Jobs site says ‘new phenomenon for the hospitality industry’ shows no sign of abating as Christmas looms
Independent restaurants are being forced to offer hefty sign-on bonuses of £1,000 or more for chefs and other kitchen staff as the shortages of skilled workers tightens in the busy festive season.
Small businesses such as Angie’s and D Grande, both restaurants in Chiswick, west London, the Coniston Hotel in Skipton, and Galeta, a bakery in Hackney, east London, are offering sign-on fees of between £500 and £1,000. Larger rivals are offering even more: recruits at Harry’s Bar, the Mayfair private members club owned by the hospitality entrepreneur Richard Caring, will get £2,000, while the Côte bistro chain is also dangling £2,000.
Your writing style is engaging and relatable, making it feel like a conversation with a friend rather than reading an article.
Your passion for this subject is contagious! You’ve inspired me to take action and make a difference in my own community.
Very informative and beneficial. Thank you for sharing.