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OysterLink analysis of BLS data shows cooks earning $683 more per month since 2020, while chef employment has surged nearly 80% in four years. Miami, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – October 9, 2025) – Wages for U.S. cooks have increased by 27.8% since 2020, rising from $29,530 to $37,730, according to new …

Miami, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – September 19, 2025) – OysterLink, a hospitality job platform, has released new poll data highlighting the pace of career advancement in the hospitality industry. According to the poll of hospitality professionals, the majority report that promotions take more than two years. Key insights: Question: “How long …

BLS data shows leisure and hospitality employs 9.5% of workers with disabilities – higher than finance, tech, or government, as analyzed by OysterLink New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – September 18, 2025) –  OysterLink, a hospitality jobs and networking platform, released an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data …

Miami, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – September 11, 2025) – An OysterLink poll of about 120 hospitality professionals reveals that most believe celebrity chef shows fail to reflect the real world of restaurant kitchens. When asked whether shows like The Bear or Hell’s Kitchen portray professional kitchen work accurately, respondents said: 55% …

Miami, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – September 3, 2025) – According to new insights from OysterLink, hospitality professionals see training and career development opportunities as essential for staying in their jobs long-term. In a recent industry poll, more than half of respondents said they are more likely to stay with an employer …

New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – August 22, 2025) – The latest data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show clear differences in where veterans and nonveterans work, where veterans are half as likely as nonveterans to be employed in Leisure and Hospitality (3.8% of veterans vs. 7.7% of nonveterans), …

New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – August 21, 2025) – The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed mixed trends in the U.S. leisure and hospitality sector, as analyzed by OysterLink. Hospitality Job Openings Show Uneven Trends for Arts & Food Service While Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (AER) …

Los Angeles, California–(Newsfile Corp. – August 14, 2025) – Los Angeles has approved a plan to raise hospitality worker pay to $30 an hour by 2028 — to a level rarely seen in the industry. While the measure represents one of the largest proposed wage increases in the industry, an …

Miami, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – August 8, 2025) – A recent poll by OysterLink, the leading job platform for hospitality professionals, uncovered a sharp divide over a long-standing piece of interview etiquette: the thank you email. Image 1 According to the results, 49% of job seekers say sending a thank you …

Los Angeles, California–(Newsfile Corp. – July 30, 2025) – A poll by OysterLink asked more than 150 hospitality professionals which red flags make respondents immediately skip a job ad. The top reasons: “Unrealistic requirements” – 39% “We’re like a family” – 35% No salary range listed – 19% “Fast-paced environment” – 8% The results …