Looking for a restaurant or hospitality job? Check out this job fair
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Looking for a restaurant or hospitality job in Northeast Florida? Look no further.
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association is hosting a job fair next week at four locations across Northeast Florida for those seeking work, from entry-level to management roles. The goal is to put candidates in touch with employers throughout the area.
The job fair, which is free of charge to those looking for work, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 18. Job seekers can attend in-person interview opportunities in Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Orders are up; but staff is down.
Local restaurants say they are having a tough time hiring new employees and some groups say it s not just a problem in Jacksonville.
Industry leaders say they are trying to get creative to entice people to come back to work.
Restaurant owners say they are closing one day during the week to give staff a break.
Now, with vaccination rates on the rise and case numbers declining, diners are back in full force.
Service employees, however, are not.
The hospitality industry is facing a crippling labor shortage that, at worst, is closing down businesses and, at best, forcing establishments to cut service hours even as they are enjoying some of the best sales they ve had since before the pandemic.
Patricia McElmore, owner and general manager of the Ice Plant Bar in St. Augustine, has advertised for cooks, dishwashers, food runners and hosts through Facebook, Indeed and other online platforms.
McElmore got one strong lead from a pool of about 20 to 30 applicants.
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