The Burnt Chef Project launches global Wistleblowing Service
The Servic has been developed to provide a trusted avenue for employees to raise issues within the workplace through a safe, third-party channel
The Burnt Chef Project’s newly launched Whistleblowing Service is a global initiative designed to support businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors.
Following the commencement of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the Whistleblowing Service has been developed to provide a trusted avenue for employees to raise issues within the workplace through a safe, third-party channel. This service is the latest addition to the not-for-profit organisation and brings another important dimension of support available to the hospitality industry.
Kris Hall, founder and CEO of The Burnt Chef Project, highlights the importance of this new service. He says: “Whistleblowing in the hospitality ad catering sectors is a crucial mechanism for safeguarding ethical practices, protecting employees, and building the sectors’ reputations. Being able to offer this first of its kind Whistleblowing Service as a global initiative is a proud moment for us at The Burnt Chef Project, as we continue to advocate for healthier, more transparent workplace cultures.
“By allowing businesses the opportunity to provide this service for their staff, it will help to build trust and alleviate the pressures and anxieties that raising concerns can cause. We hope that collaborating with experienced staff to resolve situations in a professionally designed system, becomes an integral part of ensuring staff mental health, wellbeing and comfort during their time at work.”
The Whistleblowing Service is crafted to help transform a dynamic where, in the high-pressure environment of the commercial kitchen, employees often struggle to voice concerns. With this new service, organisations can provide their teams with the name of a mutual third party who will gather and collate information before reporting back to The Burnt Chef Project’s partner, Wellbeing CIC, who will then collaborate with the client to help remedy the issues raised.
For both businesses and employees, the Whistleblowing Service aims to build trust and transparency whilst also helping to create a positive company culture and reduce staff turnover. Early resolution of issues raised will, in turn, improve employee engagement and boost team performance, thus keeping the workplace a safe, trusted and enjoyable place to be.
Trained specialists will manage each confidential concern with discretion and expertise, allowing the employee full anonymity as well as access to 24/7 support. Each report will be handled with sensitivity and professionalism and offer recommendations and advice, while combining support with a resolve suitable for each individual and business.
Kris Hall, founder and CEO of The Burnt Chef Project, highlights the importance of this new service. He says: “Whistleblowing in the hospitality ad catering sectors is a crucial mechanism for safeguarding ethical practices, protecting employees, and building the sectors’ reputations. Being able to offer this first of its kind Whistleblowing Service as a global initiative is a proud moment for us at The Burnt Chef Project, as we continue to advocate for healthier, more transparent workplace cultures.
“By allowing businesses the opportunity to provide this service for their staff, it will help to build trust and alleviate the pressures and anxieties that raising concerns can cause. We hope that working with experienced staff to resolve situations in a professionally designed system, becomes an integral part of ensuring staff mental health, wellbeing and comfort during their time at work.”
Available to businesses of every size, the Whistleblowing Service is available as a yearly subscription. Simply contact The Burnt Chef Project through the website (https://www.theburntchefproject.com/whistleblowing-service), where a member of the team will guide organisations through the process of incorporating this service into their businesses.
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