Understanding the Lifecycle of a Seasonal Hire

With the holiday season often comes a surge in dining out: shoppers are grabbing quick bites between stores, families are reconnecting over dinner at their favorite hometown restaurants, and people are seeking professionally-prepared meals for their various holiday gatherings. Restaurants added nearly 70,000 jobs this September, a sign of hope that demand will grow despite inflation-weary consumers’ pullback on restaurant spending. 

Seasonal hires can have an outsized impact on how a restaurant fares during a busy period. Whether the business has just staffed up for the holidays or experiences their busy period at a different time of the year, investing in seasonal talent is a crucial part of labor strategy year-round. 

To facilitate a successful seasonal hiring process, restaurant operators must understand the full lifecycle of a seasonal hire – from recruitment to onboarding to retention – and how each stage presents an opportunity for restaurants to enhance their…