Grand Gourmet Staff Hiring Guide

The First Hires That Matter

Fill the floor before you fill the decoration list. One strong server, one reliable kitchen hand, and one greeter who keeps tables turning will do more for a new restaurant than any furniture set. Hire for the bottleneck you can see: if orders wait, hire kitchen help, and if tables wait, hire floor help.

The characters guide explains how guests become regulars, and regulars are easier to serve when the staff already knows the room.

Matching Crew to Stations

Match people to work they suit, not to the station that happens to be empty. A fast, friendly crew member belongs on the floor with guests, while a careful, steady cook belongs at a station where timing matters. Watch one full service after every hire and move people once, based on what you saw, not on a hunch.

New players should pair this with the beginner guide, because the first week plan there shows when the restaurant can actually support another wage.

When Not to Hire

Do not hire to fix a layout problem. If staff bump into each other, the tables are too close, and if orders pile up at one station, the menu is too wide. Fix the room or trim the menu first, and hire only when the work itself is more than the current crew can carry.

Character events can change the hiring picture too, since a new regular may bring a story that opens a role. The character events guide shows how to spot those moments before you spend.

Keeping a Good Crew

Keep a good crew by keeping their work steady: clear stations, a menu they know, and services that end on time. A crew that cooks ten dishes well and serves a calm room will stay sharp longer than a crew stretched across thirty dishes in a cramped floor.