Local bars and restaurants say they don’t have enough employees to open up and serve the normal amount of customers they would like to.
The struggle to hire employees is being felt by many across New Orleans.
Bars and restaurants say not being able to operate with 100% staff is frustrating and taking a toll on business.
“It’s been a struggle,” Steve Smith, co-owner of Turtle Bay and Spirits on Bourbon, said.
After a year and a half of hardship, the city is seeing a comeback. However, some say that step forward, actually has them taking two steps back.