5 Ways on-demand staffing is transforming the hospitality industry

Hospitality

5 Ways on-demand staffing is transforming the hospitality industry

Daniel Johnson

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September 6, 2024

GravyWork is on a mission to make hospitality staffing better - for both businesses and talent. As the hospitality industry heads into its busier season, staffing is a critical factor for success.

To be able to take advantage of seasonality, hospitality businesses need qualified, reliable staff without any headaches or stress. We’ve broken down 5 ways your business can see record success this year with flex staffing.

Easily Fill Positions

GravyWork makes staffing simple! Post your job in the online portal and workers accept with the click of a button on the GravyWork app. We also handle insurance, workers’ compensation, and payroll so you don’t have to worry about it. From last-minute shifts to long-term staffing, GravyWork provides instant access to the perfect person for the job. All it takes are 3 steps:

  1. Sign up
  2. Post your shifts
  3. Get staff

Gain Access to Top Talent

We have over 5,000 GravyWorkers on our platform and that number is growing every day! Our employees are highly qualified, verified, and vetted. They are experts across many hospitality industry segments - from hotel service to event management, food and beverage, and country clubs. Our GravyWorkers are reliable, professional, and ready to help!

Our workers are located in Greater Orlando, Tampa, & DC-Maryland-Virginia.

Leverage a Resource with Hospitality Staffing Expertise

GravyWork started as a hospitality staffing agency first, so we have a clear understanding of who the best-qualified worker for the job is. We’re not just an app - we have the industry knowledge and experience to provide our clients with the best experience possible.

Customer service is #1: When you sign up with GravyWork, you get access to our 5-star Account Management team. They are here to help you and make sure you have the best experience working with us!

Human-Powered, Technology-Enhanced Tools

You need to be able to get the staff to fill shifts on your own, but it’s nice to have a team that’s on your side to help out if needed! GravyWork offers a modern approach to staffing that combines:

  • Decades of training and placement experience
  • Highly experienced, dedicated Account Management
  • The convenience of an online platform and mobile app

We are tech-enabled but human-powered first and foremost. So while we leverage technology to streamline staffing, we have dedicated teams for recruiting, training, onboarding, team member engagement, and customer support.

Get an Experienced Team of Experts to Help

Since 2003, our team has lived and breathed hospitality staffing solutions. We combine that experience with our cutting-edge technology to provide staffing solutions based on the unique requirements of our customer’s businesses. For over 20 years we have been providing on-demand staff to the nation’s top businesses, organizations, and academic institutions.

Contact us to get started with our staffing solution today or learn more about how we are providing hospitality businesses with qualified, experienced staff on-demand.‍

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Menu Engineering Meets Staffing: Aligning Your Workforce with Food Service Demands
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Multi-Venue Management: MasteringStaff Distribution Across Multiple Locations
Managing multiple venues and teams? It’s tough, with various challenges to overcome and pitfalls to avoid. However, with the tips outlined on this page, you can effectively manage those teams, deal with whatever issues come your way, and keep the profits flowing.
ROI of Flexible Staffing: A CFO's Guide to Cost-Effective Workforce Management
Flexible staffing is a cost-effective way to manage your workforce. You hire on-demand as you need them and don’t need to worry about long-term commitments, benefits, and other extraneous costs. If utilized properly, an emergency staffing solution can significantly improve your bottom line.
Emergency Staffing: Creating a Bulletproof Backup Plan for No-Shows
Even the most dedicated and professional staff members can fail to show up for work, and in the hospitality industry, absences are also very common among attendees. It’s not always their fault, and it’s hard to predict such outcomes, but if you create a backup plan, you can prepare for those no-shows and ensure your team stays strong and the day runs smoothly.
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