How does Rachel Coventry, of Curtis Orchard, successfully lead a large number of part-time and seasonal staff?
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Q. How many people come to Curtis Orchard in a given year?
A.
– 5,000 people on a Saturday or Sunday.
– 170,000 people annually.
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Q. What are some of the things people can experience?
A. Kids & agricultural activities. Shopping. Bakery & Cafe.
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Q. What are the steps you take to hire?
A. Our hiring system came about from sheer necessity – group interviews.
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Q. How do they get to the group interview stage?
A. Everyone fills out the same application on our website.
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Q. What do your group interviews look like?
A.
– Part 1: Conduct a team activity.
– Part 2: Rapid fire questions.
– Part 3: Written math test.
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Q. What is the purpose of your uniform look?
A.
– Ensure a clean, nice look for all employees.
– Customers & staff can identify our employees.
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Q. How do you build your family type atmosphere?
A.
– Hiring friendly staff.
– Having kids activities.
– Listening to the customers wants.
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Q. How do you create your family staff atmosphere?
A. Continue asking, “Can I do more for my employees?”
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Q. Does a high quantity of patrons create a team atmosphere?
A.
– You have to pull together.
– Good leadership.
– Employees bonding with one another.
– Having a defined chain of command.
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Q. When does Curtis Orchard open for the season?
A. July 20th – The Scheunemanns Wedding Anniversary!
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Q. What will be new this year?
A.
– Observation beehive.
– Bigger donut machine.
Contact the Rec-lebrity:
Rachel Coventry
Business Owner
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
3902 S. Duncan Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
rachel@curtisorchard.com
217-359-5565
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