End of Mask Mandates Sees Need for Restaurant and Food Workers Soar

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The demand for restaurant and food workers has surged, with job postings increasing significantly as mask mandates end in many U.S. locations. An analysis by PeopleReady indicates that postings for waiters and waitresses rose by 31%, bartenders by 28%, and host and hostess positions by 23% over the last 30 days. The staffing firm highlights a recovery in the restaurant industry while noting ongoing staffing shortages. To address the rising need for workers, PeopleReady is hosting nationwide hiring events and offers job opportunities through its JobStack platform.

Positive

• Job postings for waiters and waitresses increased by 31%.
• Bartender job postings rose by 28%.
• Host and hostess positions saw a 23% increase.
• Ongoing recruitment efforts through nationwide hiring events.

Negative

• Staffing shortages remain a significant barrier for businesses.

Double-digit growth in demand for waiters and waitresses, bartenders, food preparation workers in last 30 days, finds PeopleReady

TACOMA, Wash., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As mask mandates come to an end in many parts of the U.S., demand for restaurant and food workers is soaring. Across the restaurant industry, many typical job postings have increased by double digits in the last 30 days, according to an analysis by staffing firm PeopleReady.

The substantial job growth numbers point to a continued rebound from one of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic, says PeopleReady. Some of the jobs seeing the highest increase in postings over the last 30 days include:

Waiters and waitress job postings have risen by 31%
The need for bartenders is up 28%
Host and hostess jobs have increased by 23%
Job postings for cooks are up 19%
The demand for fast-food workers is up 17%
And food preparation worker job postings have risen by 15%

"As industries like the restaurant industry continue their recovery, the demand for workers to help will only increase," said Taryn Owen, president and COO, PeopleReady and PeopleScout. "Rebounding amid the current staffing shortage is a significant barrier for many businesses, and staffing firms are proving a vital partner through this challenging time." 

As part of its ongoing recruitment efforts to help fill the ever-increasing need for workers across all industries, PeopleReady is holding nationwide hiring events this week. The staffing company has a variety of ways for job seekers to access job opportunities via app (JobStack) and online (jobs.peopleready.com).

About PeopleReady
PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of blue-collar industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, waste and recycling, and hospitality. Leveraging its game-changing JobStack platform and 600-plus branch offices across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, PeopleReady served approximately 94,000 businesses and put approximately 220,000 people to work in 2021. Learn more at www.peopleready.com.

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SOURCE PeopleReady

FAQ

What is the recent demand trend for restaurant workers related to TBI?

Demand for restaurant workers, particularly waiters, bartenders, and cooks, has surged, reflecting a recovery in the industry.

What percentage increase in job postings has PeopleReady reported for waiters and bartenders?

Waiter job postings increased by 31%, while bartender postings rose by 28%.

What actions is PeopleReady taking to address the staffing shortage?

PeopleReady is conducting nationwide hiring events to meet the increasing demand for workers.

When was the press release regarding the demand for food workers published?

The press release was published on March 16, 2022.

How does the surge in job postings impact TBI's business outlook?

The surge in job postings indicates a recovering market, but ongoing staffing shortages could pose challenges for TBI's business operations.