Nando’s employee of three years is left speechless after maternity leave
A mum-to-be has revealed the surprising gift she received from her colleagues at Nandos.
El had only been on maternity leave for a week when she went into labor at home and was speechless.
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The young woman, who bears the name of @ellpatoon on TikTok, made a video of herself unwrapping the gift and it has since gone viral with over 10.4 million views.
El has been working at Nando’s for three years and the company celebrated her birth by sending her the “cutest” baby shower gift.
When El opened the box, he saw that they had carefully selected baby clothes with the Nando brand.
First she picked up some milestone cards, which featured Nando’s just like their menus.
She then pulled out a babygrow, along with a matching hat that had the words ‘powered by peri-peri’ printed on the fabric.
Finally, El grabbed a pair of green baby socks, with the words ‘Happy fee since ’87’ and ‘Nando’s’ on the soles.
The video received over 4,680 comments and many people were very positive about Nando’s.
One fan enthusiastically commented: “Okay nandos should be commended, I’ve never heard of a workplace that cared about this let alone this omgggg so cute thing.”
Another added: “Nandos passed the vibe test.”
A third wrote: “Stop, oh my God. Congratulations.”
A fourth said: “This is employee appreciation!”
‘Powered by peri-peri’
Someone else quickly added: “Well done Nando’s, this is brilliant!
“Whoever came up with this idea deserves a pay rise!! Huge appreciation… this is what the UK needs!”
Others were interested in how Nando’s looks after its employees when they go on maternity leave.
Someone asked: “How many months of fully paid maternity leave do you get at Nando’s?”
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Someone said, “I work in fast food, I get nine months, I don’t know how that’s going to work out.”
Another added: “No company I have ever worked for has ever paid the statutory wage costs.
“Always a full salary, it saddens me that some companies still do that.”
Why is everyone so obsessed with Nando’s?
Nando’s has indeed built up a significant fan base and cultural presence, particularly in countries like the UK. Here we reveal a few reasons why…
Unique and tasty food
Nando’s is known for its peri-peri chicken, which is marinated for 24 hours and then grilled to perfection.
The peri-peri sauce has a distinctive and spicy flavor that sets it apart from other fast-casual eateries.
Create your own experience
Customers can tailor their meals to their spice tolerance and taste preferences with Nando’s range of heat levels, from mild to extra hot. This level of customisation makes it appealing to a wide audience.
Consistent quality
Nando’s has a reputation for maintaining high standards across its global locations. The consistency in the quality of food and service helps build a loyal customer base.
Informal yet trendy ambiance
The restaurant offers a relaxed dining environment that is both informal and stylish, and is a popular choice for a variety of occasions, from family dinners to social outings with friends.
Healthier options
Compared to other fast food chains, Nando’s offers relatively healthier options, with a focus on grilled chicken and various side dishes, including salads and vegetables.
