The Front Desk by Worksmith
Welcome to the The Front Desk by Worksmith.
A weekly wrap up of what is happening in food, drinks and beyond.
Collated by Michael Bascetta (Worksmith, Bar Liberty & Grow Assembly)
Industry News: The Loss of an Icon
This week we lost one of the most loved food personalities in the world. As we all know, Anthony Bourdain was more than a chef, he was someone that influenced a generation of people within the industry.
We always feel a rush of shock when we lose someone that we hold close to our hearts. For some reason though, those in the spotlight seem to garner a different kind of mourning when they take their own life.
When we watch these people from afar, we all think, what if that could be me? What if only I could be half as successful as them? What we don’t see on the surface is the emotional turmoil they are in.
Mental health is something we are beginning to talk about more in the general public. As always though, the food industry has taken a little longer to catch up. We are starting to understand what we need to do for our staff to give them more stable work environments. From reduced work hours, to more support for their endevours outside of their day-to-day jobs.
Is it enough? Only time will tell, for now though, the converstaion has been started.
Here is a piece from The New Yorker which captures what Anthony Bourdain achieved for the world of food.
Event: General Assembly Bridging the Talent Gap
With the industry booming and fresh talent flooding the job market daily, the gap between education and employment has never been more evident. How can managers mentor junior and new hires to maximum effectiveness in the hospitality, retail and tech industries?
Hiring talent can be daunting. Junior and new talent as a whole may have uneven skill sets that are buried behind portfolios and CVs that all look the same. Once hired, managers often don’t know what these people are capable of or how to foster their success. Companies often wing it when it comes to growing their staff, to the detriment of employee productivity, retention and ultimately product quality.
Luckily, there is a better way! Join Scout Jobs and GA and hear from industry professionals in the hospitality, retail and tech world to hear them discuss their approaches for bringing on talent, while keeping business constraints in mind. You will leave with new skills, tools, and a passion to invest in the future of your teams.
Panelists
Omar De Silva: Plato Project
Michael Bascetta: Worksmith, Bar Liberty, Grow Assembly
Nick Melin: Scout Jobs
Michael Ellis: Vinomofo
Thursday 28 June
6pm — 8pm
Tickets are FREE. Register here.
Jobs: Manager at Bar Liberty
Bar Liberty is on the hunt for a Front of House Manager. Click here to find out more about the role and to apply!
