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Attention all #GenZ professionals! 🌟 The foodservice industry needs your fresh perspective to tackle a recurring problem: high frontline turnover. 💼💔 Discover how your talent can make a difference in attracting and retaining staff. Check out the latest statistics from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) here: https://okt.to/SOuxlz 🍽️📊 #WorkforceChallenges #IndustryInsights #CareerOpportunities

⚠ Breakdowns are costly to any foodservice business and damaging to your reputation as an operator ⚠ Hear from the experts to see how you can reduce your chances of breakdowns. #FEAuk #HRC #Hospitality #AskTheExperts #Chef #ChefLife #ChefTalk #RestaurantDesign

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As Samwise Gamgee once said, "boil em', mash em', stick em' in a stew." We love our potatoes and Idahoan Foodservice has something for everyone. Check out their website for some delicious, and creative ways to incorporate potatoes onto your menu. #internationalpotatoday #potatoday #idahoanfoodservice #foodservice #mashedpotatoes #hashbrowns #brokerage

When I read about the growth of the restaurant industry I grow concerned. Are we being proper stewards of the industry? Can the industry afford more job creation? This morning I slid 🛝 down into the rabbit 🐇 hole. Hypothetically speaking, what does the next 4 years look like for industries like the restaurant industry? Where high labor meets shrinking margins? 🌟 **Impact of Automation and Rising Labor Costs on U.S. Employment: A Forecast to 2028** 🌟 As we navigate the evolving landscape of employment in the United States, understanding the interplay between automation, rising labor costs, and consumer behavior is crucial. Here's an in-depth look at what the future might hold: 🔍 **Key Findings:** 1. **Projected Employment Growth**: - By 2028, the U.S. is expected to have 177.2 million jobs available, reflecting a shift towards automation and efficiency. 2. **Impact of Rising Labor Costs**: - Increasing costs of living drive up wages, which, in turn, raise operational costs for businesses. This trend is particularly challenging for labor-intensive industries like hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. 3. **Automation's Role**: - Automation is reducing the need for traditional jobs, especially in repetitive tasks. While this leads to a decrease in certain roles, it also creates new opportunities in tech and maintenance sectors. 4. **Consumer Behavior Shifts**: - Rising prices due to increased labor costs may lead to reduced discretionary spending. Consumers might shift to more cost-effective alternatives, impacting business traffic in non-essential sectors. 📉 **Forecasted Challenges assuming $1m revenues**: - **2024**: Businesses start feeling the strain with a projected profit of $58,329 for a typical labor-intensive business. - **2025**: Margins tighten further, with profits dipping to $16,476. - **2026**: Businesses may start incurring losses, with a projected deficit of $25,628. - **2027**: Losses deepen to $68,047. - **2028**: Continuing negative trend with a loss of $110,842. 🏢 **Industry-Specific Insights**: - **Most Vulnerable**: Hospitality, retail, and manufacturing due to high labor dependency and low profit margins. - **Resilient Sectors**: Technology, finance, and professional services, which benefit from higher margins and less direct impact from automation. 🔧 **Strategic Adaptations**: - **Reskilling and Upskilling**: Emphasizing new skills to adapt to the changing job market. - **Policy Interventions**: Support from government policies to manage the transition. - **Economic Diversification**: Encouraging innovation to create new job opportunities. As we prepare for these changes, businesses and workers must adapt to maintain competitiveness and ensure economic stability. Let's embrace the future with a proactive approach to reskilling and innovation. 💼🌐 #FutureOfWork #Automation #EmploymentTrends #LaborMarket #BusinessStrategy #EconomicForecast #Innovation

This report is a great resource from Association for Healthcare Foodservice built directly from operator input and information. AHF members use this report to better understand not just trends, but how their operations compare. This knowledge is incredibly useful in determining where to focus your efforts and when advocating for resources with the executive team. Please take some time and share your perspective on where we are as an industry and where we're going! #selfop #knowyournumbers

#foodscience #FSQALeaders #foodandbeveragejobs #foodscienceandtechnology #foodequipment #wisconsinfoodscience let's talk. #shippingandreceiving #shippingindustry #beloitwisconsin let's talk. We are looking for some up and coming leaders in the food industry. broaster.com/careers

🧑🍳 Why is The Town Dock Classic Calamari the go-to choice for foodservice professionals. With larger tubes and thicker walls, our classic calamari creates a beautiful plate coverage that will leave your customers in awe. Its popularity is no secret, with each bite containing exceptional tender flavor. 🦑 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our Classic Calamari option

Having multifunctional equipment is key to successful foodservice operations today. Drying racks are a great multifunctional investment that offers a place for dishes to dry while also offering a storage solution for those dishes.

How does on-site foodservice help you recruit quality employees in your corporation?