Introduction:
The Mauritius Hospitality Industry is one of the vital pillars of their Economy contributing around 14% of the annual GDP annually. People belonging to different cultures are settled in Mauritius which makes the job market diverse. It is a land of mixed cultures with a major influence from Africa, Europe, and India. The heritage is seen to be reflected in the cuisines, hospitality, tourism and festivals. The Hospitality market is saturated by the Indians, Bangladeshi, Nepalis and the local people. These individuals came to settle in Mauritius in search of a rewarding job in the hospitality sector. The Mauritius Hospitality Industry faced many disasters, out of them the one with the biggest damage was COVID-19. During COVID-19, years 2020 and 2021, 10,000 workers lost their jobs. Due to the damage caused to the economy, most of them refused to come back after COVID-19 was completely ended.
The Upscale Traineeship Program:
SkilTrak has launched an Upscale Traineeship Program for the hospitality sector in Mauritius. This program enables you to work in Australia’s Hospitality Industry and allows you to upscale your career in the field of Hospitality. The program specifically targets individuals from hospitality or commercial cookery with at least any minimum qualification in their field. The work experience required for the upscale traineeship program is a minimum of 1 year in the relevant field of hospitality. You are entitled to work full-time in the Australian Hospitality industry with guaranteed job security from our end. Furthermore, we will discuss the problems faced by hospitality workers in Mauritius and how we can eliminate those through the upscale traineeship program.
Challenges and Pain Points Faced By The Hospitality Workers In Mauritius:
Economic Inequality and Exploitation of Hospitality Workers:
A major challenge in Mauritius is the exploitation of tourism workers and economic inequality. The tourism and hospitality industry is the major employer in Mauritius. We have come across a lot of issues, where tourism and hospitality workers have a lot to say. Their major concerns are exploitation and unfair treatment, many workers in this sector feel exploited and underpaid. Despite the island's beauty and thriving tourism industry, many workers in this sector struggle to make ends meet. They struggle to find employment that pays well. They complain of having longer working hours, in difficult conditions and are not given the benefits that they are entitled to. This has led to protests and strikes by workers over the years, potentially a source of social unrest and crime, highlighting the need for better labour practices and fair compensation.
The Solution We Have:
We all know that the Mauritius Hospitality market is struggling and they are unable to pay their workers well. Most of the hospitality workers have left their jobs due to this unjust situation. We at SkilTrak are providing Hospitality and Commercial cookery workers a chance to come and work in Australia. This opportunity can help them tackle the economic instability they face in Mauritius. Australia’s Hospitality industry is rapidly growing and has a lot to offer to overseas workers. Due to extensive growth, the market is not saturated like it is seen in Mauritius and can give massive chances of career excellence. Mainly this program focuses on the career upscaling of the candidate. Just like Mauritius, the Australian Hospitality industry is quite diverse. We have cultures from all over the world, so it serves a great chance to learn and experience vibrant cultural cuisines and hospitality globally.
The Shortage of Labour Force:
There are many articles on Google emphasising that the biggest challenge in the Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector is the shortage of labour force. As mentioned above post covid-19 many workers refused to re-join the industry because of the low wages and increased inflation. This has caused a lot of exploitation towards existing workers making their jobs hard. The jobs are hard and require odd hours to complete. The Mauritius Hospitality industry isn't known for its high salaries. Cruise ships are recruiting the best Mauritian talent. So the workers with minimum qualifications or fewer skills are left with no option.
The Solutions We Have:
The Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Australia is the major sector that is involved in generating a vast number of employment in the country. Even workers from overseas are coming and joining the industry rapidly. If you have the right skill set and you hold any qualification relevant to commercial cookery or hospitality, there is a great chance of success in this field while working in Australia. We work on your requirements, needs, and preferences, placing you in the right fit. There would be designated working hours that you will be working with the industry. Additionally, you will also be involved in the upscaling of your skills. Working in any Hospitality Industry in Australia assures you a handsome salary package with a guaranteed career uplift.
How People Lost Their Love For Hospitality:
Hospitality is a passion profession. But there are many articles available on the internet telling us why many locals and overseas workers in Mauritius lost their love for this profession. And the answer is harsh working conditions. But that’s not the case with Hospitality in Australia. Hospitality is growing and excelling rapidly here, giving the employees full freedom and ease with the working conditions. No staff is overburdened, because for every specific task, there is a designated individual. The market is not saturated and there is a wide chance of employment in the coming years also.
Mauritius Basic Salary in Hospitality Vs Australia’s Basic Salary in Hospitality:
Mauritius is not known for making money, the basic salary offered there is very low. (15,000 MUR) or 324 USD. However, the basic salary offered to Hospitality workers in Australia is 6,030.88 USD.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the challenges faced by hospitality workers in Mauritius emphasise the urgent need for solutions to address economic inequality, exploitation, and labour shortages. SkilTrak's initiative offers a promising opportunity for workers to develop a career in Australia's flourishing hospitality industry, providing better wages, career advancement, and improved working conditions. While Mauritius struggles with low salaries and a saturated job market at the same time, Australia presents a beacon of hope with its diverse opportunities and higher pay scales. By building a connection between talent and demand, SkilTrak aims to radiate passion and restore faith and love towards the hospitality profession, offering a brighter future for workers worldwide.
