More women encouraged to join the hospitality trade
BOSSES at a Hinckley restaurant are trying to encourage more women to consider a career in hospitality.
In support of International Women’s Day 2020, the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, by Hinckley Island hotel, wants more women to try their hand in the fast-paced industry.
The eatery already has a number of female staff on its books, including restaurant manager Laura Davidson.
She said: “The hospitality sector offers so many varied career paths, opportunities responsibility.
“For example, you could start off as a pot washer earning minimum wage but develop and grow to become a general manager, potentially earning a six-figure salary.
“Someone who reaches this level is, in essence, a business owner who has to be multi-faceted and excel in all areas such as people skills to finances.
“That’s what this industry can offer and is why we need more women to for progression and get involved.”
The team leader said she enjoys the ability to be herself at work, and to show off her personality to customers during their visit.
She said: “Being a chef is perceived as being predominantly the realm of the male cook, but that is changing with more and more woman taking up the challenge of running a kitchen.
“My view is there are no barriers, no boundaries. There’s no doubt that the sector, particularly in the kitchen, can be notorious for its ethic and long hours.
“However, where there’s there’s reward.”
Yasmin Burburridge works waitress at the restaurant.
She said: “I love working in a restaurant, I get to talk to people and make their experience special which gives great job satisfaction. It’s also really flexible and I can do it after college.”
Abby Master, another waitress at the steakhouse, said: “I have worked in relentless work
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“When you make someone’s night special it really gives you a sense of pride. “Its hard work but so rewarding when at the end of a busy weekend you see customer reviews about you.
“It’s a very active job which I like to as you are constantly on the move so the day goes so quickly.”
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