Compass Group

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Belgium
Region
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest; Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest; Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad
Location of affected unit(s)
Brussels
Sector
Accommodation / Food
56 - Food and beverage service activities
56.2 - Event catering, contract catering service activities and other food service activities
56.2 - Event catering, contract catering service activities and other food service activities
550 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
4 June 2020
Employment effect (start)
4 June 2020
Foreseen end date

Description

Compass Group, a multinational food service company (the largest in the world), has announced restructuring measures for its division in Belgium. In total approximately 550 jobs are at risk. The company management states that because of the current COVID-19 crisis, the company has suffered significant losses and needs to restructure. The company is specialized in the catering provision for company and school restaurants, the care sector as well as (sporting) events. A lot of their customer base has been shut or locked down as a result of the crisis. The local trade union representation is very critical of the way the company management is dealing with the difficulties the company is currently in.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2020), Compass Group, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 100812, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/100812.