Foodlover–Maredo Digitizes HR – Up to 40% More Time for the Team

More Time for People – How the Foodlover Group Strategically Advanced Its HR Processes

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, efficiency isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Especially for a company managing multiple brands and teams across regions, every hour must be used wisely – for guests, for quality, and for the team.
The Foodlover Group recognized early on that modern tools could help optimize HR processes.
Their decision to implement Nesto was a deliberate step toward the future – and it has paid off.

Efficiently Coordinating Complex Daily Operations

As the company expanded its brand portfolio – from Maredo to Bentobox and Braubrüder – the need to standardize and simplify internal processes became increasingly clear.
Existing systems like chip terminals, Excel-based shift plans, and manual leave requests were functional but increasingly reached their limits in terms of transparency, traceability, and speed.

“Our processes were generally well-structured, but we often lacked a quick overview – especially when last-minute changes came up,” explains Anne Orth, who is responsible for HR processes at the Foodlover Group.

“We knew there was room for improvement – both for us and our employees.”

A Strong Partner for Modern, Digital HR Processes

With Nesto, the Foodlover Group introduced a centralized, cloud-based solution that complemented existing strengths while unlocking new potential.
Scheduling, time tracking, and leave management were fully digitized – easily accessible to employees through an app and always up to date.

“Payroll has become much, much easier for me because everything is in one place,” says Anne Orth.
“And employees can immediately see if they forgot to clock in or how much vacation time they have left.”

The implementation was professionally supported from the beginning – including training sessions and tailored onboarding support.

“Especially those colleagues who had worked with Excel for a long time needed a bit of time. But we supported them throughout – and now no one wants to go back.”

Tangible Relief, Greater Clarity, and Stronger Teams

The results speak for themselves: the HR team was able to automate many repetitive tasks, communication improved significantly – and employee satisfaction increased.

“I’d say we’re at least 30–40% faster now. In the past, everything had to be scanned and stored somewhere – today everything is digital. No more lost paperwork.”

And the impact is also felt emotionally:

“In the past, we’d often get questions like ‘My vacation is missing’ or ‘Is my time correct?’ – that hardly ever happens anymore.
It’s just a great feeling to focus more on people and less on paperwork.”

Ready to Take Your HR Work to the Next Level?

The Foodlover Group demonstrates what modern HR can look like in the hospitality industry: efficient, transparent, and truly valuable for everyone involved.

“Nesto has become an essential part of our operations,” Anne Orth concludes.
“No one wants to write schedules by hand or dig through outdated Excel files anymore.”

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