Staffing

Dunkin' hiring initiative puts employees in front of the camera

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July 15, 2021

With Dunkin' franchisees across the country looking to hire up to 20,000 new employees, Dunkin' is teaming up with Maria Menounos, one of its most famous former restaurant team members and host of Better Together with Maria Menounos, to give fans a chance to learn about life behind the counter at Dunkin'.

In a series of live social media events, celebrity hosts will interview Dunkin' team members throughout the country to uncover what makes working at Dunkin' so fun and rewarding, a news release said. The series kicked off this week via Maria Menounos' personal Instagram account Wednesday.

Additional live events are scheduled for later this summer, and fans can follow along on Dunkin's social channels to be among the first to discover other celebrity hosts. Each celebrity will be paired with a team member for an interview and a demonstration of how they keep America running, including making and serving Dunkin's signature beverages and baked goods.

During each live event, viewers will have the chance to win four grand prizes including an exclusive Dunkin' backpack filled with Dunkin' merchandise and accessories. Viewers will also learn more about career opportunities at participating Dunkin' franchised restaurants and information regarding visiting local Dunkin' locations to submit an application.

"As America continues to reopen and Dunkin' franchisees open their doors to new employees who embody the brand's core values, we wanted to find a uniquely Dunkin' way to provide a glimpse at life behind the counter and what team members enjoy most about their jobs," Stephanie Lilak, Dunkin' senior vice president and chief HRO, said in the release. "We are excited to partner with celebrities who have an authentic love for our brand to help us show why Dunkin' restaurants offer a great opportunity to learn skills in a welcoming environment where people feel appreciated and rewarded."

Dunkin' is based in Canton, Massachussets, and has more than 12,600 franchised restaurants in 40 countries worldwide.