Lack of Workers Has One Top RI Restaurant Offering $250 Referral Reward
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Lack of Workers Has One Top RI Restaurant Offering $250 Referral Reward
Anthony Tarro, Co-Owner of Siena, shared the following on Thursday:
“I am [looking] to see if anyone can refer some culinary & kitchen workers to the Siena Restaurant Group. Not sure if people outside the industry are aware, but there is a true shortage of chefs, cooks and dishwashers across the State. If you know anyone who is available, or interested, I would certainly appreciate any referral.
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If we hire a candidate that you have referred you will receive a $250.00 complimentary gift certificate to our restaurants. Anyone interested can contact me directly at [email protected]. Thank you for your help!!”
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Rhode Island Hospitality Association Head Dale Venturini, when recently recognizing 50 year Twin Oaks veteran Gene Blair, noted how he was working — when she was receiving “dozens and dozens of calls” looking for workers.
Garry Williams, Co-Owner of Fish Co, told GoLocal that as he recovered from coronavirus, he was dealing with angry customers who couldn’t get seated at the popular establishment — because he didn’t have enough staff.
Gel’s Kitchen owner Angelica Penta decried the extension of unemployment benefits earlier this spring, saying they could not hire people.
And these are just a few of the many stories currently throughout the state.