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Surviving the Turnover Storm: Strategies for Building a Strong Restaurant Workforce
In the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, host Jeremy mentions that they are joined by Kamyar Fadavi, Founder and CEO of TalentTroll and Zipyap. Kamyar discusses how his passion for technology led him to create TalentTroll, aimed at restructuring the hiring process in the restaurant and hospitality industry. His product, Zipyap, provides a unique, automated system that streamlines the hiring process for busy managers. He also emphasizes the need to understand job candidates' expectations and enhance the application experience to attract best talents. They further delve into the importance of employers building a brand, offering adequate employee training, and managing workforce turnover in the restaurant sector.
00:04 Introduction to the Podcast
00:48 Guest Introduction: Kamyar Faron
01:15 Kamyar's Background and Journey
03:26 The Problem of High Turnover in the Restaurant Industry
09:38 The Importance of Proper Onboarding and Training
13:38 Building an Employer Brand
19:02 Understanding the Value of Each Job Role
22:30 The Art of Flavor Profiling
23:04 The Importance of Team Accountability
23:19 Introducing Zippy App: A Solution for Talent Acquisition
23:59 The Challenges of Hiring in the Restaurant Industry
25:25 The High Cost of Employee Turnover
27:18 The Role of Branding in Talent Acquisition
28:48 Recruitment as a Marketing Function
29:14 The Importance of a Consistent Candidate Experience
38:59 The Power of Zippy App in Streamlining the Hiring Process
41:50 Engaging with Zippy App
43:47 Closing Thoughts on Talent Acquisition