Restaurant Management
It’s Not Retiring – It’s Re-Wiring! Come ‘Unretire’ with Me.
Have you been thinking about retiring but feel you’re not quite ready? The labor force is aging, and a lot of people are having the same opposing thoughts. You’re not alone! I hope this gives you a new and fresh perspective from someone who has ‘been there.’ Making the transition from being a full-time, lifelong…
Which Hospitality Tech Trends Should You Be Watching and Embracing?
It comes as no surprise that technology is at the top of the list of trends shaping today’s hotel and restaurant industries. Innovative apps and tools are being applied across operations at tech-savvy companies, and the benefits are emanating outward into the market. What are operators doing, and what are the results of these efforts?…
What Is the Primary Reason New Employees Leave a Job Soon After Hire?
📊 The results are in! 📊 At Goodwin Recruiting, we recently asked our network of hiring managers, recruiters, and job candidates to share the top reason why a candidate would leave a job soon after being hired. The results we received on early employee turnover were across the board but ultimately pointed to a lack…
It Was Only 10 a.m. When I Realized New York Would Never Be the Same…
Back in 2001, I was working as the assistant general manager at a fine dining restaurant at The Plaza hotel in New York City. On the night of Monday, September 10, I was visiting my dad on Long Island. I decided to spend the night and head into Manhattan in the morning. The next…
Gratitude: How Joining Goodwin Recruiting Impacted My Career and Family
It is September 2022, and I am sharing this personal story to raise awareness that this is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. When a diagnosis happened in our family, it hit us hard, but we are hopeful for our daughter and grateful that recruiting allowed me the opportunity to be present as a father and continue…
Advice for Candidates Reentering the Workforce – and Employers Needing Great Talent
Due to the pandemic, the last two+ years forced an unexpected shift in employment status for millions of people. Today, as people move to rejoin the workforce, they are finding new challenges in getting hired, even though there is a shortage of workers. Here’s one of those challenges: There is a stigma or bias toward…
How Goodwin Recruiting Helped Me Become a Foster Parent
Growing up, I was fortunate to have hardworking parents who did everything they could to raise a family of six children. With strong Sicilian roots, our large, extended family get-togethers were weekly occurrences. Missing a family holiday dinner was unheard of. Family came first in anything and everything. I remember seeing advertisements on TV…
Who Should You Watch in This Watershed Year of Entrepreneurship?
Everybody loves a success story, especially when we see a new player or entity leap from their early stages of development into a flourishing entrepreneur and startup company. There’s a whole lot of that going on right now, and new contenders are stepping out each day. Which entrepreneurs are making the biggest waves? Who…
Hiring an Agency Is the Best Way to Find Your Next Restaurant Manager
Finding the right restaurant manager can be a daunting task, especially when your need is urgent. With more than 4 million restaurants in the United States competing for the most sought-after talent, how do you quickly identify and attract a top-notch candidate? I can testify that your journey is easier if you use an agency…
Pave a Road to Success in Hospitality Management
Lately, it seems the hospitality industry and hospitality businesses are getting a bad rap when it comes to social media and the news. But the truth is, the hospitality industry has fantastic opportunities to offer. If you put in the effort, you will achieve success. Here are some reasons why the hospitality industry is a…
