Working in hospitality can be a tough job no matter what time of year it is. But, it’s during many people’s most cherished time of the year–the winter holiday season–that hospitality workers truly become unsung heroes.

Big family bookings for boxing day meals, hectic and elaborate dinner services on New Year’s Eve, drunken company parties. These are the hurdles that you jump over with ease every time the holidays roll around. Not to mention being unable to spend time with your own family and friends. 

You are the reason the holidays are a special time for so many and your hard work and sacrifice does not go unnoticed.

So, as we come to the end of 2022, the Hosco advice page team wanted to write something a little more special, inspired by you! 

Ode to Hospitality Workers

Cheers to the folks who make our stays

Full of sunshine on rainy days

You train the rookies and run the show

And always give them space to grow

You make the beds and handle brooms

To tidy up and clean the rooms

You chop the veg and cook the fish

And put your soul in every dish

You dress the part and wear a smile

To serve your guests with grace and style

You mix the drinks and pour the beers

That help us all combat our fears

And when you’re done you go back home

To ease your mind and rest your bones

So cheers to you who make our stays

Full of sunshine on rainy days!

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It’s a humble offering, but we hope you take this poem as a small token of gratitude from us here at Hosco. Thank you for all of your hard work–we’ll see you out in the kitchens, lobbies, and dining rooms in 2023!