Getting and keeping good employees is the foundation of a good restaurant business. Here are some of the keys to recruitment and retention that will put you and keep you ahead of the curve.

• Find employees through the NRA/HCareers Restaurant Job Bank
• Get tips on recruitment and retention

Retaining the employees you already have is one of the marks of a good business. Providing your employees with fair, supportive treatment — plus good training and on-the-job experience — not only enhances the quality of your service and products. It can also be an excellent employee retention tool.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation provides resources to train, mentor and develop your employees.

Mentoring programs like the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ProStart® program bring students into your establishment to learn about the world of work -- and your restaurant specifically.

Many state restaurant associations also have educational arms that raise money for scholarships, encourage hospitality education, and work with restaurant employers interested in providing worksite mentoring.