Five Ways to Increase Employee Retention with the Next Generation of Chefs

Finding employees willing to take on the demanding hard work of a kitchen and retaining those employees has always been a struggle, and it’s time restaurants begin looking at solutions to the problem for the next generation of chefs. This generation, Gen Z, has grown up relentlessly surrounded by technology — whether it's at-school laptops, online gaming, or digital communication, it's here to stay. 

In order to grow productivity and retain workers long-term, it’s essential to tie technology into the kitchen. Here are a few ways I learned from personal experience as an executive chef that using technology can help retain workers, make each employee feel comfortable in their role, and foster long-lasting relationships. 

1. Polish the Onboarding ProcessOnboarding is critical to keeping and maintaining good employees, but luckily, technology can help perfect this challenging process. Through tech, business owners and managers can begin with clear expectations up front…