Exceptional Careers Opening Now for the Hospitality Industry
We are getting ready for high season in the hospitality industry. Summer is low season for South Florida’s hotel and hospitality industry. But during the months between November, December, January the industry tend to experience its best turnouts; meaning hotel rooms get booked to capacity and restaurants see more patrons dining at their tables than any other months out of the year. Although some hotels and restaurants may see low occupancies before and after the high summer season, that doesn’t mean tourists stop visiting South Florida nor does it mean people completely stop dining out after summer. Matter-of-fact, you might be surprised to find out that the upcoming holiday season is as prosperous for the hotel and hospitality businesses as it is for the retail industry. People buy gifts for their friends and love ones and often, those gifts include gift cards to hotels and restaurants. So as retail destinations such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Amazon get ready for Black Friday and the humongous rush of customers that come with it so are hotels and restaurants. “Hotels tend to offer great package deal around the holiday season and restaurants tend to update their menus to match the theme of the holidays,” says RMG Staffing President Ricardo Michelangeli. “Hotels and restaurants are starting to add more employees to their staff in order to support the holiday rush. Our industry will definitely end the year on a high note.” In preparation for the holiday season and as a sign they are gearing up for an awesome introduction to 2019 JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa in Aventura and RMG Staffing holds numerous events event where prospective employees get the opportunity to introduce themselves our hiring managers and also get a taste of what it’s like working for the hotel at hotel location. Some of the positions the hotel is looking to fill include servers, bartenders, pool servers, VIP hostesses, bussers, food runners, personnel for their golf court and retail department. Addition positions include management; food, beverage and culinary; housekeeping and laundry; concierge, front office and guest services; sales, administration, and security. All across Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale and in Miami Beach, more hotels are looking to hire in preparation for the upcoming holiday seas. InterContinental Hotel Miami which had many renovations, technology upgrades, and other luxury design enhancements is the site of the city’s New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration. This makes them quite attractive for those looking for work during the holiday season. Another notable hotel that stands out is SLS Hotel South Beach. Since their 2013 opening, the hotel has been very popular in South Beach’s nightlife. They will surely be ramping up their staff in preparation for the rush of visitors and locals who are planning holiday vacations or weekend getaways. Last but not least is Fontainebleau Miami Beach. This historical hotel stands out more than any other. They have great events throughout the year but they tend to increase the momentum during the holiday season so if you’re interested in great jobs opportunity in the hotel and hospitality industry, you may be placed at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, so go ahead send us your resume at apply@rmgstaffing.com. The hotel and hospitality industry is looking to end 2018 with a great celebratory bang. Don’t hesitate to contact RMG Staffing for great career opportunities the industry will be offering for the upcoming holiday season. Don’t miss the opportunity, submit your resume to apply@rmgstaffing.com or call +1 (305) 890-1562
The gig economy and its effects on the Staffing Industry
By definition, a gig economy is a work environment where a company uses technology to reach prospective employees or short-term contract workers to fill temporary positions or perform tasks that usually doesn’t take a long time to perform. Sounds weird? Well think of ridesharing app Uber and you’ll get what we mean. Aside from Uber other companies that operate within the gig economy industry include Upwork, Snagajob, Amazon Flex, Etsy and the list goes on. Upwork connects web developers and IT professionals looking for work with companies who are looking to hire for short-term projects. Snagajob is an app you can use to find anything from day labor jobs to positions with big companies. Amazon Flex is the Amazon’s version of Uber, where the company uses regular folks who own cars to make deliveries to customers who order products off their website, and Etsy is a marketplace people use to sell handmade items, vintage products, and other creative goods. There are hundreds of many more out there. If you a Smartphone then you have access to the hundreds of companies that post want ads through these apps. “The trend toward a gig economy has begun. A study by Intuit predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers would be independent contractors. There are a number of forces behind the rise in short-term jobs. For one thing, in this digital age, the workforce is increasingly mobile and work can increasingly be done from anywhere, so that job and location are decoupled. That means that freelancers can select among temporary jobs and projects around the world, while employers can select the best individuals for specific projects from a larger pool than that available in any given area,” Tech Target reported. The staffing agencies were the ones who have traditionally matched these types of workers with employers. Not only did staffing agencies find people jobs they also acted as trusted professionals who provided prospective employees with guidance, training, and extensive career knowledge in their particular field. “Staffing firms typically offer free training to their candidates,” says CEO of RMG Staffing Ricardo Michelangeli. “Whether it’s brushing up on Microsoft Office applications or advice on resume preparation. We at RMG to that and much, much more!” Staffing agencies doing much much more for their candidates is what continues to separate the industry from the gig economy, and it’s the same reason why great companies continue to rely on us for exceptionally skilled workers instead of resorting to apps. In addition, agencies can help candidates through any shift in the current job market and help candidates adjust to those changes. Technology will continue to evolve and we as human beings will continue to do our best to keep up. Experts admit that the gig economy will continue to grow and evolve and we should also expect to see various levels of instability. The Staffing industry has been here since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and so in other words, we’re not going anywhere.
On The Scene with RMG Staffing: Job Fair at UM
If you’re interested in working in the hospitality or Event industry and haven’t walked through our doors or contacted us, do it now. We’re always looking for enthusiastic people that will help our clients prosper. Recently, RMG Staffing participated in a beautiful job fair held on the University of Miami campus. The event was attended by hundreds of people looking for jobs in various industries. Others were there to network and improve their careers. “Attending a job fair is one of many things one can do to landing a job,” says President and CEO of RMG Staffing Ricardo Michelangeli. “The job fair at UM gave us the opportunity to meet some of the best talents out there. It also gave prospective employees the chance to have face to face greetings with hiring managers. My advice is, if you’re looking for a job or another opportunity to improving your career don’t just sit in front of a computer and look on the internet. Be out and about and attend a job fair. It’s always great when an employer sees the faces behind those resumes.” So if you’re planning to attend a job fair soon, here are some key things you might do to increase the possibility of getting hired on the spot. Make a list of participating companies in advance and choose which companies interest you. Review prospective employers’ websites and social media presence. Dress in business attire. Bring more than 10 copies of your resume and include letters of recommendation. Practice your interview skills. Once you’re at the job fair: Review the job fair’s pamphlet and the area map. Begin your network with the companies you’re most interested in. Relax and be confident. If there is a wait to speak to the company representative, be patient and wait. Always greet with a firm handshake and a smile. The conversation with the company representative should be 50% listening and 50% talking. Get their contact information and certainly give yours if the conversation goes well. Thank them for their time. Before leaving the job fair: Review the list of contact information you acquired. Review the job fair’s pamphlet and see whether there were any companies you missed. Keep the pamphlet for future reference. The job fair at the University of Miami was one of many job fairs RMG Staffing attends regularly. If you’re ever at one of the many job fairs we attend, stop by our booth. We’re always looking for skilled individuals to join our exciting team.
How to Improve Your Job Search Results
RMG Staffing has been in the hospitality and staffing industry for more than a decade. With a wonderful and dedicated team, we have and will continue to provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to making our clients feel like rock stars, RMG Staffing is blessed to be in a position where we can dramatically improve the careers of those who want to excel in South Florida’s hospitality industry. We also try to give excellent career advice to every prospective employee that walks through our doors. One of the many pieces of advice we offer is ways to improve one’s job search. Here are four key ways to jump-starting your career in the right path. 1. Focus on the High-Return Job Efforts Job boards have less than a 5% effectiveness rate while networking has more than a 50% effectiveness rate. Start by selecting 10 to 30 companies where you would love to work. Do a company search on LinkedIn and identify the decision makers and their staff. Follow the company and people on LinkedIn and Facebook, join their groups and conversations, and comment on their blogs. 2. Review Your Online Presence Studies show that 88% of employers Google prospective employees’ names so make sure you have a completed LinkedIn profile. Check your various social media presences and be careful of the content you post. Take down or change any comments that reflect poorly on you. 3. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Would you show up if a recruiter was searching through LinkedIn to find people for the position you are seeking? Try it and if you are not on the first or second page, go back to your profile and add keywords to increase your ranking. A simple trick is to look at the profiles of the people who rank well and follow their examples. 4. Create Measurable Goals Stay disciplined. Set goals. For example, “I will make 15 networking calls and have two weekly meetings.” Make sure you are focusing on high-impact efforts like networking versus job board submissions. Keep a record of your efforts so if an employer calls, you can quickly determine when and how they were contacted.
Staffing Industry Trends
Summer 2018 is almost here. At this moment we’re either preparing for summer vacation or getting ready to jump into the seasonal employment job market. For those of you who are gearing up for the summer job opportunities in the hospitality industry, you’ll be happy to hear that our economy is showing positive gains. Overall the staffing industry is doing exceptionally well and a large number of staffing firms are anticipating increases in revenue this year compared to 2017. According to the 2018 North American Staffing & Recruiting Trends Report, the driving forces behind this growth are based on strategic planning devised by industry professionals who know how and what to prioritize. Staffing firms top three priorities: Increasing profitability (45%) Driving top-line revenue growth (43%) Improving candidate sourcing (42%) Increasing profitability is always a top priority for any business and staffing firms are using technology and social media to bring in revenue. Firms are using the latest apps to build their network and obtain new clients. These apps schedule virtual meetings and help keep track of sales. In reference to social media, websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram allows staffing firms to market their brand directly to consumers and clientele. In addition, social network websites like LinkedIn gives staffing firms a great platform for recruiting new talent to their team. The other trends that are driving the staffing industry in 2018 include: Improving the management of client relationships Expanding into new markets Automating and accelerating recruiting and placement processes Engaging candidates and improving the candidate experience Increasing employment brand development and marketing We at RMG Staffing understand what it takes to stay ahead of the pack. We constantly update ourselves on the latest trends in the industry. In addition to the previously mentioned priorities that are trending in the staffing industry for 2018, we also use various other initiatives to push our company and most importantly our clients to greater heights. These initiatives include improving our diversity, new interviewing tools in our hiring process and data collection. Miami is a city of various cultures from all over the world. As a step to improve our diversity, we seek out employees of various backgrounds and skills. Our clients also come from a diverse background. Our interviewing tools are quite innovative. In addition to hosting open houses, we also implement tech-driven skill assessments in our interviewing process that guarantees our clients’ needs are met. Our in-house IT department is exceptionally gifted in troubleshooting. If there is ever a tech issue, they are quick to analyze the situation and resolve the matter in sufficient timing. We’re almost halfway through 2018 and based on the current state of the staffing industry, we are looking to experience an exceptional ending for the year.
Moving to Miami from Out-of-State
There are many reasons why people choose to relocate from one state to the other. Sunny skies, great beaches, diverse culture, sumptuous cuisines, employment opportunities, and being closer to loved ones are reasons out-of-towners have made Miami their new home. Other reasons why people from out of state move to Florida include: no state income tax is a major perk, lower housing costs than many parts of the country, world-class beaches and outdoor entertainment, year-round warm weather, discounts to acclaimed local attractions. But no matter what the reasoning behind your move, we all end up running into the same logistical challenges. For those of you who are in the predicament of moving to Miami from another state, here are a few answers to some questions that will surely help alleviate the headaches that usually come with the move. Moving options A lot of people who relocate to our city from another state tend to do the moving without professional help or movers. Though this choice is the cheapest, sometimes doing all the packing and moving yourself can surely put a hurting on the body, mind, and soul. Here are some other options you can choose. Bekins Van Lines Full-service moves include everything — packing, loading, driving, and unloading — so it’s common for it to be the most expensive. Though Bekins Van Lines is known for full-service moving, they also offer an option where customers can do their own packing to save money. They’ll perform in-home estimates for more accurate quotes or can give ballpark estimates online. PODS PODS is typically thought of as a middle-of-the-road option. A portable storage container is delivered to you, you load belongings inside, and they deliver it to the new location. U-Haul Truck rental is the most do-it-yourself option for a move to a new state. You pack, pick up the equipment, load the truck, drive it, unload it and return it. U-Pack U-Pack operates similarly to PODS in that you do the packing and loading and don’t have to drive. However, thanks to an efficient transportation network, U-Pack offers a broad coverage area and rates often comparable to truck rental. Here are some steps you should take once you make your move: Sign up for a Florida driver’s license or identification card. Update car insurance to reflect your new address and register your car. After the relocation process, you might need to file taxes in two different states if you have earned income in both places throughout the year. Recently, U-Haul announced that Florida was amongst the top five states their customers are relocating to. Panama City, Kissimmee, Brandon, St. Cloud, Melbourne, Davenport, Boca Raton, Bradenton, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami are the popular Florida cities the moving company counted. These people are also coming from all parts of the US, including South America and Europe but no matter where you are coming, once you get settled in, you will definitely be happy you made the move to our wonderful city. Say Hello to Miami with RMG Staffing! We are here to help you find the best jobs fast!
The Best Jobs in Hospitality Industry and How to Find Them
We at RMG Staffing know that finding a job is always a difficult undertaking. Not only is difficult, it also comes with tremendous stress and headaches. And if you’re unemployed and short on cash, the ordeal in applying for a job, going through the interview process and waiting for a reply from a prospective employer could leave you distraught. Also, hotels and restaurants have had their own battle in building their staff. It’s a never ending battle for both employers and prospective employees to line up in the perfect match. To help improve this alignment one of the things that needs to be done is to increase the awareness. Prospective employees need to know where are the best jobs in the hospitality industry, how much they pay and what are the required duties and responsibilities. And employers need the proper screening in place before opening their doors to applicants. As an agency that specializes in the hospitality industry, if you’re looking for jobs in a hotel or a restaurant or if you’re a hotel or restaurant looking to upgrade your staff we have you covered. Top Jobs in the Hospitality Industry Hotel Manager The current median salary for a hotel manager is around $90,000 and could reach up to $125,000. Duties and responsibilities of hotel managers include supervising staff, property management and the allocation of funds to various departments. Entry level hotel manager position requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of experience within the industry. Restaurant Cook Manager A restaurant manager is the conductor of the insanity that goes in and around the kitchen. The entry level salary starts at the mid-40s. A lot of restaurants reply more on experience than education but if you want to work your way up to a higher position, some require a bachelor’s degree through culinary school. Bartender A bartender is one of those jobs that doesn’t need a higher education to make the big bucks. Though bartender school has been very popular, as long as you know how to mix drinks and have the experience to back it up, the salary for bartenders could start as the minimum of 30K to the hundreds of thousands. Waitress/ Waiter A waitress plays a vital role in the success of a restaurant. Like a bartender, you don’t need an education to be a waitress. It all comes down to experience and your skills in customer service. Most waitresses gets the majority of their income from tips and depending upon where you work at, a waitress salary range between the mid-30s to 60K. Executive Chef In addition an extensive amount of experience working in the kitchen, the top restaurants require culinary school for their chefs. The earning potential for executive chefs, especially those at the best restaurants is astronomical. Entry level starts around the mid-60K and could go as high as the millions. Head of Housekeeping If you’re lucky enough to work at a five-star hotel or a world renown resort, as a head of housekeeping, you could be making as much as $75,000 a year. The minimum education level for this position is a high school diploma but requires extensive experience in the best hotels and resorts. Where to Find Them? So now that you know the income level for some of the best employment position in the hospitality industry the obvious question you might be asking is, “Where do I find these job?” or as a prospective employee you might be asking is, “Where are the top-quality employees?” To answer both questions in one shot, just call RMG Staffing. For prospective employees, let us do the searching for you, and for employers, we do all screening and training. Through our years of experience in the staffing industry, we have accumulated a large amount of industry IQ to help you succeed.
How Technology is disrupting the Staffing Industry
Remember back in the old days when you were looking for employment and you had to buy a newspaper and go through classified ads to find a decent job? Most likely, you ended up with no luck and dirty hands from all the ink that went from the newspaper to your fingers. Thanks to technology those days are long and gone. Nowadays, don’t have to run down to your nearest grocery store to do that. All you have to do in order to find prospective jobs is to turn on a computer, get online and search through the numerous job websites. And you could do it in your pajamas and not have to get your hands dirty. “Technology has had its manipulating fingers in every industry. It revolutionized the music business, turned the publishing industry upside-down and have certainly changed the way the staffing industry conducts its business,” Adecco USA states on its blog. Here’s how technology is influencing the staffing industry: Optimize for mobile technology People are using their phones more than ever and more people use their Smartphone for data then for actually conversations. Apps are the biggest ways staffing agencies are using to staying up-to-date with trends. With apps, they are not just staying up-to-date with trends they are also using them to obtain large amounts of data that would have taken tremendous amount of hours to do back in the day. “It may (or may not) surprise you that 90 percent of job seekers use mobile devices to conduct key functions when looking for their next career opportunity. That means it’s critical that your website is optimized for today’s Smartphone technology. A mobile-friendly, responsive website is vital to winning the talent war, as candidates expect employers to harness Smartphone technology to expedite the application process,” Business2Community states on its website. Social media engagement One of the most popular things that people do on their Smartphone is logging onto Facebook and Instagram and checking what their friends are up to. We as a staffing agency are doing just the same. Constantly checking out prospective candidates’ social media profiles, posting, commenting and direct messaging to see who are the best fit for our clients’ needs. Recruiting marketing Staffing agencies are also using the Internet to improve their brands’ presence. If you don’t have a Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or other social media profile than you are doing harm to your company. Blogging is another effective marketing tool. When implemented correctly, staffing agencies can spontaneously get their footprints in the industry. RMG Staffing has been able to stay ahead of the game because we predicted technology’s influence in the industry since the early beginnings. As a client of ours, your business will receive exceptional service and will make sure your brand is aligned with the constant advancement of technology.