I'm fundraising for the future of hospitality.
We here at The Oystercatcher are raising money for The Burnt Chef Project, We feel this charity is very important, especially while working in this industry. The mental & physical impact this industry has on a person is intense, this charity is working to help as many people as possible in this industry, to make a work, life balance possible and a good working environment.
Please continue to read below to get a glimpse at what this charity offers:
Launched in May 2019 The Burnt Chef Project was setup with the sole intention of eradicating mental health stigma within hospitality
"I've been working closely within the hospitality industry for around 9 years and have seen first hand the struggles of mental health issues within the trade with both clients and friends.
Margins are slim and with increased focus on saving money both employers and employees feel the effect of this on their mental health.
The Burnt Chef Project Long antisocial hours, tough environmental conditions and pressures to perform are just some of the issues that hospitality professionals are fighting against on a daily basis.
We recently conducted a survey of 1273 hospitality professionals which showed that 8 out of 10 (84%) of respondents had experienced mental health issues within their career and 46% would not feel comfortable talking about their health concerns with their colleagues.
Hospitality staff should be able to discuss the state of their mental health and gain support from their peers and employers. It's important that although mental health can't be seen it is regularly discussed and policies reviewed. This should be the new definition of 'badge of honour'.
