It is no easy task running a restaurant or bar and knowing that your staff have the required workwear clothing, including an apron is one less thing to have on your plate (sorry, couldn’t help it!). There are numerous styles, colours and designs to select from, and each style can suit a different purpose. Looking at what is available on the website will give you a plethora of options so your entire staff is ready for that busy service. But what factors affect your final choice, the type of uniform the staff will wear and will it look right? The split of staff between front and back of house, will they need the same style of apron, something different, or none at all? It is a case of sitting down and working each step out.

When you dine out these days, it is clear to see that the apron isn’t just meant for kitchen staff, and that it has become almost standard to be worn as part of the overall uniform of the staff. The apron adds several benefits. Obviously it acts as a protection from food stains. A large majority of the aprons are equipped with pockets so that staff members can hold towels, cutlery, notepads, and change for customers, whatever they might need to carry to improve service for the customer. In what is a fast moving working environment it acts as a protective and practical additional layer to the uniform, and allows your staff to be increasingly efficient in their service to customers and each other acting as a member of a team.

Aprons are basically split into two types, the bib and the waist apron. There are variations within each group which need to be considered depending on the look and nature of the job you are looking at. The most obvious difference is that the bib apron covers the torso as well as below the waist. Both types have distinct advantages over the over and it normally comes down to individual taste and what works best for your business. Waist aprons are normally better for front of house staff as they can be less obvious in comparison to the rest of your uniform and have the easy access pockets for storage. Bib aprons are normally better suited for back of house staff in the kitchen itself.

Here at Brookes we have an extensive range for you to choose from, and all have the option of adding your company logo or branding using our excellent in-house service. So whatever apron you require to add to your workwear clothing uniform we can deliver a high quality garment that is just right.