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Best practices for improving recruitment, retention and training

Restaurants that rely on seasonal workers are scrambling to fill jobs. In the meantime, they’re trying different tactics to make up for the labor gap.

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There are a huge number of restaurant job openings right now

There were 1.6 million leisure and hospitality job openings in February, including restaurants, as overall openings hit record numbers.

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Lawsuit seeks to overturn NYC restrictions on fast-food firings and layoffs

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2021

The action challenges the legality of New York's Just Cause legislation, which prevents certain restaurant employers from dismissing or cutting the hours of an employee at will.

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Red Robin says it has its labor problems licked

By Peter Romeo on May 26, 2021

Because of a new approach to hiring and training, the casual chain should be fully staffed by early summer, CEO Paul Murphy told investors.

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Editors' Roundtable: Why restaurants are facing a labor shortage

By Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo on May 24, 2021

Editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss the industry's current labor challenge, why restaurants are facing the issue, and how to get out of it.

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How Chipotle increased job applications 77% in one week

By Heather Lalley on May 20, 2021

Raising its average hourly wage and hosting a virtual job fair led to a significant bump in interest at the fast casual during a tight labor market, its hiring director said.

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Chipotle adds access to new mental health platform for managers

By Heather Lalley on May 19, 2021

Restaurant managers, field leaders and support center workers will be able to interact with a platform that “gamifies” mental wellness activities, the fast casual said.

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