Digital recruitment platform BARCATS is celebrating its first successful year of business.
Launched in 2017 by Jeff Williams (above), the platform allows venues to directly connect with quality staff. It provides an affordable solution to staffing issues, supporting both large hospitality groups and smaller cafes, restaurants and bars.
BARCATS’ first year has seen more than 31,000 applications for jobs and 71% of venues becoming repeat customers.
“We’re getting some great momentum across Australia and New Zealand, with a lot more to come,” said Williams. “We have received support from the entire hospitality community, which includes more than 6000 venues such as Rydges Hotel group, Rockpool Dining Group, Aus Venues, Solotel, Soul Group and Britomart hospitality groups to name a few.
“We also have sponsors that include Lion, Treasury Wines, Bacardi & Brown-Forman and over 17,700 hospitality staff searching for work.”
Lion holds a minority percentage of the business along with four private investors.
Venues looking for staff for one night or all week, for example, can find the right people to place for each shift, while students and travellers looking for flexible work can pick it up as they desire.
The website isn’t only open to bartenders; anyone in the hospitality industry can join and be found by venues easily and quickly, from wait staff to baristas, cleaners, security and chefs.
If you want to know more head to www.barcats.com.au
