The interview process is soooooo important because hiring the right people will save you much time and money in the long run. It is important not only to make sure that the applicant is good for you, but also, that you are good for him or her. By this I mean, are you able to pay this person the money that they need to meet their personal financial obligations. You don't want to waste time giving an orientation and training, only to have the employee quit when they get their first paycheck. Frequently, especially with younger applicants, the excitement of getting hired will cloud their thought process regarding the amount of their take home. Even more often, it takes about two or three paychecks before the employee realizes that they really aren't making enough money to make ends meet. You are back to square one!
If you are interviewing for a food server you should definitely tell the applicant this is how much money in gratuities you can expect to average each shift. If anything give a slightly lower average. Follow through by saying, for example, "so if you make $75 in tips plus $50 in pay, times 5 shifts each week, you should expect to take home about $575 each week. Is that what you expected?"
It is better to be a little patient and wait for the right person to apply. Don't worry, there are plenty of great applicants out there.
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