Challenges in Recruiting Hospitality Staff in Ireland

Exploring the difficulties faced in hiring experienced staff for the hospitality industry in Ireland, the chapter compares the job vacancy situation in Ireland to other countries like the UK, the US, and Australia. Issues such as slow work visa processing, staff scarcity due to Covid, competition for chefs leading to wage inflation, and the long-term impact of staffing shortages on restaurants and hospitality businesses in tourist destinations like Tartar are discussed. Various perspectives on the job shortage, the need for better wages and working conditions to attract workers, and challenges like lack of affordable accommodation for employees are highlighted.