Overhead - Understaffed & Undocumented w/ Teresa Montaño
In this episode, we’re headed to Los Angeles to talk with Chef Teresa Montano about her experience opening two restaurants and trying to find staff in a time when there aren't enough cooks and there's a crackdown at the border - two overwhelming issues that overlap and make life hard for chefs and restaurant owners. David Yaffey-Bellany, reporter for the New York Times business desk, joins us to break down the complicated context on a national level.
More info:
“Hiring Is Very Hard for Restaurants These Days. Now They May Have to Fire.” by David Yaffey-Bellany
“What to Do If ICE Raids Your Workplace” by Leila Ettachfini on VICE
“Restaurant Owners Grapple With Hiring Undocumented Immigrants” - Morning Edition
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play