Why there is a shortage of staff in the hospitality industry - and how we can help your business

Britain’s pubs and restaurants are down almost 200,000 workers due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to trade body UKHospitality.
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Job postings in the hospitality sector, meanwhile, have risen well above their pre-pandemic levels.

Staff shortages are due to a number of factors, including furloughed staff finding work elsewhere, European workers not returning, people having health fears of working in the industry and the ongoing closure of many venues..

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A quarter of licensed premises – an estimated 25,000 venues – are still closed, according to industry statistics firm CGA and AlixPartners.

There are hopes within hospitality to recruit more chefs. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.There are hopes within hospitality to recruit more chefs. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.
There are hopes within hospitality to recruit more chefs. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

It is estimated that around 27% of hospitality staff have returned to work after being on furlough.

Do you own or run a hospitality business and are you looking for staff to join your team?

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