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What Accounts for High Turnover Rates in the Restaurant Industry

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the turnover rate in 2018 for the restaurant industry is 75%!

This staggering figure is an increase from 2017.

Why are workers in the restaurant industry not staying in jobs for the long term? Here are 3 main reasons for this shocking rate.

1. Teenagers make up a large number of those employed by the restaurant industry

One-third of working teenagers are employed in restaurants. That equates to 1.6 million workers. However, many move on to other professions or college, so these roles are relatively short-lived.

2. Many restaurant workers are also students

Students also play a big role in the restaurant industry, with 27% of eating and drinking place employees being enrolled in school. This means that eventually, they leave their job in the restaurant industry and start their chosen profession.

3. A large number of restaurant jobs are seasonal

During the holidays, many restaurants have to employ seasonal staff to cope with demand. Over the summer season, up to half a million extra jobs are created to deal with the demand. However, when it is quieter, the jobs no longer exist.

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