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Restaurant Industry’s Labor Shortages Made Worse By Demographic Trends

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However, by spearheading innovative programs to retain some of the experienced workers retiring from the labor pool they can improve the training, recruitment, and retention of young workers. Demographic shifts are reshaping the workforce, of the present and of the future, and the restaurant industry is on the front lines.

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Beating the Labor Crunch: Outsourced Strategies Are Key

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As restaurants and other hospitality venues re-open and see increased demand from customers and guests, one thing is clear: labor shortages could slow their recovery, hampering businesses trying to capitalize on the booming consumer demand. Outsourced recruiting for full-time and contingent staff can help and is simply more efficient.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

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The past five years have reinforced the critical intersection of digital and hospitality in the restaurant industry. Digital not only powers seamless experiences but also unlocks guest data that can elevate hospitality across all touchpoints, both digital and in-person.

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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

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Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. A recent survey of restaurant operators by the University of South Florida School of Hospitality found that hiring and turnover was their number one challenge.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. In August, the restaurant industry lost more than 40,000 jobs. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers.

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Four Reasons Why Mobile Order and Pay Can Ease Staffing Shortage Pressure

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Yet, nine in ten operators predict issues with recruitment at a time which is essential for our industry's recovery. One staff member could be lost from the front of house for up to an hour taking phone calls for 20 takeaway orders. With restrictions easing, customers are excitedly returning to their favorite restaurants.

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Restaurant Staffing Crisis Solutions: Experts Weigh In

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Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly. While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. Two-thirds of new hires signing up for DailyPay.