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What We Do

Hospitality HR, Done Right

Comprehensive people operations support built for the speed and complexity of the restaurant industry.

Hiring and Retention
Full-cycle recruiting & retention strategies
  • Effective Recruitment Strategies That Actually Work
  • Onboarding Best Practices That Reduce Early Turnover
  • Retention Efforts for Key Positions
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment as a Standalone Service
Operations and Compliance
HRIS, policies, compensation & benefits
  • HRIS Consultation, Selection, and Implementation
  • Policy Development, SOPs, and Handbooks
  • Compensation and Benefits Strategies
  • HR Advisory Services
Developing Management Talent
Training, performance & communication
  • Manager Training Programs
  • Micro OJT Training
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Communication and Feedback Strategies
What Clients Say

Hospitality Done Right

"I had no idea we were close to the ACA threshold until Jim flagged it. He helped us get compliant before it became an expensive problem. That alone paid for his services."

Owner, Fast-Casual Concept — 60+ Employees

"I always assumed real HR support was only for big companies. Jim works the way independent restaurants work — flexible, practical, and without the corporate overhead. It's the first time HR has felt like something that belongs in my business."

Owner, Single-Location Neighborhood Restaurant

"We spent months trying to fill a key manager role on our own. Jim took it over and had the right person in the seat in three weeks. The process he used was so much better than anything we'd tried."

Director of Operations, Multi-Unit Restaurant Group

"What sets Jim apart is that he genuinely understands restaurants. He's not translating corporate HR into our world — he already lives in it. That made all the difference."

Operating Partner, Upscale Casual Restaurant
Services

What We Specialize In

Twelve focus areas covering every dimension of your people operations — from day one through career development.

Recruitment & Staffing

Full-cycle recruiting and staffing strategies built for the hospitality pace.

What's included

  • Multi-channel job posting & sourcing
  • Structured screening & interview guides
  • Offer management & pre-boarding setup

Communications

Internal communication frameworks that keep your team informed and engaged.

What's included

  • All-hands meeting cadence design
  • Digital channel strategy (app, text, email)
  • Manager-to-team feedback loops

Systems Implementation

HRIS consultation, selection, and rollout tailored to your operation.

What's included

  • Vendor evaluation & selection support
  • Data migration & configuration
  • Staff training & ongoing optimization

Benefits

Affordable health and welfare benefit options for every budget.

What's included

  • Medical, dental & vision plan design
  • HRA, EAP & voluntary benefit options
  • Open enrollment communication & support

Employee Relations

Conflict resolution and workplace culture strategies that retain people.

What's included

  • Conflict mediation & investigation support
  • Psychological safety assessments
  • Culture & climate action planning

Employee Development

Training programs and career pathing designed for hospitality roles.

What's included

  • Skills gap analysis & training plans
  • Manager development programs
  • Career pathing & succession frameworks

HR Advisory Services

Fractional and on-demand senior HR guidance when you need it.

What's included

  • On-call HR strategy & compliance support
  • Leadership coaching & decision guidance
  • HR audit & risk assessment

Policies & Procedures

Custom handbooks and SOPs that reflect your culture and ensure compliance.

What's included

  • Employee handbook creation & updates
  • SOP documentation for key roles
  • Compliance review & legal alignment

Employee Engagement

Engagement surveys, pulse checks, and action planning frameworks.

What's included

  • Survey design, deployment & analysis
  • Action planning & accountability tools
  • Recognition & retention programs

Cost Reduction

Identify and eliminate hidden people costs driving down your margins.

What's included

  • Turnover cost analysis & benchmarking
  • Labor cost optimization strategies
  • HR process efficiency audits

Outsourced Practices

Fully managed HR functions delivered as an extension of your team.

What's included

  • Full HR function management
  • Payroll & compliance administration
  • HR reporting, metrics & analytics

Business Planning

People strategy aligned with your growth and operational roadmap.

What's included

  • People strategy & workforce planning
  • Org design for growth & scale
  • HR KPI dashboards & reporting

Standalone Services

NEWFull-Cycle Recruitment

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  • Role profiling & job description development
  • Multi-channel sourcing & posting strategy
  • Structured applicant screening & interviews
  • Reference checks & background coordination
  • Offer management & pre-boarding setup

NEWPeople Ops Assessment

A comprehensive review of your current HR practices with a FREE 1-hour consultation. Take the assessment →

  • 20-question evaluation across all HR dimensions
  • Scored across hiring, compliance, culture & benefits
  • Written summary with prioritized action items
  • FREE 1-hour consultation to walk through findings

NEWHR Advisory Retainer

Monthly or hourly access to senior HR expertise — the firepower of a full HR department without the full-time overhead.

  • On-call access for HR questions & decisions
  • Policy review & compliance guidance
  • Manager coaching & employee relations support
  • Monthly check-ins & priority response guarantee

NEWHandbook & SOP Revamp

Project-based overhaul of your employee handbook and SOPs to reflect your current culture and compliance obligations.

  • Full audit of current handbook & procedures
  • Updated to reflect local/state compliance requirements
  • Culture-aligned language & tone review
  • Digital-ready format for easy distribution
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