Food Service Staffing Solutions

 

Eastern Staffing & Recruiting has over 40 years of experience providing top-tier talent to the food services and hospitality industries. We support large corporate food management organizations, healthcare systems, universities, and other food service sectors, ensuring their staffing needs are consistently met.

The Thriving Food Service Industry Nationwide

The food services industry remains one of the most vital and rapidly growing sectors in the U.S. economy. However, despite strong consumer demand, the hospitality and food services sector continues to face significant labor shortages. As of mid-2024, there are over 1.3 million unfilled positions in the industry, making it one of the hardest-hit sectors for job openings.

These shortages are not just a lingering effect of the pandemic – labor gaps in the hospitality industry have exceeded pre-pandemic levels by nearly 20%, highlighting persistent challenges in attracting and retaining talent. As a result, 62% of restaurant owners have reported reducing operating hours, while 45% have scaled back menu offerings to manage staffing shortages.

To remain competitive and attract workers, the food services industry has responded with wage growth. Over the past year, wages in the sector have increased by an average of 12%, outpacing many other industries. This trend reflects the increasing competition for skilled and experienced workers.

At Eastern Staffing & Recruiting, we understand the complexity of these challenges. Our tailored staffing solutions are designed to help food service businesses navigate turnover and fluctuating labor demands. We maintain a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates who are actively seeking career opportunities. Each candidate undergoes rigorous screening for food service skills and completes food safety orientations, ensuring they are prepared to meet the highest industry standards.

Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted Industries

High-Volume and Tailored Recruiting Models

With many onsite food service locations requiring hundreds of employees, we specialize in designing custom recruiting models to deliver the right talent at scale. Our pipeline recruiting approach ensures that even high-turnover positions are consistently filled with quality candidates.

• Contract-to-Hire Solutions that allow businesses to evaluate workers before extending full-time offers, allowing our clients to build and retain the best fit for long-term solutions.
• Direct Hire Services to source long-term, permanent team members.

Supporting Charleston’s Growing Food Service Sector

While we operate nationally, Eastern Staffing & Recruiting plays a vital role in supporting Charleston’s growing food service and hospitality sectors. Local businesses benefit from our pre-vetted, experienced talent pool, helping them thrive in a competitive market.

Positions We Staff

Eastern Staffing & Recruiting recruits for a wide range of food service positions, including:

• Cooks
• Sous Chefs
• Food Preps
• Pizza Makers
• Baristas
• Line Servers
• Dishwashers
• Utility Workers
• Housekeepers
• Building Maintenance Workers

Whether you’re managing a high-volume cafeteria at a hospital, university, school district, or corporate site, we provide workforce solutions designed to improve retention, attendance, and overall productivity.

Connect With Us

For expert food service staffing solutions in North Charleston and the Lowcountry area, contact:

Eastern Staffing & Recruiting Charleston

4900 O’Hear AvenueSuite 100North Charleston, SC 29405(843) 408-0550

Proudly serving North Charleston’s vibrant food service and hospitality industries, we connect local businesses with top talent to drive success in this thriving market.