Food People, billed as the only end-to-end food sector recruitment firm in the Middle East, and the UAE Restaurants Group (UAERG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on fostering innovation, excellence and growth within the industry.
The partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of both organisations to drive transformative outcomes and elevate industry standards when it comes to talent.
The UAE Restaurants Group represents a broad spectrum of the UAE’s hospitality landscape.
The MoU outlines a framework for collaboration between Food People and UAERG, focusing on talent acquisition, industry education, and innovative initiatives to support the sector’s growth.
“This partnership is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional talent that will drive innovation and excellence within the food and beverage industry,” Greg Wright, Co-Founder of Food People, said.
“By leveraging our expertise from executive to mid-management recruitment, we are confident that together, we will create groundbreaking opportunities and elevate the standards of the industry,” he said.
Wright said their firm looks forward to a dynamic and prosperous collaboration that will benefit all members involved.
Luke Truin, Co-Founder of Food People, said the firm wants to help educate and inspire people to make the industry stronger through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Abdulla Al Mulla, Chairman of UAERG, said the partnership with Food People will elevate its members to new heights, providing them with the resources and support needed to excel in the competitive food and beverage industry.
“UAERG is eager for what’s to come,” he said.
Amit Nayak, Vice Chairman of UAERG, said talent is the pivotal factor that distinguishes successful concepts from the rest.
“By securing the right talent, we can drive numerous innovative concepts, benefiting our members significantly.
“We eagerly anticipate the substantial advantages this collaboration will bring and are proud to offer Food People a platform to further shape and influence the UAE food and beverage industry,” he said.
As the UAE continues to establish itself as a global hub for culinary excellence, the partnership between Food People and UAERG is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the industry forward.