Surgeons Quarter to employ up to 70 new staff amid events rebound

Hospitality venue Surgeons Quarter has reported that 2022 is projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, and looks to expand its headcount by 70 positions.

In a positive sign for Edinburgh’s “crucial” hospitality and business tourism sectors, the firm said it has experienced demand for in-person meetings and events well ahead of pre-pandemic levels.

Additionally, the organisation which manages a “vast mix” of historic and purpose-built RCSEd venues, as well as Ten Hill Place Hotel, Café 1505 and Surgeons Quarter Travel – has also said it has seen events and conferences that postponed due to the pandemic rebook their events for 2022 as well as a “high level” of new enquiries.

As a result, Surgeons Quarter is set to increase its headcount by 70% during April, May and June.

Scott Mitchell, managing director of Surgeons Quarter, said: “It’s a pleasure to be in a position to expand our hospitality teams again and add vital jobs to help us service the increasing levels of business we’re bringing in.

“It’s important that we get the recovery right – hospitality and the business tourism economy are integral to the city’s overall prosperity. We can see first-hand the direct effect it has on employment.”

He added: “In addition to our busy events calendar, Ten Hill Place Hotel is seeing encouraging occupancy levels predicted to exceed the pre pandemic levels.

“To further boost our activities in 2022, we are actively planning for the full return of the Festival Fringe for which we are one of the largest operators – and at the end of the year, we are looking forward to a busy festive period of celebration, which we have all missed in the past 18 months.”