A Not e from t he A sst. Gener a l M a n ager BY KATRINA WEITHMAN Perhaps no group has pivoted more quickly and more visibly during the pandemic than the restaurant industry. We adapted to new concepts such as distanced tables, partitions, paper menus, plastic silverware and not being able to leave salt and pepper on the tables. We survived multiple state mandated occupancy restrictions as well as complete closures of indoor dining. In the face of all the adversity we survived, and we looked forward to welcoming our returning guests only to face our greatest challenge yet…no staff to serve our patrons. Nationally, chains and independent eateries alike have struggled to hire staff who are opting instead to stay on unemployment or work in other industries. Even before the pandemic, the restaurant and hospitality industries were experiencing labor shortages, and the pandemic likely contributed to workers leaving the industry for good. Workers in the restaurant and service industries expressed their struggles and the leading factors for labor shortages in the hospitality field are pointed to, low wages, lack of benefits, erratic scheduling on nights and holidays, physical demands, and lack of childcare availability.
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Pocono Farms Country Club is exhausting all avenues to attract new employees. We offer above average compensation, flexible work schedule, a safe and pleasant work environment, discounted gym and golf membership and benefits to our fulltime employees. Unfortunately, the number of responses to job listings has only decreased. When we reach out to applicants, we are not successful in getting a hold of people or getting them to come in for interviews. The wide selection of restaurant work available far outweighs the candidates seeking• a job. Chimneys For those Masonry Rebuiltapplying, & Repaired • Stainless Steel Liners & Caps they are going to get a multitude of responses if they are genuinely interested in employment. We are striving to return to normal business • Woodstove & Fireplace Inserts Installed • Gas or Oil Chimney & Furnace Cleaning hours, menus, and special activities but this is not possible without staff. We would like nothing more than to welcome all our residents, • Wooden Chase Chimneys • Animals & Any Other Blockages Removed members, and guests back to a fully functional and staffed eatery. If you or anyone you know is&interested in applying, please contact Katie at Rebuilt Repaired 570-894-4435 ext. 201 or wecomcord@poconofarms.com, or feel free to stop in the Lakeside GrillWood & Pub fill out an CALL application. TODAY: (570)676-5253 • Fireplaces, & Coalto Stoves In closing, Mike and I would like to thank everyone for the well wishes, flowers, cards, and gifts that we received for our baby Claire Catherine! $10 OFF CHIMNEY REPAIRS & CLEANING WITH THIS AD We are truly touched by the outpouring of love expressed over the arrival of our precious baby girl! Claire is a blessing beyond compare and we are so incredibly fortunate to be her Mommy and Daddy!
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