Restaurants Association of Ireland

Strengthening Ireland’s Hospitality Sector: How Work Permits Ireland Supports RAI Members

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Founded in 1970, the Restaurants Association of Ireland represents over 3,000 restaurants, cafés, gastropubs and catering businesses nationwide. In a sector facing ongoing staffing shortages, the RAI works to support members through advocacy, training and partnerships that strengthen long-term sustainability.

The Challenge

When Staffing Shortages Threaten Service and Growth

Ireland’s hospitality industry has been navigating an unprecedented staffing crisis, with restaurants, gastro pubs and catering businesses competing for a shrinking pool of qualified talent.

The challenge isn’t just finding skilled international candidates, it is also managing the complex and time-sensitive process of securing employment permits while keeping operations fully compliant with immigration law.

For many businesses, the stakes are high; without the right staff in place, service quality, customer satisfaction and long-term growth may be at risk.

The Solution

End-to-End Solutions for Hospitality Staffing Needs

This partnership has helped countless RAI members fill urgent staffing gaps, often in roles critical to daily operations. The result is a stronger, more resilient hospitality sector, one where businesses can meet demand, maintain service excellence and plan ahead with confidence.

In a competitive industry where timing is everything, Work Permits Ireland has proven to be not just a service provider but a strategic advantage.

The Result

The Strategic Advantage for Hospitality Employers

For years, the Restaurants Association of Ireland has turned to Work Permits Ireland as their trusted partner in tackling this challenge. Drawing on a rare blend of immigration expertise and hospitality insight, Work Permits Ireland delivers a seamless, end-to-end solution – identifying the right candidates abroad, navigating every stage of the permit process and ensuring full legal compliance.

Their approach is both precise and responsive, helping employers act quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy.

Work Permits Ireland have been a trusted partner of the Restaurants Association of Ireland for many years now and assist our members in the recruitment and immigration of international hospitality staff for their businesses across Ireland. Their efficiency, professionalism, and commitment to delivering timely results make them a valuable ally for hospitality employers seeking long-term staffing solutions through international recruitment.

-Adrian Cummins
Chief Executive Officer
Restaurants Association of Ireland

Industry

Hospitality & Food Service

About Restaurants Association of Ireland

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) represents over 3,000 members across restaurants, cafés, gastropubs and catering businesses nationwide. As the voice of Ireland’s hospitality industry, the RAI advocates for its members, provides training and resources and champions initiatives that support growth, quality and sustainability in the sector.

Website

https://www.rai.ie/

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