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4 business books that boost leadership

 By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 15, 2015

Mentors, TED Talks and books help shape management styles. Here are several operators picks on training literature that changed the way they do business.

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Specialized jobs bring unexpected benefits

 By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Operators are adding specialized roles for workers who aren't spending time in a white apron, but focusing on improving the operation in surprising ways.

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Strategies for recruiting cooks

By Amy McKeever on Nov. 30, 2015

All segments of foodservice are facing a cook shortage; nearly half of respondents in FSD’s 2015 B&I Census reported that recruiting staff is an issue.

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3 ways to recruit top talent at a job fair

By Dina Berta on Nov. 16, 2015

FSDs are looking for talent. With the market starting to tighten, the job fair has returned as an effective means to find potential qualified candidates.

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10 questions to ask cafeteria candidates

By Jim Korner on Nov. 16, 2015

10 key questions that will gauge a cafeteria candidate's dependability, attendance, skills, knowledge and their ability to work with others on the job.

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3 tips for organizing your holiday schedule

By Alaina Lancaster on Nov. 14, 2015

Holiday staffing can feel like an uphill battle against requests for time off. With guidance from these operators, you'll organize a holiday schedule.

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How UConn’s foodservice holds turnover at 6%

By Bianca N. Herron on Nov. 11, 2015

In an industry where triple-digit turnover rates aren’t unusual, UConn’s Dennis Pierce has found a way to significantly undercut those numbers. Here are three ways he does it.

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How quick training sessions get staff up to speed

By Katie Fanuko on Oct. 20, 2015

76 percent of foodservice directors cited finding time for staff training as their top training challenge in FoodService Director’s 2014 Big Picture Survey.

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6 strategies to cut down customer wait times

By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 15, 2015

Lengthy lines are a thorn in the side of any foodservice operation and can lead to cranky customers and lower profits if fewer diners are processed.

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How to handle eating disorders

By Dana Moran on Oct. 15, 2015

How should workers handle a situation in which they suspect a diner has an eating disorder? HR insider is here with tips on how to spot and what to do.

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