Now that the public health restrictions that either limited capacity or closed doors entirely have mostly been lifted, the food service industry — restaurants, delis, bakeries and other small food shops — doesn't have enough people to run at full capacity. She had worked for eight years in food-service jobs in Vancouver, ranging from hostess to bartender, when the pandemic hit. He's also added extended medical benefits for all full-time employees to cover things like prescription drugs, dental and massage therapy. Many restaurants are offering signing bonuses for chefs, according to Ernie Tsu, president of the Alberta Hospitality Association. Owen has introduced extended health benefits and profit-sharing to help attract and retain staff.

Source: CBC News September 22, 2021 08:00 UTC