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[Descant]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Looks like there might be a shortage of restaurant labor force again this coming season, which I really hope is not the case. There have been 4 local restaurants advertising for all types of help from hostesses waiters chefs and bus boys.

This is the time of year the process normally starts as I recall, so you can do interviews and get lined up before ice out, and you can do interviews during spring break. Of course, there aren't as many family owned, summer only businesses as there used to be. I hope people are prepared this year and the employment situation evens out for everybody. You may see more 14-15 yo busing and washing dishes.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Descant

This is the time of year the process normally starts as I recall, so you can do interviews and get lined up before ice out, and you can do interviews during spring break. Of course, there aren't as many family owned, summer only businesses as there used to be. I hope people are prepared this year and the employment situation evens out for everybody. You may see more 14-15 yo busing and washing dishes.

Yes I agree the restaurants seem to be under more pressure. I hope that they all have their positions filled and they have a successful season. I would really hate to have situations like last year where section of restaurant were unoccupied because of lack of staff. Certainly have no issues with 14-15 year olds busing and washing creates a good work ethic at a young age.


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[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Yes I agree the restaurants seem to be under more pressure. I hope that they all have their positions filled and they have a successful season. I would really hate to have situations like last year where section of restaurant were unoccupied because of lack of staff. Certainly have no issues with 14-15 year olds busing and washing creates a good work ethic at a young age.


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I wonder if restaurants are, or see value in, connecting with local high schools.

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[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I wonder if restaurants are, or see value in, connecting with local high schools.

I see that Laconia High School offers programs in Culinary Arts at the Huot Career and Technical Center; presumably area restaurant owners are aware of this program and at least on its surface it should offer them a pool of qualified workers.

Do other area schools have similar programs?

[baygo]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Yes I agree the restaurants seem to be under more pressure. I hope that they all have their positions filled and they have a successful season. I would really hate to have situations like last year where section of restaurant were unoccupied because of lack of staff. Certainly have no issues with 14-15 year olds busing and washing creates a good work ethic at a young age.


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There seems to have been a change in tide. Last year at this time I ran a help wanted ad and it took two weeks to get my first application. A week and a half ago I ran a help wanted ad and there have been 30+ applicants so far .

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by baygo

There seems to of been a change in tide. Last year at this time I ran a help wanted ad and it took two weeks to get my first application. A week and a half ago I ran a help wanted ad and there have been 30+ applicants so far .

Any idea what's different?

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[baygo]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Any idea what's different?

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There seems to be a few common answers to "reason for leaving" from the interviews I have conducted.

Some (unskilled) claim that their previous employer is downsizing its workforce to account for anticipated increases in minimum wage and matched with holdings associated with paid family leave.

Some (educated mid management level) have been replaced by AI.

Some (social program recipients) are coming out to work because funding dried up for the programs they relied on.

Some wanted to leave the job they have and join us because we have a good reputation.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by baygo

There seems to have been a change in tide. Last year at this time I ran a help wanted ad and it took two weeks to get my first application. A week and a half ago I ran a help wanted ad and there have been 30+ applicants so far .

THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!!! Thanks Baygo