Domino's Pizza is hiring 5,000 cooks and delivery drivers, as staff who joined during the pandemic head back to former roles. The fast-food chain said it had recruited thousands of workers in the last year to keep up with demand. Recruits included event managers, taxi drivers and hairdressers, unable to carry out their work due to lockdowns. However, as Covid restrictions have eased, many employees are returning to their old jobs. It comes days after reports that hospitality venues are now struggling to fill thousands of vacancies. Domino's operations director Nicola Frampton said the group was "overwhelmed" by the response of applicants last year. In March 2020, the chain created 6,000 additional roles due to an increased need for delivery drivers during the first Covid lockdown. Uncertainty over the future stability of the industry and Brexit were cited as being the main reasons for the shortage. Many staff have been laid off over last 14 months, as venues struggled to survive through lockdowns, despite various government support schemes.
