Barcelona bar toasts experience by hiring waiters aged over 50

Entrepanes Díaz seeks to hire waiters with experience who see service as a profession, bucking local trends for low pay and young staff

“After four and half years without work it was unbelievable. Totally unexpected, when you’re over 50, to get a glimpse of a little bit of light. No one wants people who are 53 years old,” say Rafael, immaculate in waistcoat and bow tie, behind the bar of Entrepanes Díaz in Barcelona.

Rafael’s glimpse of light came when a friend told him that a new bar was opening and that the owner was looking for staff who were over 50.