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Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
OAKLAND, Calif. - As more businesses work to regain profits lost in the pandemic, one industry that struggled to survive is facing a new challenge.Many restaurants are having trouble hiring.It’s an issue happening both nationwide and in the Bay Area.Restaurants have been champing at the bit to get back to business, and plenty are now operating at 50% capacity.But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem.Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.AdvertisementThe pandemic sliced jobs in the industry, and now many restaurants are dealing with a lack of employees."Just because of the things happening with the pandemic, a lot of people when we