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Feedback or Failback?

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Feedback is fundamental to your job hunting success.  Sometimes it can be uncomfortable to ask for advice or constructive criticism about your interview.  But, if you’re doing tons of interviews and not landing the job, maybe it’s time to ask for feedback.  And here’s how to ask for It.

Asking for feedback is key

The best time to ask for feedback is when the interviewer tells you the company isn’t interested.  Timing is key here.  Whether you receive a phone call or an e-mail, use the opportunity to ask how you could improve or what your weak spots were during the interview.  You could also ask if the interviewer has any specific advice for you.  The goal is not to argue, share your frustrations or anger.  Even though you desire to know exactly why you weren’t offered the job, your goal is to get a critique of your performance and move ahead.  Ultimately it is up to the hiring manager whether they respond.  But if you put your best foot forward during the interview, you’ve already increased your odds.

Navigating feedback for a productive result

What if you are unable to ask for feedback directly from the hiring company?  There are still several key things you can do to figure out where you are going astray.  It starts with a solid foundation.  Make sure you are interviewing for the right jobs.  Just because you have been selected for interviews does not mean you are a viable candidate.  Next, evaluate yourself.  Honestly reflect on your responses to the interview questions.  Finally, seek out a trusted friend to role play an interview.  Give them a specific job posting and list of questions.  Instruct them to ask the questions randomly.  This mock interview practice will provide a more real-world recruitment experience.  Ask them for their honest feedback about different facets of your performance (manners, attire, preparedness, confidence, etc.).

Conclusion

Receiving feedback from an interviewer is invaluable.  You also can determine how to improve your interview performance on your own.  Either way, it doesn’t hurt to ask.  Be open to feedback, willing to change, and ace your next interview.

As We Recover Together, How Can We Forge Ahead?

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There’s no possible way to gloss over 2020 – it was well, awful for many of us. This was a year where we watched a global pandemic shut down an industry we not only have poured our lives into and fully depend on, but also love. We’re all living with the baggage of the many months as we try and move on following what many will remember as a catastrophic year.

As vaccine rollouts continue across the nation and restrictions begin to loosen a bit more, we’re seeing new trends shape our industry and some are certainly more welcomed than others. As we look ahead to all that this summer has to offer, here are just two industry trends we’re seeing that we want to break down and hear from you on in the comments below. 

Hours of operation remain limited. 

While many restaurants are certainly open for dine-in or carry out, their hours of operation continue to remain cut slim from a pre-covid world. Closing early, opening late… it’s certainly fewer hours for those who love this industry and enjoy sharing their passion and skills within it each day. 

Some owners may simply elect to keep lobbies shut in favor of the many benefits of takeout, and curbside. In some spots, this may even be a preemptive, safety-first measure. But increasingly, it’s becoming a reflection of the sector’s mounting struggle to find workers.

The lack of talent for open jobs? It’s a combination of a few factors showing nationwide. One is the $300 weekly unemployment boost extended through the beginning of September in President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Additionally, restaurants are struggling to have adequate supplies needed to keep their doors open for pre-covid hours. Distribution companies are struggling to find drivers because of unfavorable hours and fears of illness on the road. Some suppliers raised prices in response.

Skilled candidates and not seeking to fill vacant jobs.
As COVID-19 arrived, millions of restaurant jobs were lost to the pandemic last year, and since, other industries have been hiring at an accelerated pace as bars, hotels, and the like have been some of the last businesses to reopen fully. The attraction for employees to move away from the restaurant industry is at an all-time high for many. Whether it be alternative benefits, better work/life balance of hours, or a whole variety of reasons, finding talent to fill each open role in the industry is today, challenging. 

Recent students show a full 80 percent of employers are keeping at least one crew member role posted at all times. Economists predict that there could be as many as 10 million more jobs between now and year’s end to restore the labor market to its pre-pandemic level. But for employers, the fact remains that workers are hard to find.  

With struggles in limited operation hours and a lack of talent eager to take open jobs, we’re choosing to forge ahead and work towards helping our clients pivot and make strong hires for positions they in fact, may have never dreamed of hiring before. Because tough times don’t last… we will welcome guests to dine in our restaurants and return to travel soon. With the increasing number of individuals receiving Covid-19 vaccines, we are growing more and more confident that this is just a season.

We invite you to join us in forging ahead. Are you needing assistance evaluating your current or future hiring needs? We’re here to help. After 30 years of restaurant management hiring, we have the passion, the know-how and the network to bring you the best, fast.

Seattle – More Than a Rainy City

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Rain or shine, Seattle knows how to have a good time… do you??
Known for far more than umbrellas, Seattle is an urban city surrounded by natural beauty and a surplus of lifestyle that will entertain.
While, it is a must for tourist and residents alike to at some point experience the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle has so many more sights to offer within the city proper and beyond.  Take a trip to Woodinville for Washington wines where you won’t be disappointed by what comes off these vines.  Or load up on the Victoria Clipper for an awe-inspiring trip to Canada because you are oh-so-close… just don’t forget your passport.
Seattle is a sightseer’s paradise and a food-lovers dream.
Throughout Seattle you can endlessly explore and gain an inside edge on the best culinary stops-whether that means beating the line for a specialty at Pike’s Place Market or sampling a neighborhood’s best banh mi sandwiches.
From beers to burgers and local fish selections to that can’t-deny-it, good dessert, there’s never too few places to try for your next night out.
Beyond the amusement of the city itself, the economy of Seattle is booming just along with its’ people’s love for the city.  As the population grows, families move in and outsiders begin to call this place home… Seattle has a lot to offer.
There’s one thing we can guarantee about Seattle, there’s no such thing as a rainy day in to get you down.
Find your opportunity by searching our latest job openings throughout Seattle.

San Francisco – The Home of a Little Bit of Everything

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Why do people love San Francisco? It starts with the sights and ends with the vast array of communities to explore, dine and experience one of a kind events at.
It’s the home to a little bit of everything. Whether an afternoon on the bay or taking the trolley through the hills, this city always surprises.
San Francisco is made up of 49 square miles of long boulevards, curvy streets, hidden alleyways and lots of hills.  You’ll find zipping around the city without a car is not only easy and affordable, it’s actually more convenient 99% of the time… or at least that’s what the locals claim.
San Francisco’s restaurant scene is always hot, and 2017 is no exception. It can be a lot for even locals to keep track of.  From hearty comfort food to Michelin-starred fine dining, there are restaurants for every palate.  You just have to find your favorites!
And just because the sun doesn’t always shine on the Golden Gate Bridge, there’s plenty to keep entertained with an umbrella in hand.  Whether it’s City Hall, The Railway Museum or shopping at the Ferry Building, you won’t be left to wait for the sun to have a little fun.
Beyond the amusement of the city itself, the economy of San Fan is booming just along with its’ peoples love for the town.
Find your opportunity to live in the city that has a little bit of everything by searching our latest job openings throughout San Francisco.

We're expanding… East!

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We’re expanding… East!
Beyond the sunny coast of California, the warm shores of Hawaii, the Emerald City of Seattle and everywhere in-between, Pacific Coast Hospitality is honored to be selected and retained by the prestigious Sun Valley Resort to locate the ideal candidate to fill their Food and Beverage Director position.  Often the setting of seasonal homes for the rich and famous, Sun Valley Resort is the largest, privately owned ski resort in America, catering to the most discerning of guests.
The seasons in Sun Valley may change, but one thing never does: The mountains come with a to-do list as tall as they are. Winter slopes and summer escapes, adrenaline junkies and those on a mission to find some peace, it’s all simple pleasures and luxurious indulgences.  Home of the first ski resort to build a chairlift, countless Winter Olympics medalists, and the largest automated snowmaking system in the world, the buzz of innovation and excellence is ever present.  Maybe it’s the 300 days a year of sunshine giving it the name “Sun Valley”, or the small town feel of Haley and Ketchum, an outdoor area of surplus options….no matter what brings guest to the mountains, alpine living and vacationing works up an appetite.
There’s no denying, the restaurant industry in Sun Valley is not missing a beat and we are proud to now be representing world class clients in this famous mountain resort mecca. With stores and restaurants all within walking distance, owned and operated by mostly locals, Sun Valley is filled with flavorful and unique dishes.  The dining scene serves up a diverse mix of saloon style rib-eyes with pride-of-Idaho potatoes, delicious Italian, Asian-fusion, contemporary comfort food or the mountain town staple beer and burger combo.
We’re proud to be trusted by companies both big and small and believe that our experience and unique recruiting process will deliver a matchless dependability for many in Sun Valley. We’re not the usual hospitality recruitment firm. We find people not typically found through traditional channels. As we know the market, make connections and serve our clients again and again, it’s time we expanded east, welcome to Sun Valley!

We’re expanding… East!

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We’re expanding… East!
Beyond the sunny coast of California, the warm shores of Hawaii, the Emerald City of Seattle and everywhere in-between, Pacific Coast Hospitality is honored to be selected and retained by the prestigious Sun Valley Resort to locate the ideal candidate to fill their Food and Beverage Director position.  Often the setting of seasonal homes for the rich and famous, Sun Valley Resort is the largest, privately owned ski resort in America, catering to the most discerning of guests.
The seasons in Sun Valley may change, but one thing never does: The mountains come with a to-do list as tall as they are. Winter slopes and summer escapes, adrenaline junkies and those on a mission to find some peace, it’s all simple pleasures and luxurious indulgences.  Home of the first ski resort to build a chairlift, countless Winter Olympics medalists, and the largest automated snowmaking system in the world, the buzz of innovation and excellence is ever present.  Maybe it’s the 300 days a year of sunshine giving it the name “Sun Valley”, or the small town feel of Haley and Ketchum, an outdoor area of surplus options….no matter what brings guest to the mountains, alpine living and vacationing works up an appetite.
There’s no denying, the restaurant industry in Sun Valley is not missing a beat and we are proud to now be representing world class clients in this famous mountain resort mecca. With stores and restaurants all within walking distance, owned and operated by mostly locals, Sun Valley is filled with flavorful and unique dishes.  The dining scene serves up a diverse mix of saloon style rib-eyes with pride-of-Idaho potatoes, delicious Italian, Asian-fusion, contemporary comfort food or the mountain town staple beer and burger combo.
We’re proud to be trusted by companies both big and small and believe that our experience and unique recruiting process will deliver a matchless dependability for many in Sun Valley. We’re not the usual hospitality recruitment firm. We find people not typically found through traditional channels. As we know the market, make connections and serve our clients again and again, it’s time we expanded east, welcome to Sun Valley!

AMERICA'S BEST EATS

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America has spoke up! From East to West Coasts, the cities with the best food may surprise you.
To be a great food city, it helps to have a large body of water nearby, a classic dish or three, and a population with a fondness for drink.
 Measured by the Washington Post against a set of standards – for creativity, community and tradition, among other criteria – it’s here,  The Top 10 list of America’s Best Food Cities.
Ranking at the top, the Pacific Coast hosts a surplus of cities for dinning with specialty.  Claiming the top three spots, San Diego and Los Angeles follow Portland as America’s best food city.
Surprising? While normally the assumption of New York or Chicago would quickly come to mind, the Pacific Coast region is making a rise and a name for its’ grub.

Portland’s food scene does not disappoint, while continually keeping things a little more green with a strong reputation for being a republic of tree huggers with a surplus of dishes featuring local grown produce.  As one of the best places to enjoy everything from specified menus created by world renowned chefs to longstanding home style establishments, your pallet won’t go dull – and it’s no wonder Portland has been ranked America’s best food city.
What’s this mean for restaurant businesses and candidates looking for a career in the industry?
 The time is here to rise beyond the expectation of the nations best plates and explore future possibilities for new dining experiences.
Whether you’re on the horizon of expansion and need top chefs, restaurant mangers or are looking to expand your career to another level, we can help.
After 30 years of restaurant management hiring, we have the passion, the know-how and the network to bring you the best, fast.

AMERICA’S BEST EATS

by

America has spoke up! From East to West Coasts, the cities with the best food may surprise you.
To be a great food city, it helps to have a large body of water nearby, a classic dish or three, and a population with a fondness for drink.
 Measured by the Washington Post against a set of standards – for creativity, community and tradition, among other criteria – it’s here,  The Top 10 list of America’s Best Food Cities.
Ranking at the top, the Pacific Coast hosts a surplus of cities for dinning with specialty.  Claiming the top three spots, San Diego and Los Angeles follow Portland as America’s best food city.

Surprising? While normally the assumption of New York or Chicago would quickly come to mind, the Pacific Coast region is making a rise and a name for its’ grub.

Portland’s food scene does not disappoint, while continually keeping things a little more green with a strong reputation for being a republic of tree huggers with a surplus of dishes featuring local grown produce.  As one of the best places to enjoy everything from specified menus created by world renowned chefs to longstanding home style establishments, your pallet won’t go dull – and it’s no wonder Portland has been ranked America’s best food city.
What’s this mean for restaurant businesses and candidates looking for a career in the industry?
 The time is here to rise beyond the expectation of the nations best plates and explore future possibilities for new dining experiences.
Whether you’re on the horizon of expansion and need top chefs, restaurant mangers or are looking to expand your career to another level, we can help.
After 30 years of restaurant management hiring, we have the passion, the know-how and the network to bring you the best, fast.