{"id":4580,"date":"2023-03-17T13:15:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T17:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=4580"},"modified":"2024-03-01T10:33:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:33:10","slug":"hotel-staffing-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/hotel-staffing-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Staffing Model\u00a0| Hospitality in the News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality industry so you don\u2019t have to. This week\u2019s Hospitality in the News topic: building a hotel staffing model.<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a memorable experience for your guests is the most important aspect of being a hotel manager. To do that, you need to have the right staff in place. A team that knows what\u2019s expected of them and how to best do their jobs. But how do you build a hotel staffing model that accurately reflects your hiring and staffing needs?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Building a Hotel Staffing Model<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n

There are quite a few things to consider when determining the best hotel staffing model for your property. If one of these steps is missed during the process, it can be detrimental to your operations and\/or cost you time and money. Below, we\u2019ll outline the best method for starting to build your hotel staffing model. Hopefully this will be something you can continue to use well into the future.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Decide who owns the process<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

If you don\u2019t have a dedicated recruiter or hiring manager, there may be uncertainty surrounding who oversees hiring and staffing-related processes. This doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be one person because hiring and scheduling can fall into different departments. Part of this decision is making sure the chosen person(s) is comfortable and knowledgeable enough to successfully complete their responsibilities. Otherwise you may run the risk of making a <\/span>bad hire.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Figure out what positions you need<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

A huge aspect of staffing is having the right number of people available to work. That\u2019s why one of the first steps in building a hotel staffing model is figuring out what positions you need to hire for. If you don\u2019t know where to start, talk to your team members about what departments can use extra help.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve identified the positions, we suggest looking internally first. (It can be an easier way to staff harder to fill positions.) Are there current team members who are interested in being cross trained? Not only can cross training help you fill open positions, but it can also increase employee satisfaction. Teaching employees new skills shows you\u2019re invested in their professional development, which keeps them more engaged.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to looking internally, you’ll also likely need to hire outside your organization. This is where the real fun begins. To start recruiting, you have to…<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Know how many people you need to hire for each position<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Some positions may require hiring multiple people to be fully staffed. It\u2019s important to keep in mind the following:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n