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Farewell to the Neue Mühle: Mandy Glaser closes after Corona drama!
Mandy Glaser gives up the Neue Mühle in Perleberg. Reasons: pandemic, cost increases and shortage of skilled workers. Farewell party on October 11th.
Farewell to the Neue Mühle: Mandy Glaser closes after Corona drama!
The catering industry in Perleberg is facing change. Mandy Glaser, who has been running the Neue Mühle since March 1, 2020, has decided to sell the excursion restaurant at the end of the year. This decision comes at a time marked by challenges, not least the after-effects of the corona pandemic. Maz online reports that the catering industry is struggling with rising costs for energy, food and staff. While the number of guests is continually decreasing, the companies hardly receive any applications for open positions. Glaser currently only has two employees and one temporary employee on her team, which increases the pressure on the company.
The aftermath of the corona pandemic is weighing heavily on the industry. Loud daily news There are around 100,000 fewer employees in the hospitality industry than before the pandemic. Young people and employees in larger companies are particularly affected, with over 25% choosing a different career during the pandemic. These circumstances are not without consequences: the number of training places has decreased significantly over the years and the financial incentives are also low, Kofa according to.
A farewell with a celebration
To say goodbye to guests and friends, Mandy Glaser is organizing a farewell party on October 11th under the motto “Everything has to go”. For an entry fee of 30 euros, you can get unlimited drinks while stocks last. There will also be bratwurst and bockwurst for one euro, while the DJ duo “Zweiwerk” will ensure a good atmosphere. Maz online knows that the Neue Mühle will remain open until the end of the year. Among the planned events are Eisbein dinners on October 18th and November 15th and a Christmas dinner on December 25th and 26th.
Visibly affected by the current situation, Glaser emphasizes that she wants to remain loyal to the catering industry. Her successor in the company has already been chosen, but details are not yet known. Despite the challenges, the operator speaks about the future with an optimistic tone.
A look at the industry
The shortage of skilled workers in the hospitality industry has increased significantly in recent years. The studies of Kofa show that the number of unfilled training positions is high. The rates are particularly alarming in system catering and hotel management: 18.3 percent and 21.5 percent. Many companies are struggling to fill training positions and have to think about how they can make the professions more attractive in order to attract new talent.
The catering industry is therefore required to find innovative ways to counteract the staff shortage. It remains to be seen how the industry will develop as the pressure continues to increase and traditional structures have to be questioned.