Hospitality: The new normal for recruiting talent

<p>The hospitality industry is experiencing one of the biggest staffing shortages in living memory. We covered the scale of the issue in a July 2021 <a href="https://www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVE/Podcast/2021/The-hospitality-staffing-crisis">episode </a>and today, we’re returning to the topic to explore the solutions independent operators are trialling to attract and retain staff in the current climate.</p><p>In this episode, we speak to small business owners from the UK and Europe and a tech-based recruitment start-up to hear how they are tackling this issue. </p><p>Peter Dore-Smith, Founder of London’s iconic café brand <a href="https://kaffeine.co.uk/">Kaffeine</a>, outlines his framework for hiring talent and ensuring staff are able to enjoy a good work life balance. </p><p>Marian Plajdicko, Owner of Berlin-based <a href="https://happybaristas.com/">Happy Baristas</a>, shares how he’s pivoted his recruitment strategy and new approaches for targeting potential employees.</p><p>Shelagh Ryan and Jo Mason, Co-founder and Operational Director, <a href="https://lantanacafe.co.uk/">Lantana</a>, discuss the new normal and improving working conditions for hospitality staff.</p><p>Karina Coen, Managing Director of Hospitality Operations at <a href="https://stint.co/">Stint</a>, shares how her start-up company is helping hospitality businesses address staffing pain points and nurture their core team of skilled workers.</p><p>Read more from Peter Dore-Smith's blog 'Kaffeine Alumni: 12 Years of Legends' <a href="https://kaffeine.co.uk/kaffeine-alumni-11-years-of-legends/">here</a>.</p><p>Credits music: <a href="https://irislune.bandcamp.com/track/summer-blue">"Summer Blue"</a> by Iris Lune for the <a href="https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/">Coffee Music Project</a></p><p>Subscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5thwavecoffee/">@5thWaveCoffee</a> and tell us what topics you'd like to hear</p>