Labor Issues

Labor Issues

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How tough is it finding a dishwasher, let alone a good server these days? The restaurant industry has all sort of challenges – a rising minimum wage, the high cost of food and rent… but nothing has captured the industry’s attention like a labor shortage. Staffing new projects has become a tricky enterprise. We’ll speak with a trio of industry experts this week, all focused on the daily challenges of hiring, training and retaining.