ONE of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups has launched a brand-new recruitment campaign to encourage more people to join the industry after challenges posed by Covid-19 and Brexit.
Signature Group, headquartered in Edinburgh, has been unable to open some of its venues across Scotland post-lockdown due to staff shortages. The company says it needs at least 100 new members of staff to allow all venues to reopen and operate normally.
The group has launched its own Recruitment Roadshow which seeks to benefit both the wider hospitality industry and those individuals seeking employment.
Interested candidates are invited to come along to one of Signature’s venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen and put their skills to the test with the chance of securing a job on the day.
The three-hour session will include interactive team sessions, introductions to key suppliers, success stories from current Signature employees and an in-depth explanation of the benefits to working for the group.
Signature has a predominately young workforce and a portfolio of bars, restaurants and hotels in Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Bridge of Allan, and Aberdeen, including the iconic Cold Town House in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket.
Business Development Director of Signature Group, Louise Maclean, said: “We simply don’t have the staff to fully reopen our business.
“We’re pleased to say we have plenty of customers, but just not enough colleagues, and we know this is a problem facing the whole sector at the moment. There is truly a staffing crisis in bars, hotels and restaurants across the country and it’s holding back the economic recovery of our industry.
“Our recruitment roadshows will be a great opportunity for keen individuals to come and speak with us directly to get a feel for what it’s like to work for Signature. There are plenty of roles to be filled and you will be joining a tight-knit team with a passion for all things food, drink and hospitality.”
Business Development Manager, Hannah McConnachie, 29, joined Signature ten years ago and has quickly progressed her career within the company, from working front of house to coordinating Christmas bookings and events and overseeing all community activities across Signature venues, as well as all other marketing activity.
Hannah said: “This is a great opportunity for young people looking to start their career in the industry. With so many jobs available, the possibilities are endless, and you just don’t know which path it might lead you on.
“Ten years ago, I began working with Signature as a member of the front of house team and since then I’ve worked my way up to Business Development Manager and it’s been a fantastic journey. No two days are the same and there are no limits to what you can be or achieve.”
The Recruitment Roadshow sessions will take place on the following dates; Aberdeen 7th September, 4pm at the Paramount Bar; Glasgow, 8th September 11am at The Spiritualist; Edinburgh 9th September at Cold Town House. To register a place at one of these sessions, email [email protected].
