Embracing difference as Pizza Hut celebrates 25 years in Sri Lanka

As Pizza Hut celebrates 25 years of heart-warming moments in Sri Lanka, Pizza Hut is proud and honoured to announce that the restaurant located at No.1, Siripa Rd, Colombo 05, is being managed by differently-abled employees.

This has been a priority of the organisation for quite some time and the management is proud to be able to lead by example on the 25th anniversary. Pizza Hut Thimbirigasyaya is uniquely chosen to be the host of Pizza Hut’s newest endeavour due to its serene atmosphere and convenient location. There are specially designed menus and tabletops that help customers to communicate with the outlet employees using sign language.

Pizza Hut is confident that this will be the start of a new chapter in the hiring system within Sri Lanka. Whilst it is not a segment traditionally looked at for employment, Pizza Hut has identified the incredible talent available in the differently-abled employee community.

Pizza Hut aims to be the brand that helps to bring to light the potential available amongst these employees and open up employment opportunities for them across the country.

Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd CEO Yasa Nadaraja said: “Those who are employed by Pizza Hut Sri Lanka have always been given a wonderful environment to work in, as we have always prioritised immersing them in a family-like scenario. Today is truly a wonderful memory to add to the chapters of Pizza Hut’s journey in Sri Lanka.”

“The experience is meant to be exciting, warm and friendly,” explained Human Resources and Administration Director Kaushal Mendis. “We put so much thought into ensuring that communication for our customers with the differently-abled staff would be a new experience, something that they could appreciate and enjoy just as much as the food that they are served. Pizza Hut is not just about creating delightful dining experiences, but also about creating new experiences for employees and customers alike.”

As you raise a slice to another 25 years with Pizza Hut, we invite you to warmly embrace difference and make a change in the world.