Massachusetts Restaurant Industry Employee Survey

This survey is intended to collect feedback on the Massachusetts' restaurant industry from the perspective of Massachusetts restaurant employees. Individual responses will be kept anonymous.

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* 1. What city is the restaurant you most frequently work in? (e.g. "Boston")

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* 2. What type of restaurant do you work in? (check all that apply)

Fast food

Fast casual or diner (order at the counter)

Casual sit-down restaurant

Fine dining sit-down restaurant

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your primary role in the restaurant you work in?

Host

Server

Bartender

Kitchen staff and/or cook

Management

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How many years have you worked in the restaurant industry in total?

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6+ years

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* 5. Is the total compensation you receive from your work in restaurants adequate to cover your living costs? (Including minimum wage, tips, and benefits)

More than adequate

Adequate

Just / barely adequate

Inadequate

Significantly inadequate

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* 6. How many hours a week on average do you work in restaurants? (exclude other jobs)

1-20

21-40

41-60

61-80

81+

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* 7. Do you have other sources of income besides restaurant job(s)?

Yes, one other source of income

Yes, multiple other sources of income

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* 8. In your opinion, what do you think are the root causes of attrition (fast turnover) of restaurant employees?

Lack of adequate training

Poor management

Inadequate compensation

Limited advancement opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Is there adequate availability of public transportation to commute to your restaurant job?

Yes

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* 10. Did you receive the following for your restaurant job? (check all that apply)

Training before the start of my job

Training during my job

Neither

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* 11. In your opinion, what is the outlook for your restaurant industry role in the next 3-5 years?

Very promising

Promising

Average

Negative

Very negative