2019 Midwest Foodservice Expo

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"Putting Gen Z to Work in Restaurants" (Room 202 C)

With job openings in restaurants at a record high, and millions of people from Generation Z slated to enter the workforce, it’s more important than ever to explore the relationship between younger generations and the restaurant industry. This session will share research from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation on the prevailing attitudes, perceptions and trends that Gen Z has toward working in food and beverage establishments. In this session, you’ll hear:
  • What Gen Z is looking for in a job or career in restaurants and foodservice.
  • Insights from a new national survey on what motivates this rapidly growing workforce.
  • Valuable tips on what employers can do to attract the next generation of talent.