Some Malaysians say they are not willing to work in the F&B industry as the hours are long and the pay too low. - RONNIE CHIN/The Star
LIFE is finally returning to some form of normalcy with almost all economic sectors allowed to operate amid the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.
However, those in the food and beverage industry are hampered by a shortage of workers.
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Some Malaysians say they are not willing to work in the F&B industry as the hours are long and the pay too low. - RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Busy kitchen: Ipoh eateries are struggling to hire full-time workers, with most applicants opting for part-time positions. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Nur Asyiqin says the salary has to be at least RM2,000 for her to choose to work in a restaurant.
A banner in front of a cafe in Soho, Ipoh, advertising several vacancies.
Mohd Amzari says the state government should set up a training centre for F&B workers.
Ooi says most of the vacancies at coffeeshops are for servers and cooks.
Lack of manpower is hampering the operations of restaurants, say owners. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star
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