Why this sector qualifies
Restaurant groups have the highest turnover of any sector on this list. High turnover is administratively painful, but it also means a continuous stream of new hires to screen.
Hiring patterns that drive credits
- Very high turnover across all roles
- Multiple locations under one operator
- Large share of first-job and youth hires
Roles that commonly qualify
- Servers
- Line cooks
- Dishwashers
- Shift supervisors
What usually gets missed
Youth-focused state programs can apply here more than in any other industry — check state rules by location.
Programs to read next
Credits that fit restaurants
Federal
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The federal hiring credit most employers already qualify for.
Read the guideStateNew York Youth Jobs Program
A New York State credit for hiring and keeping young workers.
Read the guideLocalLocal Hiring Incentives
City and county programs that reward hiring close to home.
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