Domino’s reported an 18.7% jump in first-quarter sales in April
Domino’s pizza (LON:DOM) confirmed on Tuesday that it would hire 5,000 staff, including pizza chefs and delivery drivers, in an effort to boost its sites as demand is picking up across the UK.
While much of the food a drinks industry was forced to let people go, Domino’s provided employment throughout the pandemic.
“We were able to play a part by offering people the opportunity to continue working and earning when times were tough. But as people start to reunite, customer demand is showing no signs of slowing,” operations director Nicola Frampton said.
The pizza company reported a 18.7% rise in Q1 sales as successive lockdowns raised demand for home delivery orders.
The pandemic in general created a jump in demand for takeaway food as people sought comfort while confined to their homes.
Domino’s latest round of hiring comes as hospitality companies across the world struggle to find staff to fill thousands of vacancies.
UK Hospitality has said there was a shortage of approximately 188,000 workers, while uncertainty remains over the strength of the industry being cited as the main cause.
Britain began easing restrictions for outdoor dining in April and allowed full operations at cafes and restaurants by mid-May – all as a part of an ongoing roadmap out of lockdowns.
The Domino’s London share price is up by 0.82% on Tuesday during the morning session.
