Chapter 187: The Dilemma of Staff Allocation

Chen Jianhai flipped through the documents page by page, showing a satisfied expression.

The personnel on the list had a comprehensive range of professional skills, covering the various needs of the hotel.

Especially the publicity department, which recruited at least ten computer science graduates.

With just these people, it would be enough to staff another hotel.

As he continued to look, Chen Jianhai's expression turned puzzled.

"Did we recruit all the students from the tourism vocational schools in Nanjiang City?"

The majority of the applicants were recent graduates or professional postgraduates from Nanjiang City First Tourism Vocational College, Nanjiang City Guangxia Tourism Vocational School, and Nanjiang City Qinglang Tourism Vocational College.

The rest were kitchen staff applicants.

There were almost no senior employees who were older, more experienced, and demanded higher pay.

Upon hearing Chen Jianhai's inquiry, Minister Xie hurriedly explained:

"Boss, all the recruitment and selection were done through proper procedures, it wasn't a sweep!!"

"The truth is that our hotel's influence in the universities of Nanjiang City is too strong,"

"Many students from other colleges had already been inquiring about our hotel's work benefits and environment, always thinking about working here."

"So as soon as they saw the recruitment information, they immediately sent in their resumes."

"Oh, I see."

Chen Jianhai nodded while continuing to review the personnel information.

Minister Xie stood beside him, regretfully saying:

"It's just a pity that it's not the graduation season; otherwise, we could have recruited directly from the campus."

Chen Jianhai asked, "Campus recruitment?"

Minister Xie replied, "Yes."

"Campus recruitment is efficient, and fresh graduates are usually easy to manage. They generally accept the methods of the first hotel and can align with the hotel's direction quickly, integrating into the work environment faster."

"Moreover, graduates are enthusiastic and responsible, sometimes treating work with a sense of duty like homework."

"If trained well, within six months, they can become excellent hotel staff."

"The main point is, graduates don't have high salary demands, so the hotel's salary pressure is relatively lower."

That does make sense!

Chen Jianhai immediately thought of Bai Cheng and the others, who were all diligent and hard-working.

They had a strong sense of responsibility in their work.

Although they could be playful sometimes,

they were much more reliable than him as the boss.

"Good! This task is yours to handle."

"When it's time for campus recruitment next year, lead a team to recruit more staff for the hotel."

Chen Jianhai waved his hand and closed the personnel list, handing it back to Minister Xie.

"More recruitment?!" Minister Xie was stunned.

With the current staff and those on the list, it was already enough to meet the daily needs of two hotels.

How many branches is the boss planning to open?!

Isn't this expansion a bit too fast?!

For a moment, Minister Xie sensed a hint of danger.

Chen Jianhai said, "Think of it as talent reserves. Recruit good talents as they come."

"I've looked through the people in this file; they seem fine. Recruit them for a trial period."

"Also,"

"The onboarding time for others can be delayed a few days, but the newly hired kitchen staff must start as soon as possible."

"Okay, boss, I'll get on it."

...

Having resolved the issue of new staff supplementation, the next step was how to allocate them.

"If the Island Hotel starts operating, which staff should be transferred...?"

Chen Jianhai looked at the hotel's employees, deep in thought.

The best scenario would be an equal number of new and old employees at each hotel.

This way, each hotel would have half veteran employees and half new ones,

ensuring adequate service staff while achieving the goal of experienced staff mentoring new ones, advancing both hotels' operations simultaneously.

"But if we do that, the senior evaluation team will be problematic..."

Chen Jianhai frowned,

The senior evaluation team would soon arrive for an inspection,

If the hotel underwent a major personnel change now, it would certainly affect the evaluation results.

The little siren was important, but the platinum ring for the main wife was even more crucial.

Both were dearly cherished,

"This is tricky!"

Chen Jianhai sighed in frustration,

In this situation, either delay the Island Hotel's opening and focus entirely on the inspection,

or take a big risk by recruiting the staff, training them on the go to improve their professionalism and service quality.

But both plans seemed unstable at the moment.

"Better find out when the senior evaluation team is arriving!"

After much deliberation,

Chen Jianhai took out his phone and sent a message to Su Jie.

"Brother, any news on when the evaluation team is arriving?"

Five seconds later,

Su Jie: "The evaluation team hasn't arrived yet?!!!"

Seemingly to emphasize his surprise, Su Jie added three exclamation marks.

Chen Jianhai was stunned for a moment, then replied:

"No, my staff have been keeping an eye out, no particularly noteworthy guests so far. [frown]"

Su Jie: "..."

After two minutes, Su Jie's message popped up again.

"My previous information was that the senior evaluation team must conduct a cross-examination in the hotel by the end of November,"

"Although I'm not sure why they haven't shown up yet,"

"But don't worry, I'll check the situation for you and get back to you."

Chen Jianhai: "Thanks, brother."

Su Jie: "[smile]"

...

At that moment,

While Chen Jianhai was discussing the evaluation team's situation with Su Jie,

On the first floor's lounge sofa,

Xing Yusen was quietly making a phone call while observing the hotel's comings and goings:

"Hello, Captain, it's Xiao Xing."

"I've been observing on their hotel's first floor for four or five days now, and the customer flow in the public areas and the number of guests in the restaurant is indeed much higher than in a normal hotel."

"It's not hunger marketing, yes, definitely not hunger marketing."

"Not only are there no rooms available on the official website and apps, but the front desk here also says the rooms are fully booked."

"Full occupancy sales? Hmm... I suppose it can be characterized like that for now."

"Yes, no reserved rooms."

"I think the reserved room arrangement should be deducted or not scored."

Xing Yusen paused for a moment, frowning, seemingly listening to the person on the phone.

"Shooting a TV series?"

"I didn't notice; I haven't seen any equipment set up in the lobby these past few days."

"…Alright, I'll submit a delayed inspection report to the association tomorrow."

"Okay, Captain, goodbye."