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As I continue to explore new opportunities, I took some time this morning to reflect on three significant takeaways I've had over the last few weeks. 1. The industry I am in never fails to impress me, with its abundance of incredible individuals. The number of people who have provided introductions and referrals is truly remarkable (there are too many to list in this post, but they know who they are)! 2. This journey has been incredibly educational. It's enlightening to take a step back and observe vast array of new technologies and advancements that are shaping the restaurant industry. 3. Personal reflection on what I desire in my next role has been paramount. In almost every conversation, I've been asked, "What do you want to do next?" I think it's common for many of us to have taken a job for the wrong reasons, such as pay, title or I just need a job. For me, I want the next opportunity to be with a company that is making exciting contributions in the industry by solving the challenges that restaurants face today and in the future. #restaurantindustry #restauranttechnology #restauranttrends

Elevate Your Resume as a Restaurant Manager with Quantifiable Achievements When assembling your resume as a dedicated restaurant manager, it's essential to go beyond mere claims of competence and showcase tangible results that demonstrate your expertise. In the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, numbers speak volumes, especially when highlighting your ability to control costs effectively. Quantifiable achievements provide concrete evidence of your impact and proficiency in managing the crucial aspects of a restaurant operation. For instance, detailing how you controlled costs in both food and labor can be a game-changer in setting your resume apart. Consider including specific examples such as: -Implemented inventory management strategies that reduced food costs by 15% annually. -Optimized scheduling processes leading to a 20% decrease in labor expenses while maintaining high service standards. -Introduced waste reduction initiatives resulting in a 25% decrease in overall operational costs. By incorporating such quantifiable metrics, you not only demonstrate your capability to streamline operations but also showcase your strategic mindset and financial acumen. Potential employers are keen to see how your leadership directly impacted the bottom line and contributed to the overall success of the restaurant. In the realm of resume building for restaurant managers, numbers matter. They validate your claims, substantiate your skills, and ultimately position you as a results-oriented professional who delivers measurable value. So, leverage these quantifiable achievements to make a lasting impression and elevate your career prospects in the dynamic world of hospitality. #NorthDakota #SDjobs #SouthDakota #MTjobs #Montana #WYjobs #Wyoming #GeckoHospitality #WereHiring #LetGoAndLetGecko #GrowYourBusiness #Business #RecruitmentAgency #NowHiring #restaurant #foodservice #opportunity #hoteliers #hotelmanagement

I'm seeking advice from my experienced connections on a career transition challenge. With a background in Restaurant Management, including roles as Manager, General Manager, and Director, I am now transitioning to the Technology industry, focusing on entry to associate level restaurant point of sale technical support. I've faced rejections due to job titles/experience on my resume being to advanced for the positions that I am applying for. I have omitted some of my work history, even though the duties and accomplishments would be relevant just to stay within the recommended two pages. How should I address this issue on my resume effectively? #CareerTransition #ResumeAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment

For day 3, I'd like to highlight a professional experience that I am thankful for, despite being overwhelmingly negative. As a starving student, it took 6 months of applying with no experience to waiter jobs before I got a hit at Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Fantastic place to work despite student pay with excellent coworkers and good perks. Sadly, after 3 months there, we are all called in for a meeting where we learned the lease has been bought out, and we're all being laid off. Not discouraging, I set out in search of a new job, and very quickly had an interview at a large Italian restaurant chain. The interview went well, they accepted my request of £7.50 an hour. After my first shift, I quickly realized there were issues present. Severely understaffed, with what few waiters there were running up and down dangerous staircases in a converted cathedral, waiters were expected to make the desserts as the kitchen was understaffed, and the assistant manager who had been all smiles during the interview turned into a monster, while the general manager quit on my second day. I stuck it out to my first paycheck: they had paid me £5.50 an hour, £2 below the agreed upon rate. I told the assistant manager, who said he'd look into it. The next day, 2 incidents led me to quit: the first was being called into a meeting where I was told by the AM "if we pay you more we have to pay everyone more". The second came hours later as my then-girlfriend came in at the end of my shift, and the AM leaned over and whispered something about her that is not worth sharing years later. I immediately told him he could expect my resignation the following day. Moral of the story: being a decent human being is the number one most important skill in management. You may make a quick buck off the aforementioned leadership style, but you will never create a lasting, motivated team that will not only be able to, but want to, create true business value. #ProfessionalExperience #CareerLessons #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #ManagementSkills #CareerGrowth #LifeLessons #ThankfulThursday #Resilience #WorkEthic #PositiveMindset #EmployeeExperience #TeamMotivation #CareerJourney #RestaurantIndustry #JobHunting #PersonalGrowth

【Exciting News! Introducing FJOB: Your Ultimate Free Job Searching Solution for the Food and Beverage Industry】 A revolutionary new service, FJOB , enables you to find your dream job. This groundbreaking platform represents a significant leap forward for the Food and Beverage industry. ＜Unlock Your Dream Career Change in the Food and Beverage Industry with FJOB＞ FJOB is a specialized job search service catering to full-time positions within the food and beverage industry. Job seekers can effortlessly discover job opportunities that align perfectly with their preferences by setting desired criteria such as occupations, conditions, location, and more through an intuitive interface. With its industry-specific focus, FJOB ensures users can easily find suitable jobs without any confusion or difficulty. The key feature of FJOB is that when job seekers inquire about a job, they receive support from dedicated career advisors. Unlike conventional job sites, our career advisors can suggest the most suitable job opportunities based on the trends of the job listing and the preferences of the job seekers.   ＜Empowering Fairness in the Food and Beverage Industry: FJOB, Your Dedicated Career Support Solution＞ Since its establishment in 2008, FJOB has been providing specialized career support services as a job agent for the food and beverage industry, assisting over 12,000 job seekers. Together with our group companies, we have built a network of over 40,000 food and beverage companies, resulting in successful placements in more than 1,200 companies. Guided by our mission to "transform the food and beverage industry from within," we operate with the aim of enriching and bringing happiness to people's lives through seamless career transitions.   ＜Stay Informed with the Latest Updates on Food and Beverage - Your Go-To Job Site!＞ The reason behind the abundance of job listings on FJOB is attributed to M&A Properties, which operates this platform, and its extensive network of approximately 40,000 food and beverage companies. Our group offers comprehensive consulting services for store businesses and consistently collaborates to gather the latest information on food and beverage companies. As a result, FJOB can provide a diverse range of up-to-date job listings, catering to newly established growing companies as well as major publicly listed corporations. FJOB aims to post more than 10,000 job listings within a year, providing a wide variety of job opportunities such as Izakaya, bars, renowned restaurants, high-end establishments, and hotel positions. In addition to job listings, FJOB also shares valuable information through videos, news, and other resources to support career transitions and development. We are committed to updating this information daily, ensuring that our platform serves as a valuable tool for users to find their ideal workplace.

Last week, I had an enjoyable conversation with clients over dinner, where we shared stories about early jobs and how they shaped our careers. It made me reflect on my own journey and the lessons I learned during my time in the service industry. Before I ventured into the business side of building and construction, I spent my teens and early twenties working in fine dining. I started in the dish tank and quickly moved to working on desserts, and then Pantry station, Sauté and Grill. At 21, I was somehow trusted enough to take on the role of Sous Chef and lead my first professional staff. It was an incredible experience filled with a thousand hilarious and sometimes harrowing stories that I still enjoy sharing. Here's the gist of what I believe I've carried with me since those days in the kitchen: Sense of Urgency: In the fast-paced environment of a kitchen, every second counts. The dinner rush taught me to work quickly and efficiently without compromising on quality. Attention to Detail: From perfecting a dish to ensuring consistency and properly managing food costs, attention to detail was paramount. This skill has been crucial in my career, ensuring precision and excellence in everything I do. Perseverance and Quality Control: The relentless pursuit of perfection and the commitment to delivering high-quality results have been ingrained in me since my culinary days. Team Building: Collaborating with a diverse team in a high-pressure environment taught me the importance of communication, trust, and teamwork. Customer Service: Ensuring guest satisfaction and handling feedback gracefully helped me develop a customer-first mindset that I carry into all my professional interactions. There was no rush quite like the dinner rush – the adrenaline, the chaos, and the sheer determination to serve every guest with excellence. And then came the denouement, the calm after the storm, where you and your team put the pieces of the kitchen back together, ready to do it all over again the next day. These early roles can be far from glamorous, but they build the foundation upon which great careers are built. No beginning, no matter how humble, is inconsequential. So, I'm curious...What was the most influential job you had early in your career, and how does it impact the work you do today? I invite you to share your experiences and reflect on the lessons learned from those starting positions. Let’s celebrate the value of hard work and the incredible journeys that shape who we are. #CareerJourney #ServiceIndustry #LifeSkills #ProfessionalGrowth #EarlyCareer #LessonsLearned

【Exciting News! Introducing FJOB: Your Ultimate Free Job Searching Solution for the Food and Beverage Industry】 A revolutionary new service, FJOB , enables you to find your dream job. This groundbreaking platform represents a significant leap forward for the Food and Beverage industry. ＜Unlock Your Dream Career Change in the Food and Beverage Industry with FJOB＞ FJOB is a specialized job search service catering to full-time positions within the food and beverage industry. Job seekers can effortlessly discover job opportunities that align perfectly with their preferences by setting desired criteria such as occupations, conditions, location, and more through an intuitive interface. With its industry-specific focus, FJOB ensures users can easily find suitable jobs without any confusion or difficulty. The key feature of FJOB is that when job seekers inquire about a job, they receive support from dedicated career advisors. Unlike conventional job sites, our career advisors can suggest the most suitable job opportunities based on the trends of the job listing and the preferences of the job seekers. ＜Empowering Fairness in the Food and Beverage Industry: FJOB, Your Dedicated Career Support Solution＞ Since its establishment in 2008, FJOB has been providing specialized career support services as a job agent for the food and beverage industry, assisting over 12,000 job seekers. Together with our group companies, we have built a network of over 40,000 food and beverage companies, resulting in successful placements in more than 1,200 companies. Guided by our mission to "transform the food and beverage industry from within," we operate with the aim of enriching and bringing happiness to people's lives through seamless career transitions.   ＜Stay Informed with the Latest Updates on Food and Beverage - Your Go-To Job Site!＞ The reason behind the abundance of job listings on FJOB is attributed to M&A Properties, which operates this platform, and its extensive network of approximately 40,000 food and beverage companies. Our group offers comprehensive consulting services for store businesses and consistently collaborates to gather the latest information on food and beverage companies. As a result, FJOB can provide a diverse range of up-to-date job listings, catering to newly established growing companies as well as major publicly listed corporations. FJOB aims to post more than 10,000 job listings within a year, providing a wide variety of job opportunities such as Izakaya, bars, renowned restaurants, high-end establishments, and hotel positions. In addition to job listings, FJOB also shares valuable information through videos, news, and other resources to support career transitions and development. We are committed to updating this information daily, ensuring that our platform serves as a valuable tool for users to find their ideal workplace.

Resilience and determination are crucial qualities in any potential food and beverage industry candidate. 💫💫 Career background and education are great and all, but they aren't the only things you should be looking for. With ever-evolving challenges and opportunities, I'm finding that adaptability and flexibility - the attributes that underpin true resilience - are becoming more and more essential for employees to thrive in varying situations and environments. Hiring managers, let me help you find them to fill your next role. 👀👀👀 #Recruitment #FoodAndBeverageRecruiter

You can hire all the best people; however, for those you hire to be successful, YOU owe your staff the most important part of leading a team: You need to FEED them positive management skills daily! I can summarize this in an acronym: I-MEAL INSPIRE MOTIVATE ENCOURAGE ACKNOWLEDGE LISTEN

My wonderful friend and colleague Sophie Dawson opened up about A-Level results day... this is just heartwarming! Read it here... 🤩💗 🎉 Happy A-Level Results Day! 🎉   "Happy" might not be the first word that comes to mind! I vividly remember the anxiety of waking up on this day, unsure if I had achieved the grades I needed to get into university. Like many, I had big plans for September and worried about what the future might hold.   When I finally opened my results, they were decent - I was relieved, but then something unexpected happened. I realised I wasn’t ready to dive into a degree just yet, especially since I still hadn’t figured out what career path I truly wanted. So, I made the decision to take a gap year and landed a part-time job at The Sportsman, an Ember Inns pub.   Fast forward to today, and it turns out that not having a degree hasn’t held me back at all. I’m in a job I love, working for a company that values and supports me. My journey in hospitality has been incredible, and I’m now pursuing my Level 5 HR CIPD qualification with exciting opportunities ahead. Who would’ve thought I’d find a fulfilling career in hospitality?   So, if you or someone you know is receiving results today, remember that there are many paths to success. Consider all your options, and don’t overlook the amazing opportunities that a career in hospitality can offer.   Explore our available roles below and take the first step towards a career you’ll love!   https://lnkd.in/eFujArxS   #lifeatmab #alevelresults #careerinhospitality #resultsday