Considering a Career in Hospitality? 4 Things College Graduates Should Know
If you’re getting ready to graduate from college and are looking for job stability and opportunities for advancement, look no further than the hospitality field. Compensation is increasing as are your choices of good jobs. If you’re thinking about a career in hospitality, here are four important things that new college graduates should know. Consider […]
Restaurant Managers: Reduce Hours and Increase Production by 150%
Good restaurant managers are at the heart of a great restaurant team. But the great ones bring that special “something” to the table. These are the managers that look for cutting edge techniques and talent. They seek to work smarter, not harder. Most restaurant manager professionals accept a job knowing they will work long hours. […]
Franchise Owner Spotlight: Joan Koelbel
Joan Koelbel, a Gecko Hospitality Franchise Owner, would probably tell you there has never been a better time to be a franchise owner, particularly in restaurant and hospitality recruiting. Interestingly, she’s right. Franchise Wire reports 50% more businesses started up in 2021 than any other year in history. Many of these were franchises, and the […]
Females in the Workplace: The Bicentennial Battle Against Gender Bias
Warren Buffet, the billionaire Oracle of Omaha, once said that the United States would be a greater country if we employed women like we do men. Of course, this was during the 1940s and 50s when women were expected to stay home. Times have changed, but unfortunately, we are still not treating women as equals […]
Do’s and Don’ts: Guide to Opening Your First Franchise!
A franchise is a great introduction to the world of entrepreneurship. It’s a safer way to introduce you to business ownership by giving you access to key models, brands, and support teams to ensure your success. Each year, franchises contribute more than $757 billion to the global economy, employing more than eight million people. Like […]
The End of the Norm: Has Covid Created a New Hospitality Workweek?
The End of the Norm: Has Covid Created a New Hospitality Workweek? The Covid-19 pandemic made working from home more common place than ever before. Over the past couple of years, many managers and chefs within the hospitality industry have reported working longer and taking fewer breaks. Many were also signing on at all hours […]
Hospitality Trends to Keep in Mind When Hiring This Year
Times are changing, especially in the hospitality field. The ups and downs of COVID lockdowns aside, the hospitality field was evolving even before the pandemic caused us to revert to delivery and periodically shut down our front-of-house operations. Today, this competitive business continues to change, particularly in the area of hiring, which is critically important […]
What You Need to Know About Starting a Career in Restaurant Management
Hospitality took a hit during the pandemic, but opportunities are exploding in the market today. One of the most in-demand roles right now is that of a restaurant manager. These high-paying but high-responsibility roles are challenging, fun, and very rewarding. If you’re working your way up the hospitality employment ladder and considering a restaurant management […]
Traveling Restaurant and Hospitality Managers? Don’t Discount It Just Yet!
We would like you to stretch your imagination for a moment and consider the concept of traveling managers: hiring professional hospitality managers who travel to your restaurants or hotels to provide their leadership and skill. One of the greatest thinkers of all time, Albert Einstein, once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is […]
5 Tips on Managing Turnover in Your Hotel
Turnover in the hospitality industry has been a problem for years; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the turnover rate is 73.6%—much higher than any other industry. Much higher, in fact, when you consider the finance and insurance industries have turnover that is less than 2%. Employee turnover costs you in all kinds of […]
