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How to Retain Great Restaurant Employees

Key Takeaways

  • Restaurant turnover is traditionally higher than other industries, but there are still ways to engage your staff and keep resignations to a minimum.

  • Being presented with a clear path for career development can keep employees from looking elsewhere for future opportunities.

  • Cross-training enriches the job experience and helps your staff gain a new appreciation for the skills of their various coworkers.

  • As with other industries, providing your restaurant employees with educational opportunities is a great way to keep them engaged as they build new skills.

Don’t stay stuck in the grind of costly employee churn! Investing in your restaurant’s culture and increasing employee retention will bring you far greater returns than constantly funneling money toward hiring new staff. A healthy culture that makes front-of-house and back-of-house employees want to stick around also will positively impact your guest experience – and with it, your bottom line.

Use this free guide to gain actionable tips on:

  • prioritizing team-building
  • investing in professional development
  • fostering healthy competition
To learn more, download the How to Retain Great Restaurant Employees guide.

Key Takeaways

  • Restaurant turnover is traditionally higher than other industries, but there are still ways to engage your staff and keep resignations to a minimum.

  • Being presented with a clear path for career development can keep employees from looking elsewhere for future opportunities.

  • Cross-training enriches the job experience and helps your staff gain a new appreciation for the skills of their various coworkers.

  • As with other industries, providing your restaurant employees with educational opportunities is a great way to keep them engaged as they build new skills.