The truth about working in top restaurants

Working in restaurants can come with perks for a diligent employee – tips, a strong sense of comradery and a lively working environment could potentially be a dream for a jovial HR Director.

Working in a high-end restaurant is more of a vocation than a job for many of the staff - who ride on the high-thrills and intense day-to-day activities their employment brings.

However, beneath the smiles and the laughs, a more sinister and worrying side of the hospitality industry has been uncovered. Part of HR is knowing and standing how problems with your staff affects the wider brand identity and productivity of your business. Many a notorious company has fallen foul of their staff body, through unreasonable working hours or low pay, only to feel the media repercussions for years to come.

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