Pioneering work life balance initiatives such as decreasing the working week without decreasing pay and paying overtime for every hour worked or time in lieu have helped a Largs based restaurant gain strong staff satisfaction.

For the fourth consecutive year, one of Scotland’s largest hospitality groups - Buzzworks Holdings - has been named in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for in the UK.

Buzzworks operates Scotts restaurant at Largs Yacht Haven.

The accolade recognises Buzzworks as not only one of the best places to work within the Scottish hospitality industry, but one of the best companies to work for in the UK across all sectors.

Positioned number 73 on the 2019 list, Buzzworks has featured as the top Scottish hospitality company while being the eleventh best hospitality company across the UK as a whole.

Kenny Blair, Buzzworks Holdings MD, said: “Our staff are what define us and are integral in creating the foundations of a long term, successful hospitality business. That’s why we invest so highly in employee training and wellbeing.

“Our philosophy is simple, if we look after our staff then they will look after our customers."