Whether it is high or low season, pub and restaurant workers deal with streams of customers while standing all day with a smile on their faces. Even in more normal time periods, the work can be strenuous and both physically and mentally taxing. That is why hundreds of pubs and restaurants rely on Shoes For Crews to provide their staff with durable, slip-resistant work shoes to reduce the risk of trips, falls and slips in their establishments.
The restaurant industry especially needs a wide range of slip-resistant shoes to cover all areas of the business, specifically in times of crisis. Areas such as front-of-house, back-of-house, kitchen and service staff are all high-priority. Workers are feeling even more pressure to pay for fixed costs and food and supplies all the while aiming to keep staff and customers happy.
Keep reading to discover the most durable work shoe styles specifically fitted for pub and restaurant employees and evaluate which ones would fit your unique establishment’s needs.
Condor
Whether your employees are walking, running or standing, our athletic range offers durability and helps get them comfortably through the day. The Condor style is an especially comfortable yet elegant work shoe, offering excellent traction for all types of floors. Moreover, they have a wider heel and provide a stable fit which helps ease the pain of standing all day. Suitable for a variety of hospitality roles, these trainers are durable and their soft leather uppers come with a protective membrane to protect against spills. With proper care, they will last workers for many months, but we recommend replacing footwear every 6 months.
Mavi and Grind
The Mavi for women (Grind for men) shoe style is perfect for chefs and kitchen assistants who need durable work shoes to help them manage long hours on their feet. It is sporty yet easy-to-clean thanks to its one piece construction. The main features are their excellent grip, how they adapt perfectly to the curves of their feet and the slip-on (or laced) style for ease of wear and extra cushioning. Besides all of these great features, the three-hole arch ventilation allows for breathability to help keep feet cool.
Triston II
This shoe style comes with our proprietary Shoes For Crews’ slip-resistant technology. When working in a fast-paced, busy kitchen, your employees need to be protected from all angles. With durable, easy-to-clean outer material and now recycled polyester linings, kitchen staff prefer work shoes that are no fuss when it comes to spills and drips and can support their feet for hours on end. Available in black or white, this style will complement a kitchen uniform seamlessly and offer excellent durability throughout its life.
Brandon
In large restaurants and kitchens, safety is one of the top priorities on managers’ minds. Our safety shoes are dependable and very reliable to help carry your workers through even their most strenuous times of year, no matter how heavy the workload. The Brandon style is built for tough jobs for food service inside restaurants when the work is non-stop. Available in black and white, this style comes with our superior TripGuard feature which offers the best traction when switching from a slippery tiled surface to a wooden or carpeted surface. It is metal-free and puncture resistant, able to protect workers from any falling knives or other kitchen utensils.
Executive Wing Tip IV
With front-facing roles, a more elegant shoe style may be just what your employees are looking for. The Executive Wing Tip is chic yet supportive, offering another durable work shoe option for restaurants, pubs and bars. They are professional-looking and complement any upscale uniform, allowing the wearer to stand comfortably for hours. Our use of supple materials, innovative padding and extra cushioning allows your workers to feel supported all the while looking stylish at the same time.
The added pressure of the global inflation crisis and how it is affecting the hospitality industry has been adding to the sector’s stress-load for months. For managers who are looking for advice on reducing the effects of the global crisis, our previous article on specific ways to minimise the impact of inflation on business in your pub or restaurant is a good place to start. An investment in high-quality, durable work shoes will pay off in the long-term, even in times of market downturn and high inflation.
Your chief aim is to keep your team safe and support them through busy, fast-paced shifts which require all of their focus and attention. From athletic to safety to more elegant styles, we have the right pair of work shoes that will suit any role at your pub or restaurant. Our commitment to quality and using durable, recycled materials is evident in each pair of shoes we manufacture. If you would like a free sample pair of work shoes or want help finding a specific style for a hospitality role, please get in touch with us. We would be happy to help you find the perfect fit for your staff!
