In September 2021, the amount of unfilled foodservice sector jobs in Canada grew to nearly 200,000 vacancies. MENU reached out to Restaurants Canada’s Senior Economist Chris Elliott for a conversation on his thoughts...
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Canada is full of exceptional culinary talent. We all know the names of those who helped put our country on the gastronomic map. They are the chefs we see on TV and in...
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The restaurant industry is well known for operating on extremely slim margins. Throw in the stressors of COVID and the current labour shortage, and it’s no wonder many eateries across the country face...
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As we begin to emerge from pandemic restrictions, it’s slowly becoming clear that traditional hiring and retention methods are no longer effective. Restaurants, in particular, are reporting a severe labour shortage, with difficulties...
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By Jason Benchetrit – Junior Associate at MeazureUp Restaurants are facing unprecedented labor shortages, with seemingly no end in sight— and no simple solutions. But restaurant owners and managers can’t change the issues behind the...
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The devastating effects of the restaurant industry’s labour shortage show no signs of abating any time soon. Technology must play an integral part in any restauranteur’s HR strategy in order to thrive will...
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The essence of Canadian cities has long been in the life, vibrancy, and diversity of their restaurants and bars. Regrettably, “We are closed” signs have increased since the outbreak of COVID-19. A drastic...
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Sitting down for the jungle brunch at Chotto Matte means being invited into a world of brightly coloured cockatoos, lush green hanging vines, and vibrantly bold Peruvian-Japanese flavours. Chotto Matte is a Nikkei...
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Best described as a classic Ontario general store, the Mariposa Market has been a staple in downtown Orillia for over 35 years. Opened in 1987 by Bob Willsey, the family-owned and operated Mariposa...
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By Jordan Huck, CEO, Notch Even at the best of times, running a profitable restaurant business has historically been challenging given the extremely tight margins. While no stranger to highs and lows, COVID-19...
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