Three Simple Ways Restaurant Owners Can Boost Retention and Drive Recruitment 

The food and beverage industry employed more than five million Americans in 2018, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With such a significant portion of the American economy involved in food service, the business health of America’s restaurants can have a significant ripple effect. The BLS also notes that the job outlook for restaurant worker positions is “excellent because many workers leave the occupation each year, resulting in numerous job openings.”

Indeed, a study conducted by the National Restaurant Association found that overall turnover rate in the restaurants-and-accommodations sector was 74.9 percent in 2018. Some restaurants report turnover rates as high as 150 percent.

While perpetual job openings may be encouraging for restaurant industry jobseekers, it can be a point of concerning instability for restaurant owners. To thrive in this labor climate, it is essential that food service employers explore innovative ways to stand out…