How To Hire: Language Barriers, Dress Codes, and Setting Standards

How To Hire: Language Barriers, Dress Codes, and Setting Standards

Author: Kara Restaurant Group February 21, 2023 Duration: 11:04

George, Peter, and Noelle are having a threesome, and by that, we mean hosting the podcast together…And on that inappropriate note, let’s talk about human resources and hiring standards.

In the restaurant industry, particularly in seasonal economies like Cape May County, it can sometimes be challenging to find enough qualified help to staff your shifts fully. So, what do you do when faced with a lack of experienced applicants – hire a potentially harmful employee and max out your seating capacity, or limit your seating and keep only the best staff? Both options come with risks, so which one offers the greater reward? Hear our opinions and insights on related topics, including:

  • What are the costs of hiring employees without a full grasp of the native language in front-of-house roles?
  • Can work ethic outweigh lack of experience?
  • Does front-of-house staff’s appearance impact business?
  • Do tattoos even matter when it comes to hiring today?
  • Will outdated (read: discriminatory) hiring practices continue forcing businesses to close?
  • Are there times when you just need to hire someone with a heartbeat to fill the gap?

Behind every great meal is a story that’s often messy, chaotic, and surprisingly funny. Restaurant Punk is that story, told straight from the trenches by the team behind Kara Restaurant Group. This isn't a polished, corporate guide. It's the raw, unfiltered conversation that happens after hours, where decades of hard-won experience collide with the absurd reality of running restaurants. You'll hear the kind of hilarious, cringe-worthy anecdotes that only come from a life spent in hospitality, paired with genuinely humbling advice on building a business that actually treats people well-staff and guests alike. Each episode feels like pulling up a stool next to veterans who have seen it all, offering a necessary release valve for the industry's daily pressures and a spark of inspiration for entrepreneurs brave enough to try it themselves. It’s a blend of business savvy, artistic struggle, and comedic relief, all served up without the pretense. Tune into this podcast for a unique mix of lessons learned the hard way and the unvarnished truth about creating a place where people want to be, all delivered with the kind of energy that keeps the kitchen-and the conversation-moving.
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