Flexibility and adaptability are essential as restaurants transition from summer to fall, with proactive scheduling as key to smoothly managing summer staff departures.
This article first appeared in QSR.
Start by building out schedules well in advance, considering the dates when seasonal workers will be leaving. Ask seasonal employees when they plan to depart with some lead time. This helps identify potential staffing gaps early and make informed decisions about hiring and training new employees. Â
Operators can promote workforce autonomy by giving employees a platform to swap shifts and request changes themselves. Pre-set rules and parameters ensure compliance, and positions can be set so shift swaps only occur between similar individuals.Â
To prepare for the departure of summer staff, it’s crucial to ramp up recruitment efforts well before the transition. Streamline this process by centralizing job postings, applicant reviews, interview schedules, candidate tracking, and communication with potential hires.
Automated communication tools can keep candidates informed throughout the hiring process, enhancing their experience and increasing the likelihood of securing new hires.
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