens after the hire? Mis en Place's 2026 mid-year observations explore onboarding, management consistency, preventable turnover, and the systems that help employees stay.

Identifying Employee Potential: Promoting From Within

by Sheldon | Jun 2, 2026

Identifying employee potential means looking beyond experience and technical skills. An Executive Chef's unusual carrot-cutting exercise reveals what to look for when promoting restaurant employees from within.

Restaurant Management Structure for Growth & Stability

by Sheldon | May 26, 2026

Restaurant management structure creates consistency without sacrificing employee support. Explore how fair scheduling, clear expectations, and preparation help restaurants deliver better service.