FoodCA

Skip the Dishes Layoffs

August 2024

Skip the Dishes announced a layoff affecting 800 employees in August 2024. The company operates in the Food sector.

People Affected

800

Announced Date

Aug 20, 2024

About

Skip the Dishes, along with its parent company Just Eat Takeaway.com, is laying off approximately 800 employees in Canada. This includes about 100 workers directly from Skip the Dishes and around 700 operations staff from the parent company. Announced by CEO Paul Burns on August 20, 2024, the decision is part of a restructuring effort aimed at ensuring the right resources and organizational structure for sustainable growth in the competitive food delivery industry. The layoffs reflect ongoing challenges as the sector adjusts post-pandemic, with companies streamlining operations to focus on efficiency and long-term viability.