BC Government News Release: New Pilot Project Supports Restaurant Industry’s Workforce Development

Details from the BC Government news release:

Employers of small and medium-sized businesses and workers in the restaurant industry will have better workforce support as the Province works with Chefs’ Table Society of BC to improve workplace culture, attract and retain workers in BC’s restaurant sector.

The Province is investing $380,000 into the two-year pilot project and will work with the Chefs’ Table Society of BC on the strategy. Started in summer 2023, the Chefs’ Table Society of BC is engaging restaurants in all economic regions throughout the province.

The pilot project, called Restaurant Culture Shift: Pathways to Successful Teams and Sustainable Careers, will develop individual action plans to improve workplace cultures, and attract, recruit, and retain the skilled talent restaurants need to thrive and grow.

Learn more and read the full government news release: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023PSFS0065-001874

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