Designing a Perfect Restaurant Manager Bonus Structure – Guide

Imagine running an amazing restaurant where every team member is fully invested in its success—chefs perfect each dish with pride, servers engage customers with genuine warmth, and the manager handles it all like a skilled conductor. Now, picture how much more motivated your leadership team could be if they stood […]

How to Interview Great Restaurant Talent in 2025

Below, we have outlined some tips for Restaurant Owners and Hiring Managers to Find and Retain Top Restaurant Talent. In today’s competitive job market, interviewing great restaurant talent requires more than just identifying skills. It’s about creating a process that attracts, evaluates, and ultimately secures the best candidates. As the […]

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How to Hire a Chef: The Ultimate Checklist for Hiring

Finding the right chef is more than just filling a position—it’s about bringing in talent that can elevate your restaurant’s reputation, creativity, and operational success. According to a survey from the American Culinary Federation, 89% of restaurateurs believe that hiring the right chef directly impacts their bottom line. That’s a […]

Hiring for Restaurant: Checklist for Recruiting Purposes

Hiring the right people for your restaurant can make or break your business. According to the National Restaurant Association, turnover in the restaurant industry hovers around 75%. That’s a staggering number, especially when you consider the impact of constantly training new staff while maintaining service quality. So, how can you […]

14 Restaurant Job Boards To Help You Hire in 2024

  Let’s face it. Hiring can be really tough! Especially in the restaurant/hospitality industry. High turnover rates. Tough to fill roles. New restaurant openings. Short staffed locations. And the list goes on and on and on… That’s why we have compiled this list of the 14 best restaurant job boards, […]

Restaurant Recruiting – Top 6 Tips for 2024

Inside this article you’ll read about tips, insights, trends, and strategies to hire top talent for your restaurant & drive improved restaurant recruiting. Drawing on over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry, we aim to provide you with a 2024 checklist that will be valuable for your hiring […]

6 Tips On How to Hire Quality Restaurant Staff in 2024

Updated 7/19/24 – For today’s blog we gathered a variety of insights directly from industry experts on how to hire top quality restaurant staff and how to identify, attract & retain these employees. We asked these experts to share their thoughts on this topic and I hope you find these […]

33 Restaurant Recruiting Tools to Try in 2024

This article outlines 33 restaurant recruiting tools for restaurants, hospitality and hotels. This article is based on what our clients use, our team of recruiters use and what are the most effective restaurant recruiting tools that really help get results (great hires and saves us time in our workday!) But […]

Restaurant Industry Salary Report 2024

Restaurant Industry Salary Report 2024 (CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE REPORT) Unveiling the 2024 Restaurant Industry Salary Guide: A Comprehensive Analysis We are delighted to present this year’s Restaurant Industry Salary Guide, a meticulously crafted resource that delves deep into the realm of wages within various roles in the hospitality […]

10 Best Websites for Hospitality Staffing Solutions

Ten best websites for recruiting reliable and skilled restaurant staff. These include popular platforms like Indeed and ZipRecruiter, as well as niche sites like The Restaurant Zone and Poached Jobs. Consider factors such as platform features, reach, and cost when choosing a hiring website, and your unique needs, budget, and time constraints when hiring.

Master the Art of Hiring: Ultimate Guide to Finding a Top-notch Restaurant General Manager

Introduction In the fast-paced and competitive world of the restaurant industry, a skilled and competent Restaurant General Manager (RGM) plays a pivotal role in the success of an establishment. The RGM serves as the driving force behind the operation, ensuring that every aspect of the restaurant runs smoothly and efficiently. […]

How to Hire an Executive Chef (For SMBs): 10 Simple Steps to Ensure a Successful Hire

  An executive chef is like the quarterback of a kitchen. They call the plays, ensure the team works smoothly, and create delicious dishes that customers will love. Hiring one for your restaurant is a big decision, and you want to ensure you get it right! According to the National […]

The Secret Recipe for Cutting Employee Turnover in Restaurants – Revealed!

Introduction: Employee turnover is a silent issue that plagues the restaurant industry. High turnover rates can cripple a restaurant’s success and create constant instability within the workforce. Addressing this problem is crucial for the long-term success of any restaurant. In this article we’ll be discussing strategies and methods to improve […]

Restaurant Industry Salary Report 2023

  CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL FREE 2023 RESTAURANT INDUSTRY SALARY REPORT We are happy to publish this year’s Restaurant Industry Salary Guide which provides an in-depth analysis of the wages paid across various occupations in the hospitality industry. Our team at Restaurant Zone has conducted extensive research by collating […]

Top Trends Impacting the Hospitality Industry

  As we transition into the new, post-pandemic normal, it’s safe to say that hospitality will never be the same. But with disruption comes opportunity and the path forward— while different than before  — will lead to new beginnings for the hospitality industry, and a future powered by technology and […]

Why Use a Restaurant Staffing Agency? Here are 5 Reasons

When clients approach us for restaurant, hotel and hospitality recruitment needs, they often ask us, “why should we use a restaurant staffing agency?” Being in business for almost a decade now, we’ve compiled a list of factors to consider when picking a restaurant or hospitality staffing agency, including the appropriate time to […]

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