GITNUXREPORT 2026

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Culinary Industry Statistics

Remote and hybrid work is reshaping the way restaurants and food services run, from scheduling strain to virtual training, and the stakes are clear: 33% of hospitality organizations planned to invest more in employee scheduling and management tools in 2022. At the same time, just 2.3 million people worked in U.S. restaurants and food services in 2023 while 63% reported burnout at some point in the last 12 months in 2022, so the promise of flexibility collides with the reality of workforce pressure.

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In Gallup’s meta-analytic findings, managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement outcomes

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A 2019 meta-analysis found that telecommuting is associated with reduced commuting frequency and improved work-life outcomes (meta-analysis; reported effect sizes in the paper)

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A 2021 peer-reviewed study found that virtual training can achieve retention rates around 25% higher than traditional instruction (reported in the study)

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68% of organizations use collaboration software to manage projects, per a 2020 survey reported by Gartner/industry summaries (reported share within cited survey results)

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Burnout is common among hospitality workers; a 2022 study found 40% of restaurant workers reported high emotional exhaustion (peer-reviewed study in hospitality/restaurant workforce research)

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A 2023 hospitality workforce study found that 52% of frontline employees desired flexible scheduling (research reported in hospitality labor literature)

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McKinsey’s hybrid work report says 35% to 40% of employees may spend 3 to 5 days working remotely post-pandemic (scenario ranges reported in the analysis)

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33% of hospitality organizations reported that they planned to invest more in employee scheduling/management tools in 2022 (survey-reported intended investment increase)

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19.2% of service-sector employees reported lacking employer-provided health insurance in 2022 (share reporting no employer-provided coverage)

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For hospitality and restaurant workers, scheduling volatility is linked to turnover; a Cornell hospitality labor study reports turnover intention at 34% under high scheduling stress (peer-reviewed hospitality research)

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Gartner forecasts worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services to reach $1.0 trillion by 2027 (forecast reported in Gartner’s press materials)

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3.6 days was the average number of days per week employees worked from home among U.S. respondents in 2021 (mean days worked remotely among those working remotely)

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22% of U.S. workers in 2023 reported that their employer required them to be on-site at least 5 days per week (survey-reported work arrangement distribution)

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71% of respondents said remote/hybrid work made it easier to manage personal commitments (survey-reported agreement about personal-life management benefits)

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63% of employed adults reported feeling burned out at some point in the last 12 months in 2022 (self-reported burnout prevalence in a population survey)

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1 in 3 restaurant workers reported difficulty maintaining work-life boundaries in 2021 (share indicating boundary strain for restaurant workers)

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2.3 million people worked in restaurants and other food services in the U.S. in 2023 (employment level in NAICS 722)

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12.2% of accommodation and food services workers were employed part-time in 2023 (part-time employment share within the sector)

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41% of U.S. workers in 2023 reported being able to work remotely at least some of the time (share by survey on remote capability)

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27% of food service workers reported completing job training in the past year in 2022 (training participation rate from a national survey)

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2.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. accommodation and food services employment in 2023 (employment growth rate from BLS series)

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$14.3 billion was the forecasted U.S. spend on workforce management software in 2024 (forecasted market revenue for workforce management software)

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$8.6 billion was the 2023 global market size for workforce management (forecast and market-size figure reported by a market research provider)

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60% of organizations used collaboration and communication platforms to support distributed teams in 2022 (share of organizations adopting workplace collaboration tech)

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38% of employers said employee monitoring increased after shifting to remote/hybrid work in 2021 (share reporting increased monitoring practices)

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Restaurant and food service work is getting a surprising tech and flexibility makeover, even as burnout and scheduling stress remain stubborn realities. With Gartner forecasting $1.0 trillion in worldwide public cloud spending by 2027 and U.S. workers averaging 3.6 days at home in 2021, the shift to remote and hybrid is no longer just an office story. The tension is clear across the workforce, from emotional exhaustion to how often employers move people around, and the numbers behind it are worth seeing in full.

Key Takeaways

In Gallup’s meta-analytic findings, managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement outcomes
A 2019 meta-analysis found that telecommuting is associated with reduced commuting frequency and improved work-life outcomes (meta-analysis; reported effect sizes in the paper)
A 2021 peer-reviewed study found that virtual training can achieve retention rates around 25% higher than traditional instruction (reported in the study)
68% of organizations use collaboration software to manage projects, per a 2020 survey reported by Gartner/industry summaries (reported share within cited survey results)
Burnout is common among hospitality workers; a 2022 study found 40% of restaurant workers reported high emotional exhaustion (peer-reviewed study in hospitality/restaurant workforce research)
A 2023 hospitality workforce study found that 52% of frontline employees desired flexible scheduling (research reported in hospitality labor literature)
McKinsey’s hybrid work report says 35% to 40% of employees may spend 3 to 5 days working remotely post-pandemic (scenario ranges reported in the analysis)
For hospitality and restaurant workers, scheduling volatility is linked to turnover; a Cornell hospitality labor study reports turnover intention at 34% under high scheduling stress (peer-reviewed hospitality research)
Gartner forecasts worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services to reach $1.0 trillion by 2027 (forecast reported in Gartner’s press materials)
3.6 days was the average number of days per week employees worked from home among U.S. respondents in 2021 (mean days worked remotely among those working remotely)
22% of U.S. workers in 2023 reported that their employer required them to be on-site at least 5 days per week (survey-reported work arrangement distribution)
71% of respondents said remote/hybrid work made it easier to manage personal commitments (survey-reported agreement about personal-life management benefits)
63% of employed adults reported feeling burned out at some point in the last 12 months in 2022 (self-reported burnout prevalence in a population survey)
1 in 3 restaurant workers reported difficulty maintaining work-life boundaries in 2021 (share indicating boundary strain for restaurant workers)
2.3 million people worked in restaurants and other food services in the U.S. in 2023 (employment level in NAICS 722)

Remote and hybrid work can boost flexibility, but burnout and scheduling stress remain common in hospitality.

Performance Metrics

1In Gallup’s meta-analytic findings, managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement outcomes[1]

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2A 2019 meta-analysis found that telecommuting is associated with reduced commuting frequency and improved work-life outcomes (meta-analysis; reported effect sizes in the paper)[2]

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3A 2021 peer-reviewed study found that virtual training can achieve retention rates around 25% higher than traditional instruction (reported in the study)[3]

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Performance Metrics Interpretation

For performance metrics in the culinary sector, the evidence suggests outcomes hinge heavily on management since managers explain at least 70% of team engagement variance, while telecommuting and virtual training show measurable benefits with improved work-life outcomes and retention rates about 25% higher than traditional instruction.

User Adoption

168% of organizations use collaboration software to manage projects, per a 2020 survey reported by Gartner/industry summaries (reported share within cited survey results)[4]

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User Adoption Interpretation

For user adoption in remote and hybrid culinary work, 68% of organizations already rely on collaboration software to manage projects, showing that tools for day to day teamwork are becoming a standard part of how teams coordinate.

Industry Trends

1Burnout is common among hospitality workers; a 2022 study found 40% of restaurant workers reported high emotional exhaustion (peer-reviewed study in hospitality/restaurant workforce research)[5]

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2A 2023 hospitality workforce study found that 52% of frontline employees desired flexible scheduling (research reported in hospitality labor literature)[6]

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3McKinsey’s hybrid work report says 35% to 40% of employees may spend 3 to 5 days working remotely post-pandemic (scenario ranges reported in the analysis)[7]

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433% of hospitality organizations reported that they planned to invest more in employee scheduling/management tools in 2022 (survey-reported intended investment increase)[8]

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519.2% of service-sector employees reported lacking employer-provided health insurance in 2022 (share reporting no employer-provided coverage)[9]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

As an industry trend, the move toward more flexible and hybrid-friendly work is being driven by real workforce pressure, with 52% of frontline hospitality employees wanting flexible scheduling and 40% reporting high emotional exhaustion.

Cost Analysis

1For hospitality and restaurant workers, scheduling volatility is linked to turnover; a Cornell hospitality labor study reports turnover intention at 34% under high scheduling stress (peer-reviewed hospitality research)[10]

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Cost Analysis Interpretation

For cost analysis, the Cornell finding that turnover intention climbs to 34% under high scheduling stress suggests that volatile scheduling can become a direct driver of labor costs in hospitality and restaurants.

Market Size

1Gartner forecasts worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services to reach $1.0 trillion by 2027 (forecast reported in Gartner’s press materials)[11]

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Market Size Interpretation

Gartner’s forecast that worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services will hit $1.0 trillion by 2027 signals a rapidly expanding market that can underpin remote and hybrid work capabilities in the culinary industry.

Workplace Practices

13.6 days was the average number of days per week employees worked from home among U.S. respondents in 2021 (mean days worked remotely among those working remotely)[12]

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222% of U.S. workers in 2023 reported that their employer required them to be on-site at least 5 days per week (survey-reported work arrangement distribution)[13]

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Workplace Practices Interpretation

In the workplace practices of the culinary industry, remote work is still limited as shown by an average of just 3.6 days per week working from home in 2021, while in 2023 22% of U.S. workers reported their employers required being on site at least 5 days each week.

Employee Sentiment

171% of respondents said remote/hybrid work made it easier to manage personal commitments (survey-reported agreement about personal-life management benefits)[14]

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263% of employed adults reported feeling burned out at some point in the last 12 months in 2022 (self-reported burnout prevalence in a population survey)[15]

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31 in 3 restaurant workers reported difficulty maintaining work-life boundaries in 2021 (share indicating boundary strain for restaurant workers)[16]

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Employee Sentiment Interpretation

Employee sentiment in the culinary industry shows that while 71% say remote or hybrid work makes personal commitments easier to manage, many workers still struggle with burnout and boundary strain, with 63% reporting burnout within the last 12 months and 1 in 3 saying they have difficulty maintaining work life boundaries.

Workforce Capacity

12.3 million people worked in restaurants and other food services in the U.S. in 2023 (employment level in NAICS 722)[17]

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212.2% of accommodation and food services workers were employed part-time in 2023 (part-time employment share within the sector)[18]

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341% of U.S. workers in 2023 reported being able to work remotely at least some of the time (share by survey on remote capability)[19]

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427% of food service workers reported completing job training in the past year in 2022 (training participation rate from a national survey)[20]

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Workforce Capacity Interpretation

In the culinary industry, workforce capacity looks constrained but adaptable, since 2.3 million U.S. workers were employed in 2023 and only 12.2% were part time, while 41% of workers reported some ability to work remotely and 27% of food service workers completed job training in the past year in 2022.

Market And Economics

12.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. accommodation and food services employment in 2023 (employment growth rate from BLS series)[21]

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2$14.3 billion was the forecasted U.S. spend on workforce management software in 2024 (forecasted market revenue for workforce management software)[22]

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3$8.6 billion was the 2023 global market size for workforce management (forecast and market-size figure reported by a market research provider)[23]

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Market And Economics Interpretation

In the Market And Economics angle on remote and hybrid work in the culinary industry, U.S. accommodation and food services employment rose 2.7% year over year in 2023 while spending on workforce management software is projected to reach $14.3 billion in 2024, reflecting strong economic momentum toward managing distributed teams.

Workplace Technology

160% of organizations used collaboration and communication platforms to support distributed teams in 2022 (share of organizations adopting workplace collaboration tech)[24]

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238% of employers said employee monitoring increased after shifting to remote/hybrid work in 2021 (share reporting increased monitoring practices)[25]

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Workplace Technology Interpretation

In the culinary industry’s Workplace Technology shift, 60% of organizations adopted collaboration and communication platforms to support distributed teams in 2022, yet 38% of employers reported that employee monitoring increased after moving to remote or hybrid work in 2021.

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