What is the significance of the uniforms in hotels, or, for that matter, in any profession? When the work, whether physical or mental is going to be done by hands or by the brain, it can, really speaking, be done in any attire in which one finds himself comfortable, so what is the need to wear clothing of a particular design? Will it help in producing better results?
In hotels, a chef wears a uniform and prepares food, which is an action also performed by a wayside Halwai clad in dhoti-kurta, in a T-shirt or even in his vest. Both are performing the same results so how does the uniform help?
Uniforms are great binding agents in the educational, professional or in any other field. They promote a sense of team building and a sense of belonging. Uniforms identify teams from a distance and it is automatic that one assumes an attitude of respect towards people who are clad in uniforms. While at work, a soldier is identified by his uniform and when he removes it, he is looked upon as any general citizen. It is the uniform that gives him the fighting spirit and arouses in him the will to conquer over enemies.
What do the hotel employees’ uniforms mean? People in the hospitality sector
get to be identified by their uniforms since the days of the so-called Inn-keepers. Uniforms are a mark of quality in the industry and have a deep-rooted history. All hotel employees are dressed to look nice, feel good and to be confident, because it is the self-confidence that allows hotel employees to make all visitor interactions memorable.
Most industries, including retail, hotels, and aviation, now require their employees to wear uniforms as they provide a brand with both functionality and recognition. Employees feel trusted and develop a sense of respect towards the organisation.
But where did it all begin, and what were the original uniforms like around the world?
Chefs’ hats initially appeared in the early 1900s. The chef’s outfit demonstrates how colour can serve as a status signal while being functional. White isn’t the most obvious choice, but it’s good at reflecting heat, and some chefs say it’s the ideal colour for hiding stains. Soon after, the uniforms for the hotel’s other departments arrived. The invention of the uniform for each employee working at a different level in each area can be attributed to need.
Since the outset, uniforms have been a component of the hotel sector. The hotel’s identity is the uniform that its employees wear during their working hours. It makes it simple for guests to recognise the hotel.
“Uniforms convey confidence in a work atmosphere,” according to hospitality professionals. They clearly express the brand’s values, as well as the environment in which colleagues and customers work. A pristine looking lady and gentleman will greet you on the executive floor of the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, their uniform clearly reflecting the upmarket, proactive, and smooth customer service they are intended to give to a business traveller. Uniform gives them a sense of belonging at the hotel. Uniforms also help to bring all of a hotel’s personnel together as one huge cohesive team, despite their diverse ethnic backgrounds.”
“Uniforms convey confidence in a work atmosphere,” according to hospitality professionals. They clearly express the brand’s values, as well as the environment in which colleagues and customers work. A pristine looking lady and gentleman will greet you on the executive floor of the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, their uniform clearly reflecting the upmarket, proactive, and smooth customer service they are intended to give to a business traveller. Uniform gives them a sense of belonging at the hotel. Uniforms also help to bring all of a hotel’s personnel together as one huge cohesive team, despite their diverse ethnic backgrounds.” Once that is taken care of, then it is very important to understand what kind of natural conditions would the associate wearing the uniform be in for e.g.: fabric chosen for the door keeper at the main porch of the hotel would be different from the one that would be chosen for a front desk associate at the reception
Here are the top five reasons why uniforms are so important in the hospitality industry:
- Look Good – Feel Good
- Exude confidence in your brand
- A feeling of equality
- A Cohesive team
- Helps Customer identify staff
