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Calling even one reference can be a game-changer. It doesn’t have to be a big time suck, just a quick chat to confirm reliability or attitude. I usually pick someone who’s worked closely with the candidate, like a former manager. It’s less about digging up dirt and more about getting a gut check before you commit. Saves headaches later and keeps the vibe right in a tight team.
I 100% base it off of my intuition and how the interview goes. I'm usually pretty good about judging someone's character and I think if you ask the right questions, you can get a pretty good sense of if they are a fit or not. If you're unsure, then that's when I would reach out for confirmation.
I agree, eye contact, hand gestures, answering appropriate questions correctly and in a communicable manner...
Yeah I definitely think it's an important step in the hiring process. I've found out some unsavory information about candidates before that I would have never known otherwise because their resume and interview skills were good, but then turns out they caused a ton of drama on the team at a previous job. I feel like in a restaurant environment it almost matters more because the quality of character affects someone's performance SO much. I'd call at least one, but even more if you can!
I used to skip references too, but after getting burned by a hire who talked a big game but couldn’t deliver, I started calling at least one. This one short call can give you peace of mind, especially if the reference shares little things about how they handled pressure or worked with others. I’ve had friends say it helped confirm gut feelings, which really matters in a tight-knit team.
Hi! I currently work in hospitality, mainly as a KP and front-of-house support, and I’m really passionate about building experience in restaurants with a strong team vibe. I totally agree that references say a lot about someone’s attitude and work ethic. I always try to give 100% in every shift, whether it’s back or front of house. If you’re hiring or looking to grow your team, I’d be happy to chat or send on my details. Always eager to learn and grow in this industry!
It could be a good idea but, job don't speak on a person ability or how they work, so I think you should get to know them
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My name is Anita Sims and I'm very interested and I live in Baltimore Maryland
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Calling people with references is completely injustice for others, some of them are of totally different line, like doing business after +2 and pursuing job as a food service workers, on the other hand there are people with Masters degree in foods and nutrition ( specific line of foods) with the same position at work. Means that there is no value of your higher studies if the student with business studies working with those who have Specialization in foods and nutrition. isn't it funny
The flip side of the coin is that nobody would give a reference name that would talk bad, however, if it were me, I'd try to get an insight to the type of person the reference is, attitude, profanity, etc , because odds are is that the candidate has similar traits as the reference they gave.
I use to not either until after Covid but you almost have to because of turnover
I'm interested in joining your professional staff my name is Anita I live in Baltimore
Always call past employers and references. People lie.
I supervised for a period of time and i would highly suggest calling at least one reference, I came across so many people that lied on their resumes. Just recently actually I was working in an outlet with someone that was supposed to be a server and I guess told management they also had bar experience, well I watched them scoop ice with a collins glass and put a martini in a rocks glass (: and they definitely had never served a day in their life either and they also stole money from me :D which we found out later was a common occurrence at their other places of work LMAO