The Tech Connection in Attracting Talent

3 Min Read By MRM Staff

Summer is prime hiring time for restaurants. However, according to recent data, the “quit rate” in the US accommodation and food services is the highest among sectors and is outpacing the overall quit rate by more than 70 percent. What can restaurant operators do to attract and retain talent  for the busy season ahead?

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy at Paycom on the role technology plays in hiring and retention. She brings more than 17 years of human resources and talent acquisition expertise to her role. She previously spent three years  as an executive recruiter for restaurants, and her recruitment experience varies from fast food chains to fine dining, and for roles ranging front of house, back of house and management.

In what ways should restaurants be utilizing technology to reach potential staff as well as retain the ones they have?Restaurants, just like any high-turnover…