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Paris – A coffee, a croissant, and a glass of water. Around 300 Parisian servers competed in the famous Cafe Race through the streets of Paris on Sunday, March 24th. The goal: to navigate a two-kilometer loop from the City Hall as quickly as possible without spilling their tray.
This legendary race originated in the early 20th century to challenge cafe waiters, as you can see in our video at the top of the article. Over time, the event has evolved to include women in the competition in the 1970s.
“It’s a historic and traditional race that hadn’t taken place since 2011,” explains Nicolas Bonnet-Oulaldj in a video published by Eau de Paris, co-organizer of the event. “The city of Paris wanted to revive this race in the year of the Olympic Games to showcase the expertise, professions, and excellence of service,” details the deputy mayor of Paris in charge of commerce.
Valorizing the Profession
Many spectators lined the Marais neighborhood to cheer on the participants throughout the race. For professionals in the industry, it’s also an opportunity to showcase their profession.
Restaurateurs are facing a shortage of labor while the sector will be in high demand during the Olympic Games. Alongside security, hospitality, and transportation, the restaurant industry is among those with thousands of job openings four months before the Olympics.
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