Thursday February 27 @ 1PM Central
Kura Sushi: Recruiting and Retaining Staff to Support Aggressive Growth Goals
Lessons from the Field Series: Learning How Top Performers Do It
Kura Sushi originally started in Japan before rapidly expanding to 70 units in the US with imminent plans to open a further 12 locations (it has around 650 units globally). The brand needs a robust recruitment strategy to support these broader objectives.
Join this session to learn how Kura Sushi:
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Recruits at scale, and particularly how it onboards when entering new markets.
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Monitors and minimizes turnover, and specifically its approach to learning and development.
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Fosters a strong partnership between HR and operators to ensure these initiatives are effective.


Panelist
Arlene Estrada Petokas
Chief People Officer at Kura Sushi USA
Arlene Estrada Petokas is a restaurant industry and human resources veteran that has served in various roles. As Kura’s Chief People Officer is responsible for developing and executing people strategies that support the company’s operational goals and helps drive performance within the organization.
