Case Study: J. Alexander's Restaurant finds qualified COVID-era candidates with foh&boh

Found Strong Candidate Pool Despite COVID-19

J. Alexander's Restaurant, a multi-brand upscale dining group, faced significant hiring challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. They struggled to find a sufficient number of qualified and reliable candidates for all positions, particularly those willing to adhere to new safety protocols. Their previous passive recruiting methods, which relied on their internal careers page and a payroll processor, were not yielding enough interested applicants.

The vendor foh&boh provided a solution by granting the restaurant instant access to a large pool of candidates who were actively seeking work. The foh&boh platform featured detailed candidate profiles and a customizable one-click interview request tool that integrated with J. Alexander's internal process. This allowed the hiring team to quickly identify and connect with qualified individuals. As a result, J. Alexander's was able to efficiently fill all of its open positions despite the difficult hiring climate, with management praising the platform for saving time and providing an effective solution to their struggles.

J. Alexander's Restaurant

Kristen Opalinski

General Manager