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Heligoland: Famous ferry house remains closed due to lack of staff!
In northern Germany, the “Helgoländer Fährhaus” restaurant remains closed due to rising costs and a lack of staff, which is putting a strain on residents and tourists.
Heligoland: Famous ferry house remains closed due to lack of staff!
The “Helgoländer Fährhaus” restaurant on the popular island of Helgoland remains closed for the time being, and that’s a real hit like a biscuit in a teacup. Operators are struggling with increased costs – be it the minimum wage, energy or living space. They are currently intensively looking for new employees for various positions, such as chef, assistant chef, restaurant manager or service staff. Despite interested applicants, the search for personnel is becoming increasingly difficult, as the limited housing options and high rental and property prices on the island represent a real hurdle. Both residents and tourists see this as a bitter blow, as the restaurant's operations are suspended for an indefinite period of time, which seriously disrupts the atmosphere on the island. Derwesten.de reports that…
A major problem that not only affects the ferry house is the severe lack of living space on the North Sea. Hotels and restaurants are being forced to give up rooms for their employees, which is making the tense situation even worse. Many entrepreneurs report a drastic increase in rental prices, which in many cases are no longer affordable. The pressure on operators is increasing, although the demand for skilled workers remains high. Moving to the island becomes impossible for many interested parties because they cannot find affordable housing. Spiegel.de shows how...
Rising costs as a challenge
Another pressing issue is the discussion about the minimum wage, which affects not only the ferry house but the entire catering industry. Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil is campaigning for a minimum wage of 15 euros. While the unions support this demand, there is a lot of resistance from the catering industry. Entrepreneurs, like the operator of a restaurant in Tübingen, warn of the serious consequences for their business. Natalie Mammel expresses concerns that rising wages could significantly increase the costs for skilled workers and thus put the catering industry as a whole under pressure. Tagesschau.de reports on the reactions...
The fact that many operators are not only struggling with rising wages, but also with a return to VAT of 19 percent on food and changing consumer behavior does the rest. This is a heated balancing act for the catering industry. From the closure of the “Helgoländer Fährhaus” to the difficulties in the entire labor market, it is clear that the industry is facing major challenges.