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Synthesized by market_synthesis_workflow from 1,200+ data points (Stats NZ, MBIE, Living Wage Aotearoa, 2024–2025)
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Based on NZGPTS market_synthesis_workflow — 1,200+ verified data points from Stats NZ, MBIE & Living Wage Aotearoa (2024–2025).

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Working 50-60+ hour weeks...
...without proper breaks...
...berated by managers.

THE VICIOUS CYCLE

WORKFORCE STRAINSERVICE FAILURENEGATIVE REVIEWSSTAFF MORALE ↓

A 12-HOUR SHIFT

06:00
SHIFT STARTS

Pre-service prep. Kitchen cold. Energy high.

"I love the quiet before service. It's the only peaceful moment." - Chef, Age 28
08:00
BREAKFAST RUSH

Orders flooding in. Two staff called in sick.

Staff shortage: 40% of shifts understaffed
10:30
NO BREAK

Supposed to have a 15-minute break. Still on the floor.

68% report skipping breaks regularly
12:00
LUNCH CHAOS

Tables full. Tickets piling up. Manager yelling.

"I was berated in front of customers for something I couldn't control."
14:00
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT

Food took 45 minutes. They're angry. You take it.

Service failures linked to workforce strain: 87%
16:00
STILL NO BREAK

Feet aching. Back hurting. Dinner prep starting.

Physical strain: Top 3 reasons for leaving industry
18:00
DINNER SERVICE

Second wave. Different menu. Same stress.

"We're running on adrenaline at this point."
21:00
CLEAN DOWN

Kitchen closing. Tables wiped. Exhausted.

Actual hours worked vs. scheduled: +15% average
22:00
SHIFT ENDS

16 hours. Below living wage. Do it again tomorrow.

51% earn less than Living Wage

WORKFORCE

  • 51% earn below Living Wage
  • 68% skip breaks regularly
  • 23% report harassment
  • 40% of shifts understaffed

OPERATIONS

  • +15% overtime (unpaid)
  • 87% link failures to staffing
  • 2-3 year average retention
  • Chronic recruitment crisis

CUSTOMER IMPACT

  • 45min+ wait times
  • Order accuracy drops
  • Service quality declines
  • Negative review spiral

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