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In October, the unemployment rate hit its lowest point since the Vietnam War, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And it’s a number that is significantly affecting foodservice hiring.
Not only are directors and chefs having a tough time filling job s but they also can’t find enough skilled workers to execute the menu and provide good customer service. As operators continue to grapple with this problem, some are finding the solution lies in extensive cross-training.
Multitasking to stretch staff“Every staff member is trained to multitask,” says Kory Samuels,...
Industry News & Opinion
Residents of Missouri and Arkansas voted on Tuesday to increase their state’s minimum wage to $12 and $11, respectively.
The wage hikes approved for the two states will be phased into place over a period of years.
In Missouri, where the minimum is currently $7.85 an hour, foodservice operators and other employers will be required to pay a minimum of $8.60 as of Jan. 1, $9.45 in 2020, $10.30 in 2021, $11.15 in 2022 and $12 in 2023.
Arkansas’ pay floor will rise to $11 by 2021. The legal minimum wage will rise to $9.25 an hour on Jan. 1, $10 a year later and $11 the...
Menu Development
More than a third of college students (39%) say they have a few snacks between meals, according to Technomic’s 2017 College & University Consumer Trend Report , powered by Ignite. While fresh fruit is the snack of choice for college kids, operators can also satisfy cravings with more standard snacking fare such as chips. Here are the most preferred snacks for college students.
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Menu Development
Step into any of Florida State University’s three dining halls on a Friday and you’ll be met with a line that is often 30 to 40 guests deep. Since before the current dining team can remember, Honey Fried Chicken Fridays have been a popular weekly routine for Florida State students, as well as the surrounding Tallahassee community.
“You’ve got to get there early, or you’ve got to be patient because it’s that popular,” says Scott Bryan, public relations specialist for Seminole Dining.
While FSU’s famous honey fried chicken has been on the menu for years, chefs recently...