Made in Restaurants: Industry Careers in America
Restaurants provide more than just jobs. They build skills, confidence, and careers.
The National Restaurant Association’s new “Made in Restaurants: Industry Careers in America” report, sponsored by JazzHR, draws on perspectives from current and former employees as well as adults who’ve never worked in the industry to explain how restaurant and foodservice jobs help people achieve professional success. The findings reveal a powerful reality: restaurants are among America's most effective workforce development engines.
Key findings from the report:
- 89% of current employees say the industry offers opportunities for career advancement
- 96% say they’re satisfied with their work experience
- 86% believe the industry provides strong long-term career opportunities and say they’re likely to remain in the industry until retirement
- 91% would recommend a restaurant job to friends or family members
- 82% say restaurant jobs prepare people for success in any career they choose
From first jobs to management, leadership, and ownership, restaurants help develop essential skills, such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, customer service, adaptability, and time management.
Discover how restaurants open doors to opportunity, fuel career growth, and help millions of Americans create their own successful futures.
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