Future of gastronomy in Twistringen: fight against a shortage of skilled workers!

Future of gastronomy in Twistringen: fight against a shortage of skilled workers!

Twistringen, Deutschland - The restaurateurs in Twistringen are currently facing particularly challenging times. According to a current report by Leiden The businesses under the pressure of the Specialists, increasing shopping costs and a decline in the number of guests. In the "Ludwig" restaurant, the owners, Boris and Christin von der Corne, have been looking for new kitchen forces unsuccessfully for two to three months.

like the Tagesschau reports, full picture of the catering in general does not look better. In the first half of 2024, sales in hotels, restaurants and cafes fell by almost 11 percent compared to the previous year, while profits decreased by 22 percent. Last but not least, these developments are the result of increasing food and personnel costs, which are further exacerbated by leaving the reduced VAT on food.

In addition, restaurateurs in Twistringen like Klaus Schade from "Klausi’s" plague the challenges of rising costs and the need to keep prices attractive. In order to reduce the operating costs, he has also adjusted the opening hours and now offers limited service times. Apart from that, the renovation of the B51 leads to unfavorable space in front of its restaurant and other locations, which also keeps guests away.

shortage of skilled workers in the industry

The shortage of skilled workers is a central problem in the industry. According to a recent study by the competence center of the German economy institute, around 476,730 trained specialists are missing in the hospitality industry in Germany. In Twistringen, the personnel offer is extremely scarce, and almost every fourth open position cannot be filled with a qualified unemployed. This situation is particularly dramatic in the area of ​​trained chefs.

The Zeit reports that in June 2024 there were more than 8,800 specialists in hotel and restaurant professions, which means 45 percent less than in the previous year. Despite a slight decline in the skills, the personnel situation remains assessed as "precarious". Many companies are therefore forced to reduce their offers and increasingly resort to unskilled staff.

The challenges of the shortage of skilled workers and the rising prices present the catering in Twistringen and beyond major hurdles. However, the restaurateurs try to keep the city center alive and welcome the visitors to their restaurants, bars and cafés.