Ayrshire hospitality behemoth Buzzworks will close all their venues on Monday to give staff a wellbeing day.
The independent restaurant chain will shut the doors to all 16 of their eateries, the majority of which are in Ayrshire, giving over 650 workers a chance to take part in various activities.
Bosses have splurged £12,000 on things for workers to do including hill climbing, golfing, pottery painting and escape rooms.
Kenny Blair, Buzzworks Holdings MD, said: “We love asking our people for suggestions on what else we can do to create a happy, positive working environment that stays with them after they finish their shifts and head home, and our Wellbeing Day forms just one part of an ongoing programme of initiatives that support our people both within the business and in their personal life.
“The two are intertwined and it’s something we are always mindful of. Now more than ever, it’s important that we all look after our own wellbeing so we in turn can look after those that matter most to us.
“Throughout the past year many of our people have given back to the local communities we operate in either by volunteering or taking on a variety of fundraising challenges, so with this in mind it’s time to give back to them and reward our people with a day that focuses on them.”
The wellbeing day aims to thank staff after they raised more than £10,000 so far this for a variety of good causes, including running the Troon 10k and completing the Mighty Stride at this year's Edinburgh Kilt Walk.
As a way of giving back and saying thanks to its team for all their hard work this past year, the family-owned business will close every venue in its portfolio on Monday, October 3.
The sixteen venues include Scotts in Troon, Largs and South Queensferry, Vic’s & The Vine in Prestwick, Lido venues in Prestwick and Troon, The Tree House in Ayr, The Long House and The Duke in Kilmarnock, The Mill House in Stewarton, The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow, The Corner House in Kilwinning, The Coach House in Bridge of Weir, The Fox Troon and their newest venues, Herringbone in Edinburgh and North Berwick.
Buzzworks are also on the hunt for staff. Applicant can visit https://www.buzzworksholdings.com/careers or search for ‘Buzzworks People’ on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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