HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Chapter 3 Employee Orientation and Training Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives 1. Review basic procedures that should be used for employment and payroll documentation 2. Explain basic procedures that should be included in hiring and orientation activities 3. Describe how to plan and evaluate orientation programs 4. Explain procedures for planning and delivering training programs Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Employment & Payroll Documentation • Required – Form W-4: Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate – State and local tax forms – Position related – Job eligibility: – Minors: written permission from parent or guardian; work permit – Alcohol service: age verification Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Employment & Payroll Documentation • Benefit Enrollment – Health, life, other – Allow employee time to review choices & ask questions first – Federal government regulations for pensions, & some health care programs • Personnel Files – See Exhibit 3.2, p. 69: Information to keep in and separate from a personnel file – If applicable, termination documentation – Safe, secure storage – Protect from fire, theft, damage Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Hiring and Orientation Activities • Timing: see Exhibit 3.3, p. 71 • Checklists – New Hire: see Exhibit 3.5, p. 73 – Orientation: see Exhibit 3.6, p. 74 • Planning – – – – – Time frame Content and structure: What everyone should know Specific department & position information Materials Trainers and other contributors Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Employee Handbook • To understand job requirements & establishment’s policies • Signed form to indicate receipt of • Exhibit 3.9 p.79: sample table of contents – Overview – Employee practices – Benefits & eligibility – General Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Evaluating Orientation Programs • Determine if participants liked program & felt it was useful • Know whether participants learned what was intended • Were objectives accomplished in a costeffective manner • One-on-one conversations or form at the end of the session(Exhibit 3.10, p.80) Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Evaluating Orientation Programs • Ask the trainer for feedback • How to make it more effective • Annual evaluation, information from each session versus cost to complete Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Employee Training Programs • An investment not an expense; benefits greater than cost • Benefits – – – – – – Improves quality of work Promotes employee growth Keeps employees challenged & satisfied Creates talent to help organization grow Job skills improvement Other Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Principles of Training • What employee must do to meet job standards • Those tasks that employees not currently able to perform • Should provide as much hands on work as practical • Elements: – Content based on job guidelines – Clearly stated learning objectives – Qualified & thoroughly prepared trainers – Sufficient practice – Effective training evaluation Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Determining Training Needs • Observing performance-differences from SOPs • Input from employees and customers – Performance appraisals – Guest comment cards • Inspections- formal and informal • Analyzing information- sources of variances • Conducting exit interviews- contributing to reducing turnover and improving operating procedures Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Develop Training Plans and Lessons • Plans: organize content to sequence required information – Schedule date & time – Who will present information – Identify who needs the training • Lessons: – – – – – – – Develop the objective Determine how to provide needed knowledge & skills Select training method Consider time requirements for each topic Identify resources Evaluate & revise Consider evaluation method Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Four Step Training Method 1. Preparation – Topic, activities & materials identified and available – Motivate trainee to pay attention & learn – Communicate expectations 2. Presentation – – – – New information conveyed & skills demonstrated Pictures, diagrams, handouts reinforce information Task breakdowns (Chapter 2) Hands-on training essential to success in one-on-one training – Allow time for question & answer Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Four Step Training Method 3. Practice – While the trainer observes – Provide feedback & correct errors and misunderstanding Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Four Step Training Method 4. Performance – On-going observation and follow-up critical – Helps to avoid develop of bad habits & sloppy work • Integrative practice – Trainee combines & demonstrates several steps in a job task – Number of steps related to task complexity – Best practice: limit number to no more than 7 steps – Exhibit 3.14, p. 90 Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Group Training • • • • Same basic steps Lecture with visual aids and/or handouts Demonstration method Principles – – – – – – Ask for questions & consider discussion points Treat trainees as professionals Ask clear & direction questions Allow only one person to talk at a time Listen carefully & show respect Keep the discussion focused Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Industry-Recognized Training • Ready-made materials available • Analyze training needs and • Consider program design to help determine appropriate program • Sources – Web-based – Workshops by training companies – Professional organizations – Local colleges – Social service organizations Copyright © 2013 by The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved.