In recent years, there has been a widespread staffing shortage in the restaurant industry in New York City, as well as in many other cities across the US. The shortage is due to a combination of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused many workers to leave the industry, increased demand for restaurant services as the economy recovers, and a lack of available workers due to factors such as low unemployment and competition from other industries. This shortage has led to increased pressure on restaurants to find and retain staff, and has also led to higher wages and benefits for workers in order to incentivize them to stay in the industry.
