Women represent 58% of the hospitality workforce in the UK but only around 15% are Chefs. Why is that? What is stopping women progressing in this amazing industry? How do we encourage this? What can we all do to #breakthebias ?  Today is International Women's Day. Lets celebrate and champion the wins (no matter how small or big) women make everyday. Let's talk about what we CAN do, how we WILL change to make sure that women BECOME all that they are meant to be. Love Lafont xx

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