Have you ever heard of American Idol? It is a popular reality television program that showcases the singing talents of young people from across the country. This show is basically a long-drawn out job interview.
Each contestant goes through a series of steps before they reach the popular judges on the show; Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell… eventually the viewers call specific 800 numbers to decide who wins the job to “Shut-Up and Sing.”
After being in the restaurant business for over 10 years, we found the two facts to retaining employees:
1. It’s not about the money. Yes, you need money to pay the bills. That’s why we offer our employees an above-industry standard commission for every catering job they refer to us and we offer a large employee referral bonus. Unfortunately and eventually, that will not be a good enough motivator to get a person out of bed. We ultimately, look for folks who are passionate about what they have learned over the years and our looking for a place to showcase their talents like Ruben Studdard.
2. Hiring on the spot doesn’t work. The multi-step audition/interview process is not only a filter for the employer, but for the prospective employee. Yes, it is tedious; however, after three weeks do you really want to wake up at O’ dark thirty in the morning? You may be fun to be with, have a nice smile and answer the right questions, but you know… you know deep down, you have have as much professional training as William Hung.
I wrote all that to actually say this… doesn’t it seem like most companies are either down-sizing or having a going-out-of-business sale?
We are not! We are actually hiring! We are looking for the next Ms. Piggies Smokehouse Idol Employee.
If you know of someone, who is looking to shine Kelly Clarkson or who has overcome challenges like Fantasia and just needs a chance…
Share with them our new free recorded message Ms. Piggies’ Smokehouse Employment Hotline. They can see if they got what it takes by calling 1.888.727.9246 ext. 361
Exceeding Expectations,
Kendall Matthews, The Barbecue Apostle ™
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