Much of the industry pivoted sharply to contactless deliveries and take-away menus, but now that society is emerging again it's facing a new challenge: a shortage of skilled workers.
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- Trained baristas and experienced chefs are hard to find
- Prior to the pandemic, nearly 80 per cent of new enrolments in hospitality courses were international students.
- The trans-Tasman travel bubble could be a lifeline to the skills shortage
The industry was heavily reliant on overseas workers, many of whom returned home during the pandemic.
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