Restaurants move at a rapid-fire pace from the kitchens all the way to the dining rooms. They can be warm and fun environments but the nature of these fast-paced workplaces can result in quite a few hazards. Muscle strains can even occur suddenly after a slip-and-fall accident, which is why slip-resistant restaurant shoes are recommended for every employee to ensure maximum safety.
In a restaurant, the potential for workers to injure themselves is high and the last thing you want is for a staff member to strain a muscle that is crucial for serving customers, food preparation or washing up.
The most common injuries experienced by restaurant workers are as follows:
- Cuts, scrapes and puncture wounds
- Burns from hot surfaces or oil
- Muscle sprains and strains from slips, trips and falls
- Repetitive motions such as standing for long periods of time or lifting heavy objects
However, according to the NHS, adults who add movement to their day and avoid sitting or standing idle for long hours can help reduce the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders and stiff joints.
In this article, we will be looking at the best slip-resistant restaurant shoes to ensure your employees can enjoy a safer day on the job. Discover which styles from Shoes For Crews can fit the different roles your staff carries out in your restaurant and how they will help support them in their day-to-day tasks.
1. Slip-resistant restaurant shoes that are comfortable and supportive
Although deceptively humble on the outside, this classy slip-resistant ballerina flat is an extremely comfortable shoe for front-facing restaurant staff. The Reese is armed with our new pressure-release technology that perfectly supports the heel. This is achieved through the specially designed hollow in the heel which allows pressure to escape with each step.
If you are looking for an elegant yet highly supportive shoe for hosts in your restaurant, this style fits the bill. Its springy material in the heel helps return energy and life back to the feet as well as providing extra comfort. The slip-resistant outsoles will also help reduce the number of slips and trips when changing surfaces from the front rooms to the kitchen or storage rooms.
2. Slip-resistant restaurant shoes that can help reduce injuries and accidents
When working away behind the scenes at a restaurant, there is always the potential for injury. Our Radium shoe style is constructed from durable foam and EVA material, which will protect workers from the inevitable drips and spills experienced whilst carrying out tasks in their day-to-day routines.
This is the perfect lightweight slip-resistant shoe for chefs and kitchen staff. Its features include removable cushioned insoles for additional support and a closed toe to safeguard feet from potential accidents. Our patented TripGuard technology also protects wearers when switching between changing floor surfaces.
3. Slip-resistant restaurant shoes that are breathable and water-resistant
Waiters and kitchen workers are among the restaurant staff who deal with spills and potentially slippery floors more than any other worker in hospitality. This is why our Finn shoe style supports their day jobs the best. Its water-resistant external materials will help repel liquids on the surface.
Not only are they comfortable enough to wear straight through a standard 8-hour shift but they are breathable and lightweight. The side openings on the shoe also offer extra ventilation for those particularly wet and humid days.
As restaurant staff is constantly twisting and turning during the day, the removable insoles and additional heel insert offer increased support and stability. Worn with or without laces, these restaurant shoes can help keep workers moving happily on their feet for hours.
4. Slip-resistant restaurant shoes that are durable
Women in hospitality love our Condor shoe style. They are stylish and their dark-coloured materials can hide stains and spills during busy hours. This shoe also features soft leather uppers with a protective membrane and a wider heel for comfort and traction.
Because servers and waitresses spend long hours on their feet, the Condor style was designed to offer support and stability. The removable insoles provide an excellent fit and cushioning. And the excellent Shoes For Crews traction and tread help keep employees safely on their feet for long periods. Regardless if they are moving between carpet to tile floors, these slip-resistant restaurant shoes will keep staff safe and comfortable for many shifts to come.
As we discussed in this post, there are many positive benefits to providing your staff with high-quality, slip-resistant restaurant shoes for work. If you’re interested in learning about examples of physical hazards that employees are exposed to in hospitality or how to prevent those hazards in restaurants, please have a look at our other blog posts.
The shoes featured here are just a few of the many suitable work shoe styles we offer restaurants. But the best way to see all the advantages and benefits that our slip-resistant footwear offers is to give them a try! For more information or to get assistance from one of our account managers, please contact us. Or download our Buyers Guide to see our full range of footwear. We would be delighted to help!
