Preparing for the Busy Season

Published on Jan 26, 2016

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Preparing for the Busy Season

Tips to Survive the Busy Season

  • Hiring Temporary Help
  • Estimating Ingredient Orders
  • Preparing for Following Years
  • Marketing

#1 Hiring Temporary Help

Depending on the needs of the location, it may be necessary to hire temporary help for the busy season. If temporary help is needed, it should be made clear to applicants that the position is temporary and will end after the holiday season. Being dishonest about the temporary nature of the position or cutting employee hours back to a minimum after the holidays may damage the reputation of the business and cause complications. Many applicants are looking for a temporary position to make extra money through the holidays, so being clear about the temporary nature of the position may be mutually beneficial. If the employees that are hired are very satisfied with the temporary arrangement, these employees may come back again year after year, which will make finding good holiday help that much easier.

#2 Estimating Ingredient Orders

Ingredient orders must be raised through the holidays, but estimating the proper amount of ingredients to order can become a difficult task. Running out of ingredients during peak times can be stressful and damaging to the reputation of the location. Ordering excess ingredients may cause storage complications and tie up capitol unnecessarily. During the first year that the location is open, it may be helpful to consult other locations in the area before placing orders.

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