Talking about it: raising mental health awareness in hospitality

We know we need to take care of ourselves. That we should move more, drink less, eat better. But we tend to overlook our mental wellbeing. Especially in hospitality. It’s time to buck that trend, turn things around and start a conversation. Because over the last 12 months, 85% of hospitality workers have experienced symptoms of poor mental health.

That’s why our very own Global Marketing Director Rebekah Billingsley teamed up with The Burnt Chef Project founder Kris Hall to discuss the topic on the Tech on Toast Podcast with Chris Fletcher.

Because the hot, fast pace of hospitality can take its toll on any team member’s mental health. Long hours, demanding customers and a lack of work/life balance are day-to-day experiences for lots of people working in the sector. But they shouldn’t be. It’s time for us all to prioritise mental health awareness and start building supportive, inclusive workplace cultures.

By providing mental health resources, training and support programs, we can help team members cope with stress and improve their wellbeing. To build a healthy work environment, we need to encourage open communication to destigmatise mental health issues and promote self-care practices.