Case Study: Kona Grill increases hourly applicant flow 400% and management hires 45% with CareerPlug

Kona Grill - Customer Case Study

Kona Grill, an upscale casual restaurant brand with 46 U.S. locations and three international franchises, was struggling with low applicant flow and rising recruitment costs while using their previous ATS. They needed a way to reach more candidates (including Spanish speakers), tailor applications for ideal hires across multiple locations, and reduce spending on job boards.

CareerPlug provided a mobile-optimized, Spanish-friendly ATS with free job syndication, customizable workflows and job templates, and a dedicated account manager. Within two years Kona Grill saw hourly applicant flow increase 400% and management hires climb 45%, while reducing recruiting spend and gaining customizable reporting to support ongoing improvements.

Kona Grill

Jamie Starner

Talent Acquisition Manager