Why are Talent Leaving the Hospitality Industry?

A guide to staying balanced with life and work in the hospitality industry
Culinary Agents
Oct 31, 2015

Culinary Agents conducted a survey asking thousands of hospitality professionals across the US, "Why would you consider leaving the industry?"

Below we have summarized the responses. If you are interested in additional details, please email us at [email protected].

WHY KITCHEN  &amp DINING ROOM STAFF LEAVE RESTAURANT JOBS IN THE US 
 
 
 
WHY COOKS, CHEFS, DISHWASHERS & OTHER KITCHEN STAFF LEAVE RESTAURANT JOBS IN THE US 
 
 
 
WHY SERVERS, MANAGERS, SOMMELIERS & OTHER DINING ROOM STAFF LEAVE RESTAURANT JOBS IN THE US 

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