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Mackensie Freedman

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Hospitality training will be the key to industry recovery. Here’s why.

Posted by Mackensie Freedman on Jul 15, 2020 4:47:44 PM

When we think about next steps for the hospitality industry, there’s a lot to consider. Around the world, the industry is in a pretty constant state of flux at the moment – making it seem unpredictable and, at times, intimidating to plan a rebound strategy. The first step is taking a close look at what we should prioritize, and what can wait.

Good hospitality learning, training, and development needs to be at the top of that list: without learning, there can be no recovery. Here, Typsy’s breaking down the reasons why you should be making learning and development your top priority for post-pandemic hospitality recovery.

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Topics: Hospitality career tips, Hotels, Hospitality insights, Restaurants

Recruitment and Onboarding with Mike Hewitt

Posted by Mackensie Freedman on Jun 26, 2020 4:35:08 PM

In hospitality, people make the place. As a hiring manager, the culture of your workplace - and the people you invite into it - is entirely in your hands. Knowing the best way to approach recruitment and onboarding is an essential skill, but many of us don't think too much about it. 

Typsy's Recruitment and onboarding online course is all about taking the guesswork out of hiring. By watching this online course, you can ensure you're strengthening both your team and your business with every new hire. 

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Topics: Hotels, Typsy updates, Hospitality managers, Hospitality staff, Restaurants, Hospitality training

Advice from a manager: how to ace a hospitality interview and trial

Posted by Mackensie Freedman on Jun 17, 2020 5:02:38 PM

If you're a hospitality professional, chances are high that your employment has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus. But businesses are now looking towards reopening, and job opportunities are becoming increasingly available. Your best chance at success is being prepared and knowing what to expect.

Read on for advice from an experienced hospitality hiring manager on how to ace a hospitality interview and trial.

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Topics: Hotels, Hospitality managers, Hospitality staff, Restaurants, Hospitality training, Bars, COVID-19

Reopening strategies: How to manage guest expectations

Posted by Mackensie Freedman on Jun 16, 2020 5:03:53 PM

Managing guest relations can be tricky, even at the best of times. But now, as hospitality venues around the world look towards reopening with specific health and safety recommendations and requirements in mind, the guest experience will likely be a little different than it was 6 months ago. And, well, change can be challenging to accept. The key is carefully managing expectations. 

Today, Typsy has the run down on four tricky (but common) post-COVID service scenarios and the best way to handle them to ensure your guests still leave smiling.

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Topics: Hotels, Hospitality managers, Hospitality staff, Restaurants, Hospitality training, Bars, COVID-19

Reopening after COVID: Why online supplier training will be essential

Posted by Mackensie Freedman on Jun 11, 2020 6:36:57 PM

As we begin to look towards a post-coronavirus future, hospitality venues are thinking about innovative ways to reopen - ways that acknowledge and cater to the world’s newfound needs (like social distancing) while still trying to remain true to the vision and heart of the business. We can return to the success that hospitality enjoyed before, but we can’t fully arrive if we haven’t adapted to the post-COVID world. 

Today, Typsy Blog is taking an in-depth look at why online supplier product training is going to be essential for the future success of your hospitality business. 

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Topics: Hotels, Hospitality insights, Hospitality managers, Hospitality staff, Restaurants, Hospitality training, Bars, COVID-19