Webinar/Podcast
Hire Smarter, Run Better
How to Win the Restaurant Staffing Game - Supported by Workday
Hiring isn’t just a necessity—it’s one of the most important investments a restaurant can make. The right people, supported by strong management and the right technology, directly impact your profitability, productivity, and long-term success.
Join Chad Moutray, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the National Restaurant Association, Joshua Secrest, Head of Marketing for Workday, and Sean MacMillan, Vice President of Human Resources at Captain D’s, for an inside look at new workforce development research that’s shaping today’s restaurant industry. This webinar will break down how current labor market trends and staffing challenges are affecting your bottom line—and what you can do about it.
Our subject matter experts will share fresh insights and data-driven strategies to help you hire smarter, retain top talent, and streamline operations across the employee lifecycle. You’ll also learn how technology can reduce friction, empower your workforce, and unlock stronger business performance.
Key Takeaways
- Gain insight into today’s restaurant labor market and staffing trends
- Learn about data-backed strategies to improve hiring and retention
- Discover practical ways to leverage technology to achieve workforce efficiency
- Get a clearer understanding of staffing as a driver of financial success
Whether you’re a restaurant owner, operator, or staffing professional, this session will equip you with the actionable ideas you need to build a stronger, more resilient workforce.
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***Note: After this webinar, it will be available for on-demand viewing. Please register even if you cannot attend the live presentation. You will receive a link to the on-demand presentation where you can watch at your leisure.
About the Presenters:
Chad Moutray
SVP of Research and Chief Economist,
National Restaurant Association
Chad Moutray is Senior Vice President of Research & Chief Economist at the National Restaurant Association. He provides thought leadership and data and analysis to business leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industry. He also serves as a subject matter expert on economic issues, commenting on conditions affecting the restaurant industry via professional presentations and media interviews. He has appeared on various news outlets, including CNN, CNBC, and NBC’s Today show.
Before joining the Association, Dr. Moutray served as Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers, and as Director for the Center for Manufacturing Research at the Manufacturing Institute. He was Chief Economist & Director of Economic Research for the Office of Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Dean of the School of Business Administration at Robert Morris College in Chicago.
Today, Moutray also serves as an adjunct professor of applied econometrics at George Washington University. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Eastern Illinois University.
Joshua Secrest
Head of Marketing, Workday
Sean MacMillan
Vice President of Human Resources, Captian D's
Kim Virtuoso
Chief People Officer, Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Sara Piper
Executive Direct of People and Talent Acquisition,
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
