Delaware News Journal
From frying french fries to greeting guests, Delaware’s coastal businesses rely on a strong workforce to meet the tourists and residents who flock to their favorite restaurants, hotels and shops in the summer months.
But as more people get vaccinated and make plans to hit the beaches in coming months, “help wanted” signs remain in many windows up and down the coast.
Some business owners have called this year’s hiring season a “nightmare,” while others in the hospitality industry worry that an employee shortage may worsen if the state further lifts COVID-19 restrictions and capacity limits.