Value chain risk analysis

Child labour in gastronomic services is common in many tourist destinations. Children work in restaurants, cafes, teashops, beach shacks etc. as waiters, kitchen helpers or cleaners.

In the case of restaurants, there's a fine line between social and professional interaction, paving the way for sexual harassment towards waitresses. 

Working conditions in restaurants can be demanding – they often include long working hours, overtime without appropriate compensation, inadequate rest days and a stressful and sometimes abusive working environment.

Restaurants may have negative impacts on communities if they primarily source imported food or products and do not employ local staff.

Lack of hygiene standards can lead to mostly health-related risks for customers.