Restaurants Face Dishwasher Hiring Challenges Due to Immigration Crackdown and Declining Teen Labor
Restaurants in the U.S. are struggling to hire dishwashers due to a shrinking labor pool caused by immigration crackdowns and declining interest from younger workers. The issue is exacerbating operational strain and increasing labor costs, with replacement costs for hourly employees rising to $2,700. The National Restaurant Association reports over 12 million workers in the industry, but filling back-of-house roles remains difficult.
Topics: dishwasher roles immigration labor shortage restaurant industry teen labor