January 25, 2022 · Team HG
The hospitality industry is allowed to reopen! Or at least, almost the entire industry, as night bars, clubs, and discotheques unfortunately remain closed for the time being. After more than two years of hospitality lockdowns and restrictive measures, it once again feels like a kind of liberation for both business owners and guests. Drinks and ingredients are being purchased, the furniture is getting an extra polish, and teams are gathering for a final meeting before the doors can finally be unlocked.
The hospitality industry has been hit hard and is one of the sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus. Support measures have only been able to partially alleviate the suffering, but have not fully covered it. This essentially means being able to pay a portion of your fixed costs and (fortunately) receiving wage support to retain your staff. The costs of the closed business? These were largely paid from savings (for the lucky ones), loans, tax deferrals, and sometimes even by increasing mortgages or selling one's own home. Every hospitality entrepreneur has their own story, but fortunately, the entrepreneurial spirit remains. Reopening is therefore a bitter necessity for many, also from an economic perspective, and the ‘corona costs’ will continue to reverberate in the sector for years to come.
The hospitality industry—the place where you enjoy a bite and a drink, the place to relax completely during an overnight stay, the place where you enjoy a good conversation sitting at the bar, where you sip a nice glass of wine on the terrace while people-watching, or where you let loose in the club or pub until the early hours. For two whole years, all of that was barely there anymore, except for a few minor hiccups. Open briefly, then closed again. Closing at midnight, 10:00 PM, 7:00 PM, then completely closed again. Face mask fuss on the terrace and at the toilets, limited access, 1.5 meters, fewer tables, mandatory takeaway and delivery, beer packages, vouchers, crowdfunding, and a long, long list of other things… Businesses that have little regard for the concept of hospitality but were born out of pure necessity, because there is only one thing we want, and that is to welcome our guests back!
Teams are gathering again to go over the schedule, the kitchen is being stocked. Beer tanks are being filled, tables set, and liquor bottles dusted off. Coasters are on the bar, the menus are being updated, and the winter terraces are out of storage; on Wednesday, January 26, we’re kicking off! To ensure everything runs smoothly and everyone Welcome back to the hospitality industry To be able to call it that, quite a few ‘helping hands’ are still needed. That is to say, there are currently a large number of vacancies open in the Groningen hospitality industry.
Take a look inside our job overview and join the best hospitality businesses in Groningen. There are many opportunities in the kitchen, management, service, bartending, and lighting & sound. In addition to a good salary, teamwork, team outings, and training, you will also learn everything about hospitality and dealing with people, skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Welcome back to the hospitality industry!
Some job openings you should definitely check out!
Floor Manager at Mr. Mofongo: Mr. Mofongo is looking for a floor manager for Mr. Mofongo's Rooftop Winebar. This wine bar is located at the top of Mr. Mofongo, where the convertible roof is open in good weather. Together with another colleague, you will handle the day-to-day operations, both on the floor and behind the scenes. In addition to this colleague and others, you will also meet the most technical member of our team: our robotic arms, which retrieve fantastic wines by the glass as well as by the bottle. Want to know more? Check the vacancy here.
Light Jockey at PALACE: Club PALACE is looking for an enthusiastic Light Jockey. As a Light Jockey, you provide the audience with a spectacular live show. Additionally, you work with DJs and artists in the DJ booth. You create atmosphere for the crowd, making you unmissable at PALACE! Want to know more? Check the vacancy here.
Assistant Manager at Mr. Smith’s Loft: As Assistant Manager / Shift Leader, you are responsible for providing service and managing the staff on the work floor. Additionally, as a manager, you possess an optimal service- and guest-oriented attitude that allows you to exceed guests' expectations. You are actively present on the work floor. You work proactively and ensure active sales and upselling. You are the primary point of contact for colleagues and guests. Want to know more? Check the vacancy here.
Bartender / Bar Staff at Bar Players: Players is back in action and is looking for another superstar bartender!!!! Do you live in Groningen and would you like to strengthen their team behind the bar/serving/on the terrace, and possibly with leadership? Are you flexible, do you have some experience, are you hospitable, and do you enjoy creating a party atmosphere with the guests? Then you have come to the right place at Players. Want to know more? Check the vacancy here.
Waiter/Waitress at Land van Kokanje: Kokanje is looking for a new waitstaff member to join the team for approximately 32 hours per week; more or fewer hours are possible in consultation! Land van Kokanje serves lunch and dinner in the restaurant, and also regularly hosts dinner and/or drinks groups. Experience is not the most important thing; as long as you are enthusiastic, they are happy to teach you how everything works. Want to know more? Check the vacancy here.
More information: www.horecagroningen.nl
