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.
Here’s How Much Your Time Actually Costs
When managing a hospitality business, doing it all yourself may not be what’s best. Take a moment to consider this: what does your time really cost?
The ABC’s of Being a Restaurant Employee
From searching for jobs to getting along with new coworkers, being a restaurant employee isn’t always a piece of cake. So get to know your ABC’s!
How to Define Your Company Brand for Job Seekers
Communicating your company brand while hiring engages professionals that make great employees. This is how to say it and where to share it.
What a Little Competitor Spying Can Teach You
Knowing your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses can definitely give you an edge but it could also spark some creativity… you never know!
What to Expect When You Become a Personal Chef
Becoming a Personal Chef sure has its advantages, like being your own boss and more flexibility. But, don’t be fooled, it still takes a lot of work.
Restaurant Customers on Delivery Do’s and Don’ts
If a restaurant wants to succeed, its delivery programs must reflect customer preferences.Learn how you can improve your delivery with these easy tips!
How To Create An Excellent Restaurant Menu
The menu isn’t just a list of the food and its description, but rather an extension of a restaurant’s personality. Here’s how to write a great menu!
How Culinary Internships Can Get You a Job
Here’s the lowdown on culinary internships because you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience unless you have a job.
Sirvo Says: Where to Eat, Work & Live in Denver
Denver is a growing city with more and more places to eat, work and live your life! Below is our list of neighborhoods and places that we absolutely adore!
Easy Ways to Turn First-Time Customers Into Regulars
Turning first-time customers into regulars is a must if you want your restaurant to be profitable in the long run. Use these tips to make it happen!
Tips for Effective Body Language During An Interview
When it comes time to interview for that next job, be ready to impress your future employer with stellar answers AND effective body language.
Hospitality Hiring: Why Utilize Online Hiring Platforms
With turnover on the rise, effective hiring within the hospitality industry is more paramount than ever. And, that’s where online hiring platforms come in.
Sirvo Partners With EatDenver
Sirvo has announced its partnership with EatDenver, where it’ll become the official job board provider to the restaurant association.
Not Every Food Establishment Should Offer Craft Cocktails
When it comes to creating craft cocktails, restaurants do their best to impress customers with unique drink options. However, it’s not always a good idea.
20 Golden Rules for Bartenders
It’s hard to come up with a specific set of instructions on being a great bartender, however here are 20 rules bartenders should always stick to.
3 Reasons To Have Your Restaurant’s Water Tested
Although testing the water quality may be the last thing on your mind when managing a restaurant, you need to check it regularly, and here’s why!
10 Steps To A Great Restaurant Newsletter
Newsletters are a great way to engage with customers and keep them coming back to your restaurant! Here are a few tips for getting started.
Cost of Living and Restaurant Industry Wages in Metro Areas
As cost of living in metro areas continues to climb, industry professionals are caught in a balancing act between higher paying jobs and affordable living.
Sirvo Says: Where to Find the Best Burger In Colorado
With all of the choices for a burger in Colorado, Sirvo has narrowed down the options for you. Here is who we believe have the tastiest burgers!
How To Motivate Your Restaurant Employees
Don’t let your employees lose job satisfaction. From gamification to celebrations, here are easy ways to motivate your restaurant staff.
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.
What’s the Career Path of a Restaurant Manager?
Whether you pursue a career by learning the business as you go or by working in the business while going to school, this is pretty much the path you can expect to take in order to become a restaurant manager.
Different Types of Restaurant Establishments and How They Differ
As you consider which restaurant you’d like to start a career in, you may come across the many different types of establishments. The work and pay will be different at each, so we thought we’d give you a quick rundown of what each service type is and what you can expect.
Making Work Meaningful: 15 Actionable Employee Retention Strategies You Can Use Today
It’s clear that when employees experience work as meaningful, they perform much better — yet 70% of American employees aren’t engaged at work. Here’s how you can break the mold and create an environment that gives your employees an opportunity to find meaning with 15 actionable strategies!
7 Ways to Make Your Resume Stronger
Crafting a strong resume is the first step in attaining the employment you’ve always wanted. Don’t just slap it together; instead, take the time to do it right with these helpful tips!
I am a Culinary Grad – Now What? 20 Essential Tips For Young Cooks
Chef Paul Sorgule of Harvest America Ventures blog just released an open letter to young chefs who are soon to graduate their culinary programs and venture out into their career. The letter states 20 pieces of advice that you may or may not have heard before, but regardless are worth repeating.