Isabelle Schlesser (director of Adem) and the minister of labour, Georges Engel, were present at the event, held on 27 February 2023. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne

Isabelle Schlesser (director of Adem) and the minister of labour, Georges Engel, were present at the event, held on 27 February 2023. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne

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Isabelle Schlesser (director of Adem) and the minister of labour, Georges Engel, were present at the event, held on 27 February 2023. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne
The candidates were able to talk to the recruiters in a less formal setting than a job interview. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne
For the candidates present, Jobday is an opportunity to meet as many recruiters as possible in a short time. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne
For recruiters too, Jobday is a real opportunity to meet potential candidates and to talk to them directly. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne
In total, just over 1,000 people attended, not all of whom were jobseekers registered with Adem. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne
1,000 candidates and 40 recruiters attended the morning event, 27 February 2023. Photo: Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne

On Monday 27 February, Adem and the European network Eures organised a so-called Jobday devoted exclusively to jobs in the hotel and catering sector. More than 1,000 candidates came to meet recruiters from 40 companies present for the occasion.

The national employment agency Adem and the European employment services network Eures on Monday 27 February organised a Jobday dedicated to the hospitality sector. At the Parc Hôtel Alvisse in Dommeldange, recruiters were able to exchange and collect applications from more than 1,000 candidates. Among them were job seekers registered with Adem, but also non-registered candidates from all over the greater region.

The event enabled the candidates to discover the most sought-after jobs in this sector: assistant cook, commis, dishwasher, head waiter, etc. All these jobs and positions are difficult to fill, as the hotel and catering industry is facing an increased lack of personnel. The event was an opportunity for jobseekers to meet recruiters face to face and learn about the sector but also for recruiters, who are constantly looking for qualified profiles.

10% of recruitment of unemployed people in the hotel and catering industry

The minister of labour, employment and social economy (LSAP) welcomed this initiative. “Organising numerous sectoral jobdays as Adem does gives thousands of job seekers the opportunity to meet and exchange directly with recruiters: an effective recruitment formula to support companies in their labour needs,” he said.

According to the latest sector study by Adem, the hotel and catering industry recruits an average of 10% of the unemployed at national level. The sector has about 3,000 companies and employs about 20,000 people in Luxembourg. Furthermore, the horesca federation will hold its annual general meeting on 27 March.

This article was first published in French on and translated for Delano. 

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