Restaurant makes students pay to do homework duringwork

A group is making students pay to do their homework during shifts as it struggles to find staff.

Like any restaurant in the country, we re desperate for employees, said Greg Jones, owner of the Xplore Restaurant Group, told FOX TV Stations on Monday. This is an investment by the restaurant on these kids as well. An executive chef at one of the restaurants, 26-year-old Drake Bielert, came up with the idea and said he had previously received complaints from dishwashers about their grades dropping because of their work schedules.

So it gives them just that one hour of all of their work done that they could possibly get done for that day, Bielert said. Bielert added that he is currently working on finishing his GED, and highlighted the importance of young students doing well in school.

When I was in school, I kind of didn't care that much, he continued. I hit myself down a bad road with drugs and whatnot, and I still am trying to work my way through school right now. I want these kids to feel better than I did, he added.

The plan has already shown success. Jones said that he has received a lot of job applications from high schoolers since rolling out the plan, adding that he s also looking to get tutors to help out the student-employees.

It s a good selling point for parents and I think it s a better selling point for the kids, he said.

One of the teenagerd employees said that studying during work has helped him iron out a better schedule, and noted that the food he gets while studying is amazing. The program which our Executive Chef has put in place to help us with our school work has been a huge help. It relieves a little more free time and gives me a tremendous amount of stress and worry, says 17 year old Payton Musler in a statement.

I used to get off work and have to go home and get all my homework done and stay up late but having the opportunity to get your work done while on the job is awesome! And the food they feed you while you're doing your work is amazing! He then added.

Staffing shortages have continued plaguing the restaurant industry in recent months following the loss of extra unemployment funds from the pandemic.

One restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri, announced on Facebook this week that it was permanently closing its doors after 46 years of business due to not being able to find staff.

It's very emotional and sad to let go, but when we can't find enough people to support the operation, there is nothing more we can do, wrote on Sunday.

Despite not reaching the bottom of our game, we can’t thank our amazing staff enough for sticking with us and fighting to the end. God Bless You and your family and say a prayer for this Great Country, said the restaurant added.