INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Finally, restaurants are welcoming eager diners back through open doors. If you’re searching for staff right now to meet that surge in demand, you’re not alone. The labor shortage is just the latest challenge restaurateurs need to overcome.
There’s no denying that it’s tough out there, but it’s still possible to attract the talented team you need to thrive.
In partnership with Indeed, this guide leverages OpenTable insights plus data and expertise from leading career websites, Indeed and Culinary Agents. It’s packed with actionable tips and advice directly from operators for hiring in this competitive labor market.
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Aggregate, manage and analyze your reviews across the most popular review sites in one place and create custom post-dining surveys.
Get in touch and stay in touch with guests about their visit from one central place the whole team can consult.