WATERLOO --
As restaurants in Waterloo Region prepare to reopen to the public for indoor dining, some businesses are facing staffing issues.
According to Morty’s Pub & Patio's co-owner, the establishment still needs 10 to 15 more employees to be able to meet expected demand and return to regular hours.
“We’ve been able to open, then we’ve been forced to shut down. People still have bills to pay, they need the stability, and that’s one thing that’s just not being offered,“ said Steve Campbell, co-owner of Morty's Pub & Patio.
Campbell said many in the industry are struggling with a lack of both servers and cooks. It’s a worry for many, as indoor dining will open during Step 3 of the province's reopening plan on Friday.