In today’s ever-changing industry conditions, hospitality companies and restaurants work hard to create an image that reflects the culture and values of their brand. We are going to take a look at the buying preferences of these sectors and whether they choose black or white trainers for their staff.
Customers respond best to staff who are dressed in a clean and professional manner. From first impressions to overall professionalism, each interaction with your employees adds to the full customer experience. Professionally designed uniforms and footwear help reinforce your company’s branding and image as well as make employees more approachable. And what about colour? Design and style often speak first, long before a customer interacts with them.
What hospitality companies and restaurants look for in work footwear and uniforms
The hospitality industry is set to have a busy next few months of reopening after a couple of tough years. In 2021, many companies became more interested in investing in high-quality fabrics and footwear over cheaper options.
Employees who take pride in their uniforms are more likely to feel a sense of team spirit. This can help foster a positive working environment as well as a pleasant experience for your customers.
A standard restaurant uniform consists of the following:
- a black top
- black trousers
- slip-resistant shoes
- dark coloured socks.
- apron (optional)
When your workers are moving around in busy environments all day, the risk of falling or slipping is high. Hospitality workers who deal with the public will not have time to clean stains or spills during the day. Meanwhile, chefs and kitchen workers may require lighter coloured footwear to be able to bleach and easily clean deep stains. Our mission at Shoes For Crews is to prevent workplace injuries by providing industry leading technology and solutions to keep your employees safe and your bottom line healthy.