LEGACY
PROFILE
component of this , and then goes on to provide numerous examples of how GBK is a fun place to work .
“ I can give any number of examples ,” he says . “ Every restaurant has what we call a fun fund built into its P & L , and every quarter we will give them money to help take their teams out . We have family days and Christmas parties for all employees , whether they work one hour a year or a thousand .”
If an employee completes five years of service , GBK will pay for a two week sabbatical , and four weeks for when a decade milestone is reached . “ You may think this is quite an expensive cost ,” Murdoch continues , “ but in reality the benefits this brings for morale and staff loyalty offsets this .”
That GBK pays above minimum wage and offers an array of leadership courses and pathways to progression provides further evidence of the company walking the walk . Recruits at new restaurants are also treated to a special ‘ grill warming ’ prior to public opening .
LEGACY
Ultimately , the longevity of GBK in both the UK and internationally is down to a combination of the work of dedicated personnel and a continuing
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