Employers discuss what’s brewing this summer for vineyards, bars

By Megan Wehring

DRIPPING SPRINGS – When Fitzhugh Brewing owner Kerbey Smith posted a job listing when the brewery opened last year, she only received four responses for interviews.

Smith is one of several employers who has grappled with pandemic-induced challenges, including recruiting new employees and keeping up with health regulations while running a business.

About 91% of restaurant operators have job openings that are...