Headhunting

So today, I went out and did some headhunting for my Turkish restaurant.

Why would I spend time going about under the hot sun just to look for a chef?

1. It's really fun!

Have never really been an outspoken person but today I felt like one. I saw this random Middle-Eastern looking guy manning an Arabian carpet store and I just asked him "hey, are you Turkish?". He had solid shoulders and I thought maybe he could help me cut some good kebab for my kiosk instead of just standing around selling carpets. Although my conjecture proved to be wrong (he was Persian and he can't cook), he said his friend might be interested in the job. Score!


2. Job Search Engines are very expensive to advertise on...

This might be a quick and convenient way to get workers but its a really expensive way too. However, for the sake of those looking a good online job seeking websites, here's what you should look for:

- The website should let you advertise for different positions under the same advertisement, and should not make you pay more just to do that. That's unless you're looking for a very specialized professional, of course.
- The website must make it compulsory for employees to send you their resumes one way or another.
- The website has a guarantee that if you do not manage to find the people you are looking for in the period of the advertisement, they will extend your advertisement period for free.


3. You get to earn your workers' loyalty by befriending them

Loyalty leads to devotion, and devotion leads to the workers' full commitment to his work at your restaurant. Remember that being a kitchen staff or a waiter is not an easy job, and it is really difficult to improve their working environment. They will be standing for most of the time during their shift, be it in the hot kitchen or in the restaurant serving customers and taking orders.

Treat these people like your partners; without them, your restaurant will never succeed. As your business improves, give them incentives and reasons to stay. The first step to making them feel important is to approach them first. However, beware of making them feel like your business cannot function without them!


Cheers guys and have a great weekend