“You can’t have a successful service in a restaurant without a great dishwasher.” — Emeril Lagasse. Every great service starts in the dish pit. The quiet metronome that keeps plates, glasses, and morale circulating… one rack at a time. Chefs from Bourdain to Emeril, Keller, and Redzepi have all said, in their own ways, that […] The post How To Hire A Dishwasher: The 1‑Page Plan You Can Use Today appeared first on Poached.| Poached
2025 restaurant overtime rules explained. See exempt salary thresholds by state and practical steps to keep roles exempt or convert to hourly + OT.| Poached
You did the hard part—found a great hire. Now the clock starts. In restaurants, most attrition happens in the first 90 days, and the first 30 are make‑or‑break. Research in organizational psychology is clear: structured onboarding that builds role clarity, social connection, and early wins dramatically improves retention and time‑to‑productivity. Here’s a simple, proven plan […]| Poached
Hiring a chef on gut feel alone is expensive. The good news: decades of research in industrial‑organizational psychology give us reliable tools that predict on‑the‑job performance. Here are five you can put to work this week. 1. Use structured behavioral interviews (not chit‑chat)Why it works: Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior, and […] The post How to Hire a Chef: 5 Science‑Backed Ways to Get the Right Fit appeared first on Poached.| Poached
Running a restaurant today isn’t just about great food — it’s about staying sharp, reading customer behavior, and adapting faster than ever. In 2025, six major menu trends are shaping how guests decide where to dine and how restaurants can keep margins strong. The good news? Every one of these can be translated into actionable […]| Poached
Staff Burnout is Contagious and Dangerous. Here’s How Restaurant Managers Can Proactively Mitigate Burnout Among Employees| Poached
When executed properly, all-hands meetings have the potential to drive transparency and alignment that will make your business stronger.| SpriggHR
More and more employers are transitioning to a paid time off (PTO) system that encompasses all absence policies into one all-inclusive plan.| SpriggHR
The best manager best practices are those that focus on fostering authentic connections between yourself, your employees, & the organization.| SpriggHR
To get the best results from your organization’s employee reward and recognition program, it is important to know the differences!| SpriggHR
Executive Coaching and Leadership Development Experiences| Strata Leadership
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