A California-based chef and restaurateur warns of possible major changes to the dining industry amid a shortage of affordable labor. According to Andrew Gruel, founder and CEO of Slapfish seafood, if the lack of workers continues then restaurant owners will have no choice but to find other ways to operate their businesses. "What I fear in terms of the long-term effects of this is that we start to automate and robotize our industry," Gruel told Fox News. The restaurant industry suffered tremendously the past year from harsh dining restrictions put in place by states to curb the spread of COVID-19. "It’s is a really, really tough and tight labor market," said Gruel.

Source: Fox News May 11, 2021 20:03 UTC