Is working in hospitality a demanding profession or not? This question is very difficult to answer.
When we look at the different roles within hospitality, we see significant differences.
The role of a chambermaid, for example, seems very demanding to us, as does the role of a waiter, but perhaps not that of a receptionist.....
Even within a single profession, such as that of a chef, you see significant differences. There are chefs who work in a brigade where the planning is well organised and the workload is very acceptable.
Additionally, there are also chefs who run a kitchen independently with limited assistance and therefore face an excessive workload that can ultimately lead to incapacity for work and long-term absence.
Hospitality: a demanding profession?
The answer to whether working in hospitality is a demanding profession is not straightforward.
The government has also indicated that it wants to look at demanding work in relation to long-term employment, which makes it even more complicated for the hospitality sector.
Because we consider it impossible to agree on clear criteria that apply to everyone when assessing whether work is demanding or not, we, the FNV, have chosen to link it to income. Our aim is that everyone up to a certain income can choose to retire at 65 without their social benefits being reduced.
Fit to the Finish
Additionally, we want to launch an initiative "Fit to the Finish" to make it easier to work longer, after your 40s. We want to make agreements with the government, but also with employers to ensure that working after your 40s can still be enjoyable. Hospitality should become an industry for all ages!