Burnout, stress and working rights breaches make up majority of hospitality workers' experiences

One respondent said: '[Tips are] split among staff regardless of who takes it. Which really sucks if you’ve spent the whole time serving a table and making sure they have a great time, only for them to leave a large tip, which you receive a fraction of.' File picture: SkitterPhoto/Pexels

Breaches of employment rights, high levels of stress, burnout and poor workplace conditions dominate the hospitality sector in Ireland, according to recent findings. 

The research carried out by the University of Galway examined attitudes within the sector, working conditions, worker attraction, and factors contributing to turnover.