Teamwork H&C Global Expansion!
At Teamwork H&C, we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our operations to bring our top-notch hospitality and events staffing services to Romania, Malta, India, and Sri Lanka. This global expansion is an exciting step for our agency and we are eager to share it with our clients and staff. There are several reasons for our decision to expand to these new countries. The first reason is that the hospitality and events industries in these countries are rapidly growing and we saw an opportunity to provide our specialized staffing services to support this growth. Additionally, we believe that the unique cultures and customs of these countries will bring new and exciting challenges for our team, and we are eager to embrace them. Another reason for our expansion is that we have been building strong relationships and scouting out the best talent in these regions over the past few years. We are confident that we have the knowledge and resources to provide our clients with the same high-quality staffing services that we are known for in the UK, and we are excited to take the next step in our business. We offer a wide range of staffing services that are tailored to meet the needs of different industries. Our services include staffing for hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and event planning companies. We provide both temporary and permanent staff, including front-of-house staff such as waiters, bartenders, and receptionists, as well as kitchen staff such as chefs, cooks, and kitchen porters. Our team is dedicated to providing the best staffing solutions for our clients and our staff are fully vetted and trained to meet the specific requirements of each job. We also pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. We believe that a diverse team brings a wider range of skills and perspectives, which is vital for providing the best services to our clients. As we expand to these new countries, we will continue to focus on building a team that represents the communities we serve. In conclusion, we are excited to bring our specialized hospitality and events staffing services to Romania, Malta, India and Sri Lanka. We believe that our expansion to these new countries will open new opportunities for our team and our clients and we look forward to the challenges and rewards that this expansion will bring. Thank you for your support and we look forward to working with you in the future.
Who should partner with a staffing agency in this ‘cost-of-living’ crisis?
Working with a hospitality and events staffing agency can be a cost-effective and efficient solution for professionals in the hospitality and event planning industry who need to hire temporary staff. These agencies can provide skilled and reliable staff who can help ensure that events run smoothly and successfully. – Event Planners As an event planner, you are constantly faced with the challenge of organizing and executing successful events while also trying to stay within budget. One way to save costs and still ensure that your event runs smoothly is by hiring temporary staff. In today’s economic climate, many people are facing a cost-of-living crisis. This means that they are struggling to make ends meet and are looking for ways to earn extra income. By hiring temporary staff for your event, you are not only saving on labour costs, but you are also providing employment opportunities to individuals who may be facing financial challenges. Temporary staff can help with a variety of tasks at your event, including registration, directing guests, manning booths, and assisting with setup and breakdown. They can be an invaluable asset to your team, helping to ensure that your event runs smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, temporary staff are often more flexible and adaptable than permanent employees, making them a great choice for events that may require last-minute changes or unexpected challenges. – Hotel and Restaurant Manager Hotels and restaurants often require temporary staff for busy seasonal periods, staff shortages or special events. A staffing agency such as Teamwork H&C is able to provide front of house and back of house staff at an effective price point during this cost of living crisis. The staff provided can range from kitchen porters, and Chef de Partie, to waiting staff and even front desk receptionists. Contacting Teamwork H&C means access to our extensive talent pool of skilled staff. If you are an Hotel or Restaurant Manager looking for a cost-effective solution for staffing your events, consider hiring temporary staff. Not only will you save money, but you will also be making a positive impact in your community by providing employment opportunities to those who may be facing financial difficulties.
5 signs you need a Staffing Agency
Hiring a staffing agency can help to streamline the hiring process, decrease expenses and help you to find skilled staff. In the hospitality industry staffing agencies are necessary for temporary employment, due to the seasonality of the industry, staff are often onboarded at peak times throughout the year. There are 5 tell-tale signs that you require a staffing agency to ease the stress of the hiring process: 1. High turnover rate A high turnover rate is a tell-tale sign that there is a problem with your hiring process. High turnover rates can have a hugely negative impact on your profit as well as the productivity of your staff. There can be extra expense spent on recruitment for a replacement, or there may be a shortage of skilled staff once a key employee departs. 2. Low on time Searching for the right candidate can take your time and attention away from other more important tasks. From reviewing CV’s, to contacting candidates, to conducting interviews, onboarding new staff can be a tiresome process. If you do not have the time to produce detailed job descriptions, sort through CV’s and screen candidates, it could be a sign to hire a staffing agency. 3. Problems finding skilled staff If you have problems sourcing skilled staff it could be down to any number of different reasons, it may be that your job description is unclear, your job listings are not reaching the right audience, or you are not prepared for the hiring process. This can all come to a head when those who have problems locating skilled staff end up with a ‘bad hire’. A bad hire can cost upwards of “30% of the employees first year earnings” (U.S Department of Labour) for your business. 4. You need temporary staff All industries require temporary staff at some point, due to either maternity leave complications, sick employees or a project that needs to be urgently completed or staffed. To relieve your other employees of the work overload and enable your projects to be smoothly ran, it is recommendable that you should consider a staffing agency. 5. Nobody is responding to your job listing When advertising a job listing it is important to optimise your search terms, create listings on job boards, use social media to advertise the position, and more. It can be daunting for companies to conduct their own hiring process, and job listing doesn’t guarantee job visibility. Resolve this problem today by contacting a staffing agency.
How to turn your Temporary Job into Full-time Employment
– Be reliable Show up on time every day, and make a record of the impact that you have made in your workplace. Value your temporary gig as if it was a permanent position. – Have a positive mindset You should go the extra mile for your temporary job by coming in on time, offering to work overtime or take on new responsibilities. Avoid the ‘thought trap’ of thinking that you are just in a temporary position, even though this may be true you must adopt a growth mindset. Considering yourself as an extension of the company changes your motivation and mentality. – Networking Ensure that you maintain contact with your colleagues, connect with them on LinkedIn and stay in the loop with their updates. Through networking you may be able to research the organisation further and understand its history. Build relationships with the leaders and those who have an impact on the hiring process. Introduce yourself to others always and stay visible in the workplace. Make friends and connect with your colleagues. – Demonstrate your value In Hospitality, Events or Health and Social Care there is always ways to demonstrate your value. Established figures such as “rooms managed” for housekeeping staff, or the impact that you made in your workplace. Or you can attempt to make processes and systems more efficient, do this by making a list of ideas to implement in the workplace. – Adapt to the culture Take in your surroundings and consider what is successful in the environment you work in. You must pay close attention to how you present yourself, in dress code and actions. Attempt to assimilate into your new workplace and become a friendly, approachable character. Adapt to your new culture by reinforcing your soft skills, you should become a team player, showing enthusiasm and motivation. – Ask for the job First you must clarify whether permanent employment is possible, find out what it will take for you to get an offer at this company and make sure that you will be considered when there is an opening for your position. You should let a person of influence know as early as possible, a few weeks into your temporary gig, after adapting to your new workplace you should consider asking. There is a distinction between being direct and being confident, you must toe this line when trying to get a full-time position.
Why you need to diversify your hiring process!
In the last decade diversity has become a big deal in the job marketplace, this includes race, age, sexual orientation, and physical ability. Diversity is important as it brings different perspectives to the workplace, disregarding diversity in talent acquisition can greatly hinder the employers’ chances of attracting top talent. More than two-thirds (68%) of UK workers would consider looking for a job elsewhere if they found out that their employer had an unfair gender pay gap, or no diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. 1. Larger Talent Pool A diverse hiring process allows the employer to open opportunities to a wider talent pool than other companies. On the flip side, top talent, and other job seekers greatly value diversity and inclusion. 2. Fosters innovation Diversity allows for employees with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The coming together of these diverse employees allows for the exchange of new and unique ideas, in turn this breeds innovation and increases the competitiveness of companies within the market. 3. Superior decision-making Teams with diverse backgrounds and experiences are more likely to outperform individual decision-makers or those with homogenous perspectives, in turn causing better decisions to be formed. A diversified workforce comes up with different methodologies and possible solutions, this then allows for more informed and superior decision-making. An article on www.peoplemanagement.co.uk cites a study in the UK that states that “teams that were geographically diverse, and included members with different genders and at least one age gap of more than 20 years, were the most successful – making better business decisions than individuals 87% of the time.” 4. Enhances productivity With a diverse team of employees, it is likely that you would also have increased productivity among the workforce. Employees are then able to learn from each other’s separate styles, tuning and refining their methodologies and processes. 5. Increase employee retention Welcoming and appreciating different people regardless of their gender, age or ethnicity will therefore make people feel respected for who they are. In turn, this will likely lead to low turnover rates and allows for more opportunities for promotion and employee development as the employees are exposed to more knowledge and develop their skills.
Take Control of your Hospitality Interview with these 6 Questions
The question-and-answer section of the interview process helps the interviewer to gauge your passion, skill, expertise and knowledge for the job and industry. Take control of your interview by asking these 6 astute questions, the interviewer will usually consider you a more valuable and intelligent candidate if you have a few questions on-hand to ask near the end of the interview. “What would you expect a good candidate to achieve in the first 3-6 months?” This question is useful as it enables you to gauge expectations for this role and compare the expectations of this role to your own personal achievements in previous jobs. You do not want to be misled about the requirements of the job. “What does the future of (this company) look like?” A question related to the future of the company you are applying for shows that you are enthusiastic to stay on with this company. You might want to inquire about their plans for a new product, new menu, new services or market expansion. “Is there room for career progression in this role?” This question is necessary for anyone seeking a role with career progression, many placements within hospitality have scope for promotion. Housekeepers can become housekeeping managers, kitchen assistants can become Chef de Partie, and receptionists can become front of house managers. “How can my role impact the organization positively?” Every single position in the company acts as a part of the whole, provocative questions like these can make the interviewer consider you as a positive force for the company. As well as this, learning about the potential impact of your role can help you to better understand your role and responsibilities. “What other tasks are there outside of the job description?” Traditionally the responsibilities for every position are included on the job advertisement, this question can help you appear as enthusiastic and shows that you are eager to carry out more duties than the basics. “What is the next step of the application process?” This is an astute question to ask for any interview, as it shows that you are considering the whole process. Many roles in the hospitality industry can involve a trial shift to see if you are a good fit for the company, this can occur in Chef or Housekeeping positions.
How to write an Effective Hospitality Cover Letter
Cover letters are an effective way to differentiate yourself from other candidates applying for the same vacancy. It adds a personal touch and allows you to restate your interest and enthusiasm for this position. Read the job description carefully and make sure that your cover letter is succinct and proofread before sending it off to the interviewer. 1. Open with a greeting – Greet the interviewer/recipient by name if possible and note the job role. This is exemplary of the research you have conducted for the position, as well as adding a personal touch to the cover letter, opening a private conversation between you and the recruiter. 2. Enthusiastic opening – In the opening lines introduce yourself and explain why you are applying for this position. Through this opening you should be able to exhibit your enthusiasm for this role and elaborate on why you are the ideal candidate for this position. You must hook the reader’s attention here, for example “I am now ready to take the next step in my career, and I believe my years of experience at (previous employer) and my willingness to learn and adapt make me an excellent candidate for this role.” 3. Touch on your achievements – Highlight your career achievements and elaborate further on those you are most proud of. Use these achievements effectively by linking them back to the job specification requirements and general hospitality skills. Make use of facts and figures to increase your validity, for example a housekeeping manager might say, “I managed a team of 5 employees and supervised 15 different rooms.” Make sure that all of your achievements are relevant to the position that you are applying for. 4. Add a section for skills – Reiterate how your skills align with what is expected of the applicant. Different skills are more applicable for different jobs and working environments. For example, if you are applying for a chef role, make sure that you emphasize that you are “experienced in working in fast-paced environments.” 5. Finish your cover letter with a conclusion – Finally, restate why you are suitable for this role and thank the hiring manager. Ensure that you have left your contact details on the cover letter so that the recruiter is able to get in touch with you in the future. Sign off the cover letter with “sincerely” or “yours faithfully.”
6 Common LinkedIn Mistakes made by Hospitality Professionals
· No profile photo / or a photo not related to your occupation – No photo may be interpreted as lacking confidence and not approachable. · Inadequate introductory ‘headline’ – Answer the question “What do I do?” Answering this may mean that you showcase your current job title as an introductory headline, if you are currently unemployed write “seeking new opportunities” and put your previous experience in the experience section · Sell yourself in the “About” summary – Use first person and describe the impact you have had in previous roles. “I have experience working as part of a team in different environments, my collaborative nature helped to solve problems for clients.” Categorize your impact as either problems solved, time saved, costs saved or people helped. · A bare “Experience” section – For your current or most recent job use bullet points and create a list of 3-5 accomplishments, use facts and figures for the best results. Use the same approach for your past jobs. As well as this, make sure to incorporate keywords relevant to your industry, for example Housekeepers should discuss “rooms division, sheet assembly” etc. · Recommendations are a great way to build credibility – These personalised written descriptions show that you genuinely enthused people you have previously worked with. · Too much or too little activity – If you are online multiple times each day it appears as though you are not that focused on your current occupation.
Why use a Staffing Agency?
Partnership – Agencies are able to partner with workers and companies, providing the candidates with access to hundreds of potential jobs suiting your skill level and experience. Staffing agencies can become subcontractors for other companies, allowing for a constant stream of incoming jobs. Prevent work overload – Temporary employees from staffing agencies can help accomplish tasks to aid your permanent staff, increasing productivity in the workplace. Decrease costs – Hiring temporary employees from staffing agencies may cost less than hiring permanent ones in house. Having vacancies for an extended period of time can cost the hiring company a lot of money, staffing firms provide solutions by locating suitable candidates for the job openings as quickly as possible. Save time – Staffing agencies are able to manage the recruitment process from start to finish, Teamwork H&C operates in hospitality, events and social care, at all times we have a team of trained experts that can quickly pass all of the pre-employment screening and testing. Staffing agencies also handle the technicalities of the onboarding process, saving time for the company. Evaluate the candidate – With staffing firms, you are able to judge their performance before you offer them a full-time position. The hiring agency is able to observe how the potential candidate can respond to different situations. Working with staffing agencies can be the right solution in certain scenarios: – If you have a sudden need to hire multiple employees – If your business is seasonal and you’re looking for temporary employees – If your company lacks the resources for starting a new recruitment process
4 Training Schemes you can complete with Teamwork H&C!
We provide extensive in-house training to those who are currently unskilled but posses a desire to work in a particular field of employment. Whether you wish to switch career paths or crave to upskill yourself in one of our many disciplines. At the end of these courses, you will be given accredited qualification to put on your CV, this qualification will be universally recognised. · Housekeeping – In our 3-month employment scheme for Housekeeping you will develop in-demand skills to kickstart your career. Within this scheme you will learn about general cleanliness, comfort, and privacy, following the 7S’s of good Housekeeping: sort, systematize, sweep, standardize, safety, self-discipline and sustain. · Waiting Staff – Within our Waiting Staff training scheme you will learn the general day-to-day tasks of waiters/waitresses. This can include greeting customers, serving food and drinks, cleaning tables, and dealing with bill payments. · Kitchen Assistant – Kitchen Assistants learn the key responsibilities and skills required of them, including the preparation of food, stocking ingredients, slicing produce, and assisting your chefs. · Commis Chef – Commis Chefs or Chef De Partie aids in the food preparation process, in our training scheme these junior chefs learn their craft working under the supervision of the professional kitchen staff. In this training scheme you will learn the basics of cooking, including knife skills, cooking sauces, and preparing vegetables for your chefs. Each of these courses can help your career progression in the respective field of work, placing one of these universally recognized qualifications on your CV can help you stand out from the crowd. Climb the career ladder today through this vocational education! Enquire today by emailing info@teamworkhc.com.