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 to Get Your Staff to Restaurant Awesomeness
Do you own or manage a restaurant? And have you ever watched a segment of WPLG Local 10’s Dirty Dining? We if you haven’t seen it, here’s a recap of the broadcast. On one of the episodes investigative reporter Jeff Weinsier stated a Ft. Lauderdale pizzeria was found to have 16 violations. Some of the worst includes: “Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 in the unused non working reach in cooler on the cooks line. Approximately 10 on the floor next to the floor mixer on the cooks line. 3 on the floor under a sheet pan rack next to a 3 compartment sink in the rear of the establishment. 1 on the floor in front of the walk-in cooler. Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed a build-up of dried food debris on the grinder attachment of the floor mixer. Food manager certification expired.” In another segment, one restaurant had employees who had not received “not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.” We all know owning and managing a restaurant is an extremely stressful business. It’s as hot and heavy as an actual kitchen. Success in any business takes time. Because of our line of work, we at RMG Staffing have heard a lot of both bad and positive stories in the restaurant industry. In hopes helping those that are in the restaurant management business, we compiled a few tips that will help you to help your restaurant and your staff succeed. These tips will certainly help you avoid being off of Jeff Weinsier’s Dirty Dining. First and foremost, make sure you are operating a clean restaurant. The plates are not the only things that need to be sparkling white. Designating employees to clean and making sure everyone pitches in will surely accomplish the goal of maintaining a restaurant’s elegance and cleanliness. From the floors, to the doorknobs, the bathroom and the kitchen, a clean restaurant will get your patrons flocking in. Now that’s said, let’s get to the heart of the matter. A restaurant is nothing without its staff. They are the bloodline of your business. If they are not happy, you will surely lose money and run out of business. Getting them to understand your philosophy can be done if you implement the following key points in the way you operate your restaurant. 1. Model the Behavior You Want to See. 2. Have Fun at Your Staff Meetings. 3. Reward Your Staff. 4. Respect Your Staff. 5. Don’t Bother Them During Their Break. 6. Get to Know Your Staff. 7. Address Problems Quickly. 8. Encourage Fun at Work. 9. Ask Your Staff’s Opinion. 10. Say Thank You. 11. Have Staff Appreciate Day. 12. Implement a Birthday Recognition Program. 13. Ask if they Could Pick-up a Shift, Don’t Demand They Do. 14. Be Curious If They Have Family Emergencies. 15. Don’t Take the Job Too seriously, This Will Help Alleviate Stress Are you looking for a Staffing Agency in Miami? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.