The hospitality industry is booming. Growth is being driven by increased global travel, strong demand for business travel and a shift from spending on “things” to spending on “experiences.” As the market evolves, there are new demands from guests for a unique hotel stay that meets their needs, provides more personalized service and even speaks …
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A historically low unemployment rate, a fairly stagnant quit rate, and longer times to hire mean increasing competition among hospitality employers to find and recruit top talent, as growth-oriented HR departments adapt their hiring strategies to this new reality. In this climate where jobs are plentiful and applicants are few, the candidate is indeed king. So what does …
An optimized job description has a greater chance of attracting more candidates, and raising the bar on the quality of inquiries you receive. Refer to this checklist to make sure your job postings are optimized so that they perform well and help you to recruit smarter and faster! 1. Be Clear: Most importantly, a good job description …
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From high turnover to poor performance, from weak soft skills to an uncertain career path, finding dedicated F&B employees who have both the skill set needed to get the job done and the desire to make a long-term commitment to your brand (and their own career paths in the industry) can be challenging for hiring …
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Behind the lavish buffets and alluring pool bars on-site at hotels and resort properties, there is a hierarchy of food and beverage (F&B) staff from restaurant management to sous chefs and bartenders to sommeliers aiming to serve, please and earn a living. For those in high-income roles in this field, the career paths may vary, …
The words you use on your resume can differentiate you from other candidates and help you stand out. They can also emphasize your strongest qualifications. Words have power, so you want to select words for your resume carefully, keeping your goals in mind. For example, if you’re applying for management jobs, choose four of five …
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