A fence that goes beyond numbers
In full boom in reservations and with many requests to dine out in the night of December 24the restaurant Templelocated in Alicante and recognized among the largest in the countrydecided don’t open your doors on Christmas Eve. According to what its owner said SPANISHthe measure meets the intention of “offer a healthy balance” to staff, allowing them to benefit consecutively three and a half days of rest.
He premises manager explains that, even if the hospitality be an industry with high pressures And festive expectationsTHE health and the well-being of workers They must also be a long-term strategic prioritynot just a question of morality.
How the decision affects the Christmas calendar
He closure includes of the previous Sunday evening until Thursday 25allowing the team to carry out purchasescelebrate with your family or simply rest before resuming activity during the traditional Christmas lunch he December 25. This day, often even busier than Christmas Eve dinner in many restaurants this is already the case all reservations are closed for weeks now.
Growing trend in the sector
THE Temple decision This doesn’t happen in a vacuum. According to recent datamany restaurants record a significant increase in Christmas bookings For meals away from homeeven months before the dateswhich reflects the evolution of social and gastronomic habits in Spain.
However, close on a key date like Christmas Eve is always unusualwhich led to different reactions inside the local and national hospitality community.
Reactions and debates between professionals
Some colleagues consider this gesture as a risky bet which could affect the billing. Others celebrate the measure as a example of responsible management which responds to a historical issues in the hospitality industry: THE difficulty balancing work and personal lifeespecially in designated dates.
Balance between service and well-being
The owner of Temple rejects the idea that open at all costs be synonymous with success. For him, give priority stability And satisfaction of your team is also part of a a solid business strategy. In this perspective, improving the working conditions can be translated into reduction in staff turnover, greater commitment and a a more efficient and sustainable service in time.
Beyond the anecdote: sectoral implications
This case in Alicante highlights a persistent tension in the hotel sector: how to balance high demand on key dates with work practices who respect the quality of life of staff. In a context where customers are increasingly looking for experiences away from homeeven in days traditionally reserved at homethe industry faces the challenge of innovate in their economic models without sacrifice your staff.
An example for the future
Although the decision generated debatesalso poses deep questions about the business priorities in a sector that has always been faced with long days And bad conciliation. The movement of Temple could score one reference for other establishments that value well-being of your teams as an integral part of your long-term success.
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