After the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants in the U.S. have been able to find enough staff to fill all open positions. According to the source, 30 percent of restaurants are facing a shortage of bartenders, and a further 28 percent are experiencing a shortage of line cooks. In 2021, 36 percent of restaurants faced a shortage of servers, but this number drastically declined in 2022.
Share of restaurants reporting staff shortages in the United States in 2021 and 2022, by position
full service restaurant owners, presidents, and area/general managers
Supplementary notes
Data collected by the source across all 50 states with an added focus on six key cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Miami.
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