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Restaurant job growth moderated in June

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  • 3 July 2025
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The United States economy added about 147,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% from 4.2%, according to federal data released Wednesday morning.

June marked the 54th consecutive month of employment growth.

Eating and drinking establishments’ employment levels moderated, adding just 6,500 jobs last month, versus about 27,400 jobs added in total in April and May. The June moderation comes despite a busy seasonal push for jobs across the industry.

Simultaneously, average hourly earnings rose 0.3% for the third consecutive month, while wages are up 3.9% year-over-year.

The resilient unemployment rate and steady wage growth offer reason for optimism among restaurant operators who rely on consumers’ willingness to spend more.

According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant labor market has added about 72,000 jobs in the last four months, following losses in January and February, and is on pace to post growth this year. That said, the number of employees leaving their jobs has increased in recent months, as illustrated by the slowdown in net job growth.

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“This morning’s jobs report showed another uptick in employment — across industries and within food services — underscoring continued strength in the labor market. That’s generally good news. When more people are working, restaurants typically see a lift in discretionary spending, especially on quick-service and casual dining,” said Restaurant365 general manager of inventory and purchasing Joe Hannon. “But for operators, there’s a tradeoff. Staffing remains competitive and rising wages continue to compress margins. We’re hearing from customers that turnover is still a major issue, and even fully staffed teams are stretched thin. Now’s the time to double down on retention strategies, whether that means optimizing schedules to reduce fatigue, automating repetitive tasks, or using performance data to spot burnout before it turns into churn. The more restaurants can streamline, the more bandwidth managers have to focus on culture and consistency.”

Related:The restaurant industry workforce reached a record high in May

Notably, the industry’s workforce remains above pre-pandemic levels by about 86,000 jobs, or 0.7%.

Employment at snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars – including coffee, doughnut, and ice cream shops – was 172,000 jobs (or 21%) above February 2020 readings. Employee counts at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants were 115,000 jobs (or 2.5%) above pre-pandemic levels.

In contrast, full-service restaurant employment levels remained 226,000 jobs (or 4%) below pre-pandemic readings, as of May 2025. 

Related:Esparza’s celebrates 40th anniversary by spotlighting longtime employees

The association also reports uneven job growth across markets, with 20 states and Washington, D.C., below pre-pandemic readings, led by West Virginia and Massachusetts (both at -6%). Maryland (-5%), Vermont (-4%), and New Mexico (-4%) also continue to recover.

Meanwhile, Idaho (16%), Nevada (14%), Utah (14%), and Arizona (11%) are all well above pre-pandemic employment levels.

Contact Alicia Kelso at [email protected]

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