As some Americans still face continuous issues when it comes to unemployment, others working in the restaurant industry may find that the odds are in their favor. Among job seekers who have it easy are those hoping to secure a position throughout the restaurant sector.
According to the Lexington Minuteman, there are a number of fields that are experiencing a so-called “skills gap.” Even though there are various vacancies in some industries, employers cannot find qualified candidates to fill them.
Untouched by this phenomenon is the restaurant business. This field has contributed to much of the nation’s economic growth since the recession. Not only has this portion of the market been creating jobs, but it has also been actually filling them with workers.
With that said, constant expansion may now be presenting some challenges to restaurant recruiters. The Nation’s Restaurant News reported that a recent People Report Workforce Index came in at 69.3, dipping from 69.9. This indicates that some of the pressure employers in this industry have felt in the past quarter is likely to persist until the year’s end. Because of the continuous creation of new jobs in this sector, HR personnel are going to have to work hard to place a rising number of prospects into positions.