North Vancouver, BC - Dec 03, 2002:
With the rise in unemployment, many people are seeking work this holiday season, and the restaurant industry may be the solution. According to Hcareers.com, the biggest job site for the restaurant industry, restaurant jobs are predicted to increase by 10% during the holiday season
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The restaurant business is set to be a boom industry of employment this holiday season. Gift shopping and celebration drives the masses out to eat, and restaurants are busier than ever. In 2001, the number of restaurant jobs posted on Hcareers.com rose by 14% from October to November. Results indicate that the restaurant industry represents a great opportunity for the unemployed.
The three most common restaurant jobs that need to be filled are servers, hosts and chefs. Employment hot spots are tipped to be California, Florida and New York. California had the greatest increase last year (16%), followed by Florida with an average increase of 11%, and New York with an increase of 10%.
"The restaurant industry is difficult to break into, and the holiday season is a good opportunity for people to get their foot in the door," said David Curry, president and CEO of Hcareers.com. "By taking advantage of the jobs that the holidays bring, people can turn a seasonal job into a career."
About Hcareers Launched in 1998, Hcareers is the leading job board for the hospitality, restaurant, and retail industries in terms of revenues, staff, and traffic. Hcareers has the most jobs and job seekers in all three industries with over 75,000 current job postings and over 900,000 unique visitors each month. Hcareers operates three websites, Hcareers.com (US), Hcareers.ca (Canada), and Hcareers.co.uk (United Kingdom & Ireland). The company employs over 100 full-time staff and has over 16,000 active clients. For more information on Hcareers visit their web site at www.hcareers.com.
1 Research based on the number of restaurant jobs posted on Hcareers.com in November and December compared to the number posted during the rest of 2001.