It’s a mixed bag when it comes to hiring for Charlotte’s restaurant operators, as the impact of the pandemic continues to have a ripple effect nearly three years later.

Some establishments have hit normal staffing levels, citing a focus on culture, increased wages and benefits as pivotal in attracting employees. Others say those types of efforts haven’t been enough; they’re streamlining kitchen operations, trimming menus and raising prices as well as hiring employees that might not be the best fit for their business.

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