The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.09 - Other information technology and computer service activities
120 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
17 July 2019
Employment effect (start)
17 July 2019
Foreseen end date
Description
The American restaurant management platform company Toast is hiring 120 people in Dublin, as part of an expansion of its global services. The new positions cover software engineering, data analytics, product design and software development. Toast already employs 40 people in Dublin. The platform technology company established its Ireland base in 2017; the company was formed in the USA in 2013. The company provides tech services that combines restaurant point of sale, front of house, back of house and guest-facing technology. The new jobs measure is supported by IDA Ireland.
Eurofound (2019), Toast, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 98182, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/98182.
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