terrasse, as it's usually known in Montreal.
But before he can welcome back guests for the first time in months, he needs staff to cook, clean and serve them.
"The big problem is to get the CVs to come in," he said. "We want our people back and we're hoping to keep them for the long-term."
He said after many people lost their jobs during the first wave of the pandemic, some in the industry have moved on.
"I know cooks who became plumbers and who went into construction instead."
Lafaille said in order to retain staff, they need reassurance that more closures aren't on the way.