Andy Diamond, the president of the 12-location seafood chain Angry Crab Shack, said that he s willing to hire teenagers. He just doesn t think teens want the jobs he desperately needs to fill.
The restaurant chain is facing a shortfall of workers for back-of-house positions such as dishwasher and cook, according to Diamond. It s raised its hourly wage and is offering referral bonuses in the hopes of attracting serious applicants. Most teenagers, if they re applying, I don t think they want to work in a kitchen, Diamond said. If they re applying, they re looking for 15 to 20 hours a week, and that s more likely front of the house.