…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
Hotel chain Ruby Hotels is taking a fun and innovative approach to its latest recruitment drive by offering free tattoos and tequila shots to job seekers.
The company has teamed up with the famous Velvet Underground Tattoo studio to hire staff for a range of positions, including bartenders, managers and more.
It is looking to hire creative individuals with personality to work at its latest venue in Notting Hill.
Ruby Hotels is known for its streamlined systems and innovative employment programs that challenge the traditional hospitality industry norms.
Tats and Tequila recruitment event
The Munich-based hotel brand has a reputation for allowing its staff to express their personalities and individuality, including sporting tattoos.
The “Tats and Tequila” recruitment event will be held at Ruby Lucy, Lower Marsh, SE1 7RA on Friday April 21 between 2pm and 7pm.
Job seekers will need to bring their CV and be prepared to show off their personality.
Free tattoos
The top 10 candidates will be given a free tattoo by Velvet Underground, but they will not be allowed to consume alcohol beforehand as this can affect healing.
Anyone applying for one of the positions on offer does not need to get a tattoo to be considered for the role.
All positions will involve working 35 hours a week, and a range of roles are available, including assistant housekeeper, bartender, head of service, assistant hotel manager, hotel technician, supervisor, waiter and host.
Non-traditional hotel
Ruby Hotels prides itself on shaking up the travel industry with modern employment programmes and aims to remove the perception that hospitality is formal and requires a bad work-life balance.
The hotel brand believes in recruiting individuals with great personalities and creative souls.
The hotel industry is notorious for its high turnover rate, and Ruby Hotels’ innovative recruitment approach may be a step towards standing out in the crowded marketplace.
The approach of offering free tattoos and tequila shots to potential employees also shows that Ruby Hotels is a non-traditional hotel brand that is not afraid to be different.