Introduction
Hospitality Hub Serve helps people without hospitality experience find jobs through short, hands-on training.
Target
The hospitality industry is facing a major staff shortage. At the same time, many people are on the sidelines: jobseekers, lateral entrants, young people and (early) retirees. The Hospitality Hub Serve project aims to enthuse these groups about a job in the hospitality industry in an accessible way.
Inspired by the successful Flemish project De Kust Serveert, Hospitality Hub Schouwen-Duiveland is betting on short, hands-on training. The aim is to increase intake and help companies find new staff. Cooperation between entrepreneurs, education and government creates a network that not only educates, but also offers job opportunities.
This project contributes to a future-proof hospitality sector and strengthens the industry's image as hospitable and innovative. If successful, the concept will be scaled up to provincial level.
Target
Young people, lateral entrants, jobseekers, career switchers and (early) retirees.
Result
The project will deliver a pilot programme with short training, practical classes and a networking event. The training will consist of modules for serving, bartending and kitchen work, tailored to the practical and business needs.
The ambition is to recruit at least 50 participants, 30 of whom will obtain certification and move into jobs. A strong campaign and visible certification are also being worked on. This will not only increase the inflow but also the appeal of the sector. The concept is widely applicable and can be rolled out provincially if successful.
Duration
2026