US Job Market Report

Restaurant Management

Demand is roughly flat this quarter (-1.1%), underperforming the broader US labor market — and 10.3% below the same period last year.

Demand Trend

-12.4%past 6 months
Demand index — start of period = 100

Market Signals

Quarter over Quarter

-1.1% vs. previous quarter

Flat

Year over Year

-10.3% vs. same period last year

Declining

US Labor Market Comparison

-1.1% quarterly growth vs +7.4% US

Underperforming

Monthly Signal History

August 2026

+2.1% MoMFlat

July 2026

-6.0% MoMSlightly Down

June 2026

+2.4% MoMFlat

May 2026

-2.4% MoMFlat

April 2026

-9.4% MoMSlightly Down

Career Coach Insights

Given the stable monthly growth and 5,099 postings in the last 28 days, focus on enhancing your skills and demonstrating your value to stay competitive. If you've been delivering results, consider discussing a raise or promotion with your current employer, as the market's slight contraction suggests they may be more open to retaining top talent. Also, with the market down 10.3% year-over-year, consider diversifying your skill set to remain adaptable and increase your job security.

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Data through August 11, 2026 · Source: aggregated US job postings · United States