Diners are returning, but restaurants face dire hiring climate FacebookTwitterEmail 9 1of9Buy PhotoTom Mastrogiovanni, left, and Adam Shumway work in the kitchen at The Hollow Bar and Kitchen on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. Co-owner Michael Philip says that he has been fortunate to have a core staff that has stayed with for a long time. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of9Buy PhotoCo-owner Mary Phan makes a drink at The Loft @ 205 on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Albany, N.Y. Mary and her brother Will regularly have to work fill-ins because they can’t hire enough staff. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less