Dennis Knows Food

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Episode Summary

In Episode 77 of Dennis Knows Food, host Luke LaBree leads a timely discussion on restaurant staffing with Dennis Food Service team members Samantha Hammond, Teagan Anne, and Corporate Chef Trevor Lizotte. With spring hiring season approaching, this episode offers fresh perspectives for foodservice operators who've exhausted traditional recruitment methods. In this episode we’ll explore how cultivating a positive workplace culture and effectively showcasing it can attract and retain quality staff. Whether you're struggling to find qualified candidates or looking to strengthen your existing team, this episode provides actionable insights beyond conventional hiring approaches. Perfect timing for operators planning their spring staffing strategy.

Episode Notes

In Episode 77 of Dennis Knows Food, host Luke LaBree leads a timely discussion on restaurant staffing with Dennis Food Service team members Samantha Hammond, Teagan Anne, and Corporate Chef Trevor Lizotte. With spring hiring season approaching, this episode offers fresh perspectives for foodservice operators who've exhausted traditional recruitment methods.

In this episode we’ll explore how cultivating a positive workplace culture and effectively showcasing it can attract and retain quality staff, including:

* Leveraging social media to highlight workplace culture authentically

* Empowering employees to create content and share their experiences

* Building an environment where skill development happens naturally

* Converting potential candidates by demonstrating genuine employee appreciation

Whether you're struggling to find qualified candidates or looking to strengthen your existing team, this episode provides actionable insights beyond conventional hiring approaches. Perfect timing for operators planning their spring staffing strategy.