
Your Resort and Hotel Staff Uniform Questions: Answered
An Exclusive Q&A With Anne Von Dyl from Chef Works
Does a new year mean new looks for your properties? If updating resort and hotel staff uniforms is your new year’s resolution, you may want to consider Foodbuy’s Chef Works program. Our team sat down with Anne Von Dyl, Senior Director of National Accounts at Chef Works, to discuss trends and best practices in this category.
Q: As we close out 2024, what type of trends are you seeing in hospitality uniforms for 2025?

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The trends we are seeing in resort and hotel staff uniforms include tailored silhouettes, polished yet bold styles, and sustainable, breathable fabrics.
We are also seeing colors normally seen more common in retail like rich jewel tones and deep pastels.
A focus for 2025 is mix and match aprons. Aprons are a fun and uncomplicated way to differentiate between roles, match seasonal and event themes or refresh a program.
What we’re seeing on the horizon is how versatile a uniform needs to be to accommodate the different roles an associate may be asked to fill. And, to have a look and feel that reflects current retail trends and silhouettes.
Q: How is Chef Works staying ahead of trends and innovation?
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At Chef Works, we pride ourselves on being product innovators. We were early to introduce women’s options for chef coats, shirts, and pants in our lines. Over a decade ago, we trademarked the term “Cool Vent” for our moisture wicking fabric. And in 2020, we launched our first sustainable collection. We strive to stay at the forefront of industry changes and client needs.
Q: What are some of the challenges hospitality operators face when sourcing uniforms?
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One of the key difficulties for operators when sourcing uniforms is having to maintain contracts from multiple suppliers. It is a challenge to manage and leverage spend and usage when terms could vary from supplier to supplier. Sometimes it’s difficult to keep track of who you are sourcing what from which can make it difficult to maintain a consistent look at a property – let alone multiple locations.
Q: What strategies can operators use to combat these difficulties?
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We recommend sourcing resort and hotel staff uniforms through the Foodbuy Chef Works program. We are a full-service provider with a catalog of products that can help differentiate between departments while maintaining a cohesive look. From the back-of-house to catering, concierge to valet, retail to environmental services, we can create looks that dress your team beyond the kitchen.
There is also a dedicated team at Chef Works who can help manage your programs, review financials and ensure you have the right items in stock for you whenever you need them.
Our efficient ordering fulfillment process includes doing all our logo and embroidery in-house and our standard turnaround time is five to seven business days.
Regardless of the size of your property and team, whether you’re a part of a national brand or a single location, we can provide a solution that works best for you and your budget.
Speak with your Foodbuy Hospitality Account Manager today to sign up for the Foodbuy Chef Works program.