Onboarding and employee retention have always been a significant challenge for the owners and operators. Nowadays, good people are hard to find and retain. Partially that’s because of the recent pandemic’s role towards increased procrastination.
Due to government lockdowns, many restaurants were forced to close for months, and some even had to let go of precious staff. Those unemployed briefly got laid back for a very long time.
By mid-2020, the industry narrowed to 5.9 million jobs, and restaurant jobs were down to 75%. Whatever the reasons, if you are struggling to retain your staff, here are a few tips to handle the situation.
Be Crystal-clear With Your Employees
Transparency is a significant aspect of management. Employees, especially millennials, want to know what’s happening and what the restaurant owner is doing.
Doing so promotes a feeling of connection’ among employees. If you can encourage transparency among employees, they will feel more connected and encouraged to outperform their competitors.
Keep a Stable Environment
The restaurant business is not always stable; it can be unpredictable too. No two days can be the same. This affects employees’ efficiency, and they have no idea what to expect next.
Provide them with the stability they need to perform efficiently. Keep communication lines open and stay consistent.
Better Planning
Planning is essential to perform at peak levels. Forecasting problems and being active in resolving these issues can go a long way in keeping stress and disorder off the list. Try making a list of things to do in the future and plan accordingly.
Be Creative
The restaurant doesn’t seem like a place for it when it comes to innovation. It is. Whether it is new PoS tech or adopting a new employee sign-on technology, these minor innovations keep restaurant businesses successful.
