Scarf

Scarf is a not-for-profit social enterprise which transforms lives through hospitality. Since 2010, we’ve been running hands-on hospitality training, mentoring and paid work experience programs in Melbourne restaurants. We work closely with the community sector and the hospitality industry to make employment more equitable for young people facing barriers to work. Scarf trainees are keen, resilient young people seeking protection, and those from refugee and migrant backgrounds who have little or no work experience in Australia. We’ve partnered with over 100 generous hospitality businesses to transform hundreds of young lives. Scarf Dinners are a positive, supportive environment where participants thrive and gain real-world experience. Scarf graduates are part of a unique learning community and move on to jobs with new-found confidence, skills, knowledge and networks. Social Impact since 2010 -308 graduates -92% program retention rate -19,190 hours of hands-on training -10,390 hours of paid work experience -9,090 hours of wellbeing and job readiness support -265 Scarf Dinners and events in 38 partner restaurants -$264,950 in trainee wages* *Restaurant Industry Award wages paid directly to participants The above statistics are current at 01/07/23