Hospitality Market Outlook | Renowned Hiring Solutions
Hospitality & Leisure Outlook

Solving the
Service Paradox.

The hospitality industry is caught in a critical bind: job openings are down 16%, yet 65% of hotels remain understaffed. We help you break the cycle of turnover and build a workforce that lasts.

130%

QSR Turnover

Quick Service Crisis

65%

Hotels Understaffed

Operational Constraint

$5,864

Cost Per Departure

Average Turnover Cost

The Revolving Door

A Crisis of Retention

The hospitality industry is experiencing turnover rates 5-10 times higher than other sectors. This isn’t just “churn”—it’s a fundamental threat to service quality and profitability.

Wage increases alone aren’t fixing it. Despite a 27.5% wage hike since the pandemic, staff are still leaving due to burnout, lack of flexibility, and unclear career paths.

The Early Exit Problem

55% of housekeeping staff leave within the first 90 days.
70% of new hires decide to stay or quit within the first 4 weeks.

Annual Turnover Rates (2025)

Quick-Service Restaurants 130%
Full-Service Restaurants 85%
Hotel Industry Average 73.8%
Front-of-House Staff 41%

Source: Hospitality Staffing Deep Dive 2025

The Silver Lining

The Gen Z Opportunity

Contrary to the “nobody wants to work” narrative, the data shows a massive wave of interest from the next generation. The challenge is alignment, not apathy.

>50%

Interest Level

Over half of Gen Z expresses a desire to build a career in hospitality, attracted by the social connection and dynamic environment.

30%

Workforce Share

By 2025, Gen Z will make up 30% of the global workforce. They are the future leaders of your hotel or restaurant.

#1

Priority: Growth

Gen Z values skill development and clear career paths over almost anything else. They want mentorship, not just a paycheck.

Strategies for Stability

To fix the staffing crisis, we must move from “filling vacancies” to “building pipelines.”

Quality Over Speed

43% of HR leaders now rank “Quality of Hire” as their #1 metric. Rushed hiring leads to rapid turnover. We implement structured interviews and cultural vetting to ensure long-term fit.

Flexible Staffing Models

Rigid schedules kill retention. We help operators implement flexible scheduling, gig-style shifts, and internal float pools to meet the modern worker’s demand for autonomy.

Career Pathing

Transform jobs into careers. We design clear advancement tracks (e.g., Dishwasher to Prep Cook to Sous Chef) that give employees a reason to stay and grow.

Strategic Sourcing

Beyond job boards. We leverage international programs (H-2B), veteran partnerships, and diversity initiatives to tap into underutilized talent pools.

Elevate Your Guest Experience.

Stop the revolving door. Let’s build a hospitality workforce that delivers 5-star service and stays for the long haul.