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Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality\u00a0<\/span>industry<\/span> so you don\u2019t have to. This week\u2019s topic: what customers should know about restaurant staff shortages and how<\/span>\u00a0they can support\u00a0<\/span>hospitality employees.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Customers Should Know About Restaurant Staff Shortages<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Across the country, restaurant managers are struggling to hire.\u00a0<\/span>According to a\u00a0<\/span>census poll<\/span><\/a>\u00a0conducted in March of this year, 40% of restaurants are experiencing hiring challenges, and we\u00a0<\/span>expect that number has only gone up as people reacclimate themselves to dining out. These restaurant staff shortages can have a big impact on a guests experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With<\/span>\u00a0more customers return<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0to restaurants, the issue<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>stemming from restaurant staff shortages <\/span>are becoming\u00a0<\/span>more apparent<\/span>. As a guest at a bar or restaurant, there are\u00a0<\/span>a few\u00a0<\/span>things to\u00a0<\/span>understand\u00a0<\/span>t<\/span>hat\u00a0<\/span>can<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>make\u00a0<\/span>both\u00a0<\/span>your and the employees\u00a0<\/span>experience\u00a0<\/span>more enjoyable<\/span>. Here\u2019s what customer should know about experiencing restaurant staff shortages: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wait times<\/span><\/b> may increase<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

If a restaurant is struggling\u00a0<\/span>with being fully staffed, it\u2019s likely that times will increase when waiting for your table or food<\/span>\u00a0because e<\/span>mployees may be playing mult<\/span>i<\/span>ple roles\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>accou<\/span>nt for unfilled positions.\u00a0<\/span>Plus,\u00a0<\/span>34<\/span><\/a>\u00a0states still have some sort of dining restrictions in place,\u00a0<\/span>which may mean they\u2019re\u00a0<\/span>not allo<\/span>wed\u00a0<\/span>them to\u00a0<\/span>be\u00a0<\/span>at full capacity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How you can support employees:<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Trust us, increased wait times are\u00a0<\/span>inconvenient for employees too. Right now, more than ever, they need your understanding.\u00a0<\/span>Being understaffed is stressful for workers who are left responsible to pick up the slack.\u00a0<\/span>W<\/span>orkers will\u00a0<\/span>recognize<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>if\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span>\u2019re being patient and\u00a0<\/span>will\u00a0<\/span>appreciate it as managers work on rectifying the restaurant staff shortages. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Restaurants are<\/span><\/b> trying to hire<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

With so many people out of work during the pandemic, it\u2019s easy to\u00a0<\/span>believe\u00a0<\/span>that\u00a0<\/span>hiring\u00a0<\/span>should be as simple as putting up a job posting. But right\u00a0<\/span>now,\u00a0<\/span>there are several factors that experts believe are preventing people from returning to work<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0ranging from stimulus payments to continued concerns about the coronavirus. An important aspect to realize regarding the staff shortage is that businesses\u00a0<\/span>are\u00a0<\/span><\/i>trying to hire<\/span>\u00a0but are facing difficulties with getting people to\u00a0<\/span>work<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How you can support employees:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>A great way to show your support in\u00a0<\/span>restaurants\u2019\u00a0<\/span>hiring efforts is to spread the word\u00a0<\/span>about open positions or refer great candidates you know. By referring people\u00a0<\/span>that\u00a0<\/span>you know are interested in hospitality work or are proven to be reliable employees,\u00a0<\/span>you can help minimize the number of open positions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your kindness goes a long way<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Before you step foot into a bar or restaurant, you\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0remind yourself of what restrictions<\/a> the employees are currently\u00a0<\/span>asked to uphold<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0These may include capacity and distance restrictions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or mask mandates.\u00a0<\/span>While you dine-in, they\u2019ll likely be asking you to adhere to the requirements set in place either by the restaurant or by the local government.\u00a0<\/span>It isn’t personal \u2013\u2013 it\u2019s a part of their jobs. Don\u2019t be surprised if during your time at the restaurant, employees\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>pend less time at the table than you\u2019re used to. It’s to help keep them \u2013 and you \u2013 safe.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How you can support employees:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Besides patience and understanding,\u00a0<\/span>employees need emotional and financial support right now. Always tip appropriately and don\u2019t hold back on the smiles (if your mask is off while dining) or waves. It’s the little things that\u00a0<\/span>can make a big difference in someone\u2019s day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With restrictions loosening<\/span>, it\u2019s starting to feel more like<\/span>\u00a0it did<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>pre-pandemic<\/span>. But not everything is back to normal yet.\u00a0<\/span>As managers work on restaurant staff shortages, <\/span>employees will appreciate the support and understanding they receive from customers.\u00a0<\/span>Keep these points in mind next time you venture out to your favorite restaurant.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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