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.
5 Ways Restaurants Can Show Appreciation for Employees
Appreciating your employees builds a positive company culture that translates to longevity and profits. Here are five ways you can make sure your restaurant employees feel appreciated.
Restaurants Should Always Be Looking For Fresh Faces. Here’s Why:
Restaurants invest a lot in labor when they hire people. They train, sign employees up for food-safety certifications, and put money towards their health insurance. All this is a lot of work, but it is worth it to keep hiring throughout the year. In fact, you want to always be hiring. Why? Well, consider the following…
Restaurant Employment Tips: How to Turn Over Tables Quickly
In the restaurant world, time is money. One of the keys to your business is to turn over tables quickly while still maintaining a great atmosphere for guests. But this responsibility goes beyond servers; managers, hosts, cooks and bussers will all need to do their part…
The Importance of Teamwork in the Restaurant Industry
In too many restaurants, a divide exists between the front of the house and back of the house staff that often degrades the customer experience. Here’s how to mend the conflict and promote teamwork in your restaurant.
How to Write a Job Listing That Attracts Stellar Professionals
The job listing is the first step towards getting that truly stellar employee, so needless to say, it has to be good! Use these pro-tips to make sure your job listings go the distance.
Should You Work Full-Time or Part-Time in the Hospitality Industry?
With a growing number of job opportunities, working in the hospitality industry can easily become a fruitful career. So, if you’re asking yourself if you should work full-time or part-time, the answer is pretty obvious and here’s why.
5 Ways to Help Your Restaurant Survive Past the 5-Year Mark
The restaurant business is tough. So much so that 80 percent don’t make it to the 5-year mark. Make sure your restaurant stands the test of time with this tips.
Why Half of Your New Hires Could Leave in Less Than a Year
There is a trend in hospitality that employers know all too well: only about half of new hires stay more than one year. Here’s why.
The Life and Times of The Modern Day Chef
Becoming a chef was, and can still be, almost as simple as moving from Point A to Point B. But, it doesn’t have to be! The life-cycle of a chef can as varied and colorful as you make it!
From Yeast to Malt, This is Where Alcohol Comes From
Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is the stuff we drink. Beer, wine, whiskey, vodka, tequila, schnapps, it doesn’t matter. The alcohol itself is all the same. But where does ethanol come from? Now that’s the question.
5 Ways to Help Your Restaurant Survive The First Five Years
With 60 percent of restaurants closing within the first year, reaching the 5-year mark can be challenging to say the least. Increase your chances of survival with these 5 pointers.
Cost Per Hire: How to Calculate It, How to Control It
Having an accurate picture of your cost per hire is crucial to running a successful business. While it can be difficult to calculate, here’s the easiest way to go about it and the best methods for controlling it.
Need Extra Cash? Pick a Side Job That Complements Your Strengths
How can you make a little extra cash, get some broader experience and perhaps develop skills that will make you stand out in your restaurant job? Pick up a side job that complements your strengths and career goals; here are few ideas to get you started.
Training Hacks: Employee Evaluations and Training Program Adjustments
Now that training is underway, it’s time to measure performance. Here’s how to make the most out of employee evaluations and next steps for your program.
Sirvo Says: The 6 Most Unique Things To Do In Denver
Denver is a great place to visit but there are so many activities to choose from, so we wanted to put together a list of the most unique things to do in the Mile High City. From murder to money to sopapillas, read on the find out what topped our list!
Culinary School: Worth the Cash or Not So Much
If you’re thinking about becoming a chef then you’re probably considering culinary school, but does it make sense? Better find out before signing the check!
Training Hacks: Developing an Effective Training Process
In order to train new hires efficiently and effectively, a comprehensive training process is a must. Here are all the basics for laying down the groundwork.
4 Reasons a Social Media Strategy is Vital to Your Restaurant
Taking a strategic approach to social media can significantly grow your restaurant’s awareness. Not a believer? These 4 reasons will open your eyes.
The Best Line Cooks Have These ‘Set Shifting’ Traits
Forget multi-tasking. These days, it’s all about ‘set shifting’ and the best line cooks have clearly mastered this technique. Just look at these traits!
Training Hacks: Materials and Resources Essential for New Hires
One of the most important aspects of a successful training system is always having these important resources and materials ready to go for new hires.
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.
How To Maximize Your Restaurant’s Facebook Page
A good Facebook page can boost your marketing, but the trick is to make Facebook work for you! Here are the basics of getting your page on everyone’s ‘like’ list.
Employee Turnover: Get Ready, It Happens — 5 Ways To Slow It Down
If you own or manage a restaurant, according to the laws of averages, you should expect to replace almost three-quarters of your workers each year! However, you can cushion yourself against losses in productivity and profitability and reduce turnover by developing solutions based on the reasons restaurant turnover occurs.
How to Help an Employee Who has a Drug or Alcohol Problem
Handling an employee’s drug or alcohol problem is a delicate situation, but it’s one that should be handled sooner rather than later. Use these tips to help your employee understand the consequences of their addiction and to seek the help they need.
15 Employee Appreciation Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank
Sometimes all it takes to make an employee love coming to work is to show them a little appreciation. So how do you show the love? From BINGO to discounts and pizza – we’ve taken the guesswork out of it with 15 employee appreciation ideas that won’t break the bank!
Restaurant Delivery Is On The Rise
Restaurants have unexpectedly found themselves in the middle of a recession. For whatever reason, people just aren’t eating out anymore. In order to remain competitive, many restaurants are finding that restaurant delivery is the best way to keep their corner of the market – but is it right for you?