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Domino's Pizza has issued a clarion call for young British staff amid fears that Brexit could starve the company of overseas workers.<br><br>The pizza delivery chain wants more team leadership training in the national curriculum to ensure it has a steady stream of home-grown [http://sportsrants.com/?s=managers managers] once Britain exits the European Union.<br><br>Domino's, which employs around 35,000 staff across 1,000 stores, said around 50% of its managers in metropolitan areas come from outside the UK.<br><br>A picture of Claire Sharp from Scotland who became a Domino´s manager at 19 (Domino´s/PA)<br><br>The move comes as the firm looks to roll out 600 more stores and create 21,000 jobs over the next few years.<br><br>Chief operating officer Simon Wallis said: "We have ambitious growth plans and believe Domino's is a fun place to work with clear progression opportunities for ambitious school leavers with potential.<br><br>"We'd like to see the national curriculum developing basic leadership skills, because our research revealed some concerning results with young people saying they're ambitious, but lack exposure to positive role models."<br><br>The British Hospitality Association said in April that the UK sector needed around 62,000 EU migrants every year if it is to maintain the status quo and drive growth.<br><br>Domino's is the latest firm to express concern over a potential Brexit skills gap, with Pret A Manger also looking to recruit more UK staff.<br><br>The sandwich chain revealed fears of a recruitment crisis in March because just one in 50 of its job applicants was British.<br><br>As part of its drive, Domino's is launching an online leadership programme - TeamSkills - in a bid to encourage more young British people to seek management roles in the hospitality sector.<br><br>Mr Wallis added: "Despite recent stereotyping of millennials as ‘snowflakes' it seems many young people look to role models like Alan Sugar, and think a no-nonsense, upfront approach is the best way to lead a team.<br><br>"We want TeamSkills to provide a role in helping young people develop all-round leadership skills, but the Government needs to do its part too.<br><br>"The success of future generations, Britain plc and, of course, companies like Domino's depends on our young people being set up for success, regardless of background."<br><br>The FTSE 250 firm announced last week that it had secured an 8.1% jump in like-for-like sales during the third quarter to September 24.<br><br>The boost was largely driven by online orders, which climbed 17.4% and account for three-quarters of sales.<br><br>Advertisement<br><br>If you have any inquiries concerning wherever and how to use [http://sensusqq.org/ panduan bermain], you can speak to us at our page.