Jersey Mike's Subs giving $10k to new recruits to boost job hiring success

The shortage of workers in the U.S. is getting more serious as fewer people are applying for jobs despite the openings and hiring sprees announced by various companies. One of the reasons for the lack of applicants is the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people want to stay home now due to the risks of being infected.

To solve the issue, companies, especially those in the restaurant and hospitality businesses, started offering attractive benefits and perks to people who will apply. There are even sign-up bonuses and free gifts to those who will be interviewed for job posts.

Jersey Mike’s Subs incentive offering

One of the latest restaurants and fast-food outlets in the U.S. to offer big benefits is Jersey Mike’s Subs. As per Fox Business, It is offering new hires a generous benefit of up to $10,000 to fill in crucial job positions in the chain sandwich stores in California.

The $10,000 incentive is for Jersey Mike’s Subs’ assistant manager new hires. The company is hoping that the huge benefit will lure more qualified candidates into applying and get hired.

"We are going to have to run a very efficient business to make this work but I think we all need to adapt to this climate for our businesses to be successful," co-owner Brett Johanson told the news outlet. "If this ends up being a shift that ends up helping people better to be able to afford the places they live in and work, then that's a positive development."

A new Jersey Mike's Subs in California is opening in Santa Cruz, and apparently, the successful applicants will receive $18 to $20 per hour. The good news is that there are also other positions to be filled before the launch of the store. It needs 15 to 20 new workers for other positions.

The company will offer an additional $5,000 and $500 for full and part-time workers. In any case, Johanson said that the $10,000 incentive for the assistant manager will be paid in three installments and will be given within the new recruit’s first year at Jersey Mike’s Subs.

Workers shortage in the U.S.

Aside from the American submarine sandwich chain headquartered in New Jersey, bigger fast-food chains such as McDonald’s and Chipotle have offered bonuses and higher pay as well. But still, the struggle to hire more workers continues.

Companies launched hiring sprees for thousands of workers, but they have failed to fill up all the vacancies. WYFF4 News noted that in the U.S., hotels, and restaurants can’t find more employees as most people are not willing to come back to the service industry. Thus, with the higher bonuses and regular pays, firms are hoping that workers’ shortages will eventually end soon, especially now that more people are receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations.