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Hiring

‘‘We want to hire people who have that innate hospitality within them. The skillset is trainable.’’ — Korey, Head of HR

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Training

‘‘Nowadays, you have to do more things like emotional IQ training in the restaurant, which is probably the biggest difference.’’ — Jason, Manager

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Retention

‘‘The easier part is managing the food. The hardest part is the people. That keeps me up at night.’’ — Josh, District Manager

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Your go to place for information and insights about restaurant accounting, budget, spend, payroll, and taxes.

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Learn how to build a restaurant menu that excites taste buds and generates revenue.

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The latest restaurant industry news from food trucks to fine dining.

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Special edition page tracking the restaurant industry's response to COVID-19

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Learn how online ordering for restaurants has provided the industry with a vital lifeline during COVID-19

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