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Are contract chefs cheaper than permanent chefs in Australia?

Written by Squad Recruitment Published on January 16, 2025

Worried about your kitchen hiring budget? Getting staffing right in an Australian food business is tricky at the best of times, and when you compare hourly wages to day rates it can often look like contractors are too expensive (even if they’d be ideal gap-fillers for your roster).   But, there’s…

How to choose a contract chef recruitment agency

Written by Squad Recruitment Published on December 3, 2024

Hiring is a full-time job, and if you don’t have a dedicated hiring manager on staff (or they’re just too busy), then when it comes time to recruit a new contract chef for your business you’ll need help from a chef recruitment agency.  But, across Australia it seems like there…

The top 6 benefits of hiring temp chefs + a success story

Written by Squad Recruitment Published on October 28, 2024

Staying on top of recruitment in hospitality can be a challenge. Particularly for regional businesses, mining sites or just any area where demand for great talent exceeds supply, when you need great people and they’re just not available, costs go up and customers start to notice.   It’s for these…

Riding the Green Wave: Tips for a Better Workspace

Written by Squad Recruitment Published on November 15, 2023

Let’s embark on a journey to make your business the cool kid on the sustainability block. Welcome aboard the sustainability express! In an era where being eco-friendly is the new black, businesses are wise to catch the green wave and align with the growing enthusiasm for sustainability. It’s not just…

The Significance of a Robust Employee Value Proposition

Written by Squad Recruitment Published on October 25, 2023

In today’s dynamic job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a critical challenge for businesses in Australia.  To stay competitive and maintain a skilled and motivated workforce, companies need to invest in a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP). An EVP is a comprehensive strategy that defines what an organisation…

Australian Work Outlook: Strong Employment Intentions and the Rise of the Casual Worker

Written by Squad Recruitment Published on August 17, 2023

Some surprising results with the Australian labour market showing signs of strong short-term employment intentions among employers.

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Are contract chefs cheaper than permanent chefs in Australia?

Worried about your kitchen hiring budget? Getting staffing right in an Australian food business is…

How to choose a contract chef recruitment agency

Hiring is a full-time job, and if you don’t have a dedicated hiring manager on…

The top 6 benefits of hiring temp chefs + a success story

Staying on top of recruitment in hospitality can be a challenge. Particularly for regional businesses,…

Riding the Green Wave: Tips for a Better Workspace

Let’s embark on a journey to make your business the cool kid on the sustainability…

The Significance of a Robust Employee Value Proposition

In today’s dynamic job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a critical challenge for…

Australian Work Outlook: Strong Employment Intentions and the Rise of the Casual Worker

Some surprising results with the Australian labour market showing signs of strong short-term employment intentions among employers.