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.
Recent News on Federal Overtime Regulation
A recent ruling has halted the Department of Labor’s new federal overtime regulation that would extend overtime pay to millions of salaried employees.
How Restaurants Can Prevent Employee Burnout and Reduce Turnover
Workplace burnout is a serious problem in the hospitality industry, here are a few ways employers can prevent employee burnout and offer some relief.
5 Reasons the Hospitality Industry is a Viable Career Path for Millennials
A priority for millennials in the workforce is a career that will provide a work/life balance and a livable wage. The hospitality industry does both.
7 Licenses and Permits Required to Open a New Restaurant
To ensure that your new restaurant gets off to a good start, find out exactly what licenses and permits it needs to operate.
Hotels: A Great Place to Start or Advance Your Career
Hotels have a wide range of professional positions and opportunities for job seekers looking to begin or advance their career.
How to Choose a Memorable Name For Your Restaurant
It can be tough to think of a great restaurant name. Get some help and use these tips on how to choose the BEST name for your concept.
Sirvo Says: 5 Denver Restaurant “Hidden Gems”
Denver has an abundance of restaurants to choose from, here are 5 restaurants considered “hidden gems” that you should try.
Why Giving Thanks is Good for Your Career
Most of us rarely give or receive thanks at work, but with Thanksgiving right around the corner, this could be the perfect time to start.
5 Tips for Taking Your Restaurant Website From Good to Great
A good website is no longer enough to compete. In order to stand out, you need a digital presence that sets your business apart from your competition.
Pro-Tips to Get Hired on Sirvo
Welcome to the inside track on how to best use Sirvo to get hired. Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science and it won’t take much effort (or time) at all!
How to Run a Successful Wine Program
A restaurant’s wine program can be a great source of income when executed correctly. From pricing to training, these tips will ensure that this is the case.
What to Know When You Date Someone in the Restaurant Industry
Dating can be hard no matter what, but if you’re going to date someone in the restaurant industry, be prepared for a few extra challenges.
Seelbach Cocktail Known as “Rescued Classic” is Anything But Classic
Twenty years later, Adam Seger admits that the origin story behind the Seelbach cocktail, referred to as a “rescued classic”, is completely fake.
Hire and Retain Great Line Cooks for Your Restaurant
Here are a few tips that can help you not only hire great cooks for your restaurant but also keep them around for the long haul.
This is How to Upsell Menu Items Like a Pro
By learning how to effectively upsell, you can increase your profit, as well as the restaurant’s, on a regular basis. It’s a win win!
How to Interview Hospitality Candidates From Start to Hire
Create an interview process so that it acts as your final test, and make it one that can only be passed by those that will make great employees.
5 Simple Ways for Servers to Get Better Tips
When you’re a server, you often live on your tips, and a small increase can make a big difference. Here are 5 easy ways to get that boost you need!
How to Prep Your Restaurant for the Holiday Season
Don’t let the holiday season sneak up on you! From hiring to inventory, here’s your guide to getting your restaurant ready for the rush ahead of time!
What’s Your Restaurant Spirit Job?
Sometimes, the path isn’t so obvious…Take our quiz to find out which restaurant job is calling to you. Your destiny awaits!
Open Call: Comida at The Source & The Stanley Marketplace
Comida is hosting open calls during the first two weeks of November and hiring for both front of house and back of house positions.
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.
6 Signs That You Should Quit Your Job
Staying in the same job offers comfort and consistency, but many workers outgrow their position, lack room for advancement and miss out on potential career opportunities. Could this be you? Read on to find out the 6 Signs That You Should Quit Your Job!
7 Ways To Save Food From Landfills
The US wastes about 30% to 40% of the food supply, and that uneaten food goes right to landfills, where it produces methane gas and takes up space. How you decide to stop food waste is up to you; just remember that every little bit counts.
Is Teaching Butchery the Secret to Keeping Good Chefs?
Ultimately, it may seem like a risky move at first but investing in your people is the best way to show them that they are valued. Both inexperienced and experienced chefs will always benefit from cultivating new skills and directly applying them – whether it is butchery or something else.
5 Key Reasons Not to Pocket Tips When You Should Be Splitting Them
Pocketing tips, no matter how well-deserved you think they are, is unacceptable behavior–and there are some very good reasons why.
Making Restaurants Sustainable: Some People You Should Know
Sustainability is a critical issue in our world as we anticipate almost 10 billion on the planet by 2050. But how will we feed all those people without depleting our resources? A few leaders in the U.S. and other countries are tackling this issue in bold in new directions. Meet some of them!