Expert anticipates rise in restaurant recruitment in near future
Director and co-founder of manufacturing industry consultancy Newton, Andrew Hawes, has drawn attention to the increasing number of recruitment freezes that are being lifted throughout the restaurant sector, with new appointments now being made.
Whilst cutting back on staff was necessary in the depths of the economic crisis, a growing number of firms within the industry are starting to recruit again – and will continue to do so over the next few months – in anticipation of an upswing, according to Hawes.
His view of the sector’s improvement and employers’ positions regarding recruitment supports recent research published in the Manpower Employment Outlook survey. Results of this investigation revealed that seven per cent of employers envisage their headcount increasing over the forthcoming three month period.
Whether under rental contracts or through direct purchase, restaurants’ preparation for a resurgence in business as consumer confidence starts to return could, in turn, also imply an increased demand for efficient and cost-effective catering equipment solutions.
Meanwhile in Scotland, Caterer.com has launched The Best Employers in Hospitality 2010 – Scotland award, which seeks to recognise those businesses providing the best working conditions for employees. Staff will be consulted directly, with their involvement and responses determining where their employers rank amongst other firms.
For the awards programme, Caterer.com is partnering with Learn Purple, a consultancy advising businesses, particularly within the services industry, on employee engagement and retention. Managing director of the firm Jane Sunley commented,”These awards will make a real difference by helping to promote and highlight best practice in the industry.”
