Taking place on Sunday 23^rd June 2013, this will be a day to celebrate the excellence, dedication, hard work and discipline of all 2.5 million working in the hospitality industry in the UK, and inspire people about the range of dynamic and vibrant careers in the industry.

Events already organised include a ‘skills session’ in the Ballroom at Gleneagles in Scotland and a waiters’ race in London’s Brunswick Square. 

Fred Sirieix, general manager, Galvin at Windows, London Hilton on Park Lane, said: “The idea behind National Waiters Day is to bring a spotlight to the hospitality Industry and showcase what a great range of exciting careers the industry has to offer…we’ll also be having a lot of fun in the process.”

The National Waiters Day initiative is being supported and co-ordinated by the Springboard Charity.

Anne Pierce, CEO of Springboard said: “We are delighted to be part of this fantastic National Waiters Day initiative to promote the waiting profession and hospitality industry as an great career choice and celebrate the success of waiters. The proceeds raised from the initiative will go towards enabling Springboard to develop and run an exciting programme for schools to encourage young people considering a career in front of house.”