The Sirvo Blog
Career Advice, Management Tips & Industry NewsThe best resource for the latest in restaurants, retail and hospitality. From career advancement and HR to news and trends, find it on the Sirvo blog.
Host Hacks: How to Deal with Angry Customers
Being a host at a restaurant has a multitude of complications you’ll have to deal with quickly, one of which is the ability to pacify angry customers.
Restaurant Best Practices for Alcohol Delivery and Receiving
For businesses, such as restaurants, that rely on liquor sales for revenue, the alcohol delivery and receiving process is an important one to optimize.
Electronic Ordering in the Restaurant Industry
With employee costs on the rise, restaurants are utilizing electronic ordering systems more and more, speeding turnaround time and increasing profits.
Host Hacks: How to Seat Restaurant Sections
From satisfying customers to rotating tables between servers, seating restaurant sections can be one of the most difficult aspects of a host’s job.
5 Challenges Faced By New Restaurants
By understanding common challenges faced by new restaurants, future owners may be able to develop unique strategies to increase their chances of success.
How Marketing Influences Our Food Choices
Marketing can have a significant impact on the food choices that we make as consumers. In fact, the last thing you ate was probably influenced by marketing.
Host Hacks: Taking Reservations
Being a great Host requires a wide-ranging skillset, which can take time. Instead, get on the fast track with our hacks. First up, taking reservations.
How to Create a Great Restaurant Atmosphere
By combining a few essential elements in a cohesive manner that fits the concept, a great restaurant atmosphere can be easily achieved.
Consumers Drive Variety in Craft Beer Styles
As more and more consumers choose craft beer over other alcoholic beverage choices, so do the options available in the beer aisle.
Final Rule on Overtime Pay Eligibility for Salary Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor released its final rule on overtime pay eligibility for salary employees, which will go into effect on December 1, 2016.
Turn an Entry-Level Job into a Long-Term Restaurant Career
Don’t think your entry-level job in the restaurant industry can become a long-term career? Think again because this is how it’s done.
Sirvo Partners with Indeed.com
Sirvo and Indeed.com announce the launch of integration partnership to automatically post Sirvo jobs to the Indeed engine.
Customers You Meet as a Server
If there’s one universal truth amongst Servers: there are certain types of customers that you’re bound to encounter. Here’s how to approach each type.
Sirvo CEO Named Top 25 Women Founders
Stephanie Maxwell, Sirvo Founder and CEO, was named one of the 25 Colorado women founders to get to know by Built In Colorado.
Job Opportunities for Food Service Managers
Food service managers not only earn top pay but are also hot commodities in several industries. Find out where the jobs are and just how much you can earn.
10 Vacation Destinations That Won’t Break The Bank
Summer is right around the corner and that means it’s the perfect time to get some well-deserved R&R. Here are the vacation destinations sure to satisfy!
Serving Tables for Tuition
Whether you need money for school, food or fun, serving is a great way to make some serious cash. Here’s everything you need to know to do it right!
How Skype & Digital Technology are Advancing Hospitality Hiring
Digital technologies such as Skype (and Sirvo) are changing the way hiring is conducted in restaurants and hospitality, so top talent can get to work asap!
Best Places in Denver for an Outdoor Happy Hour
It’s that time of year again: patio season! To kick off this glorious time, here are the top spots for a great outdoor happy hour in Denver.
Most Common Questions About Wine Answered With Science
Wine is a complicated subject matter, so to make it simple, we’re using science to answer the most common questions about wine.
The best resource for the latest in restaurants, retail and hospitality. From career advancement and HR to news and trends, find it on the Sirvo blog.
Complying with the Food Safety Management Act (FSMA)
To assist food chain businesses, the FDA issued these final rules for the Food Safety Management Act (FSMA). And even if you’re not an importer, you should study up because you want to know that the people from whom you buy food are following safe food practices.
Do These 4 Things to Ensure Your Employees Won’t Be Worried About Health Care
It’s inevitable that healthcare is going to change. The best operators understand this and are ready to adapt. Make sure you’re one of those able to keep your business running smoothly no matter what Washington decides to do.
What Is TIPS Training, And Should You Get It?
The 35-year old TIPS training program covers the legal responsibilities of establishments, the effects of alcohol on people, and various customer-friendly ways to provide alcohol service in a responsible manner. It also gives you a chance to practice some ways of dealing with real-life scenarios.
Got A Last Minute Call In? How To Manage Being Short-Staffed
You don’t want sick employees around, but their absence can feel like a betrayal, particularly on a busy day. So how do you deal with being short staffed? Here are some ideas.
10 Steps To Successful Restaurant Recruitment Marketing
Recruitment marketing is fast becoming a go-to strategy for successful recruitment teams. Learn how to plan out your organization’s strategy with our guide. It all starts with “knowing thyself”…