London brewer and pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner is delighted to announce that The Queen’s Head, Farnham has been awarded the company’s top accolade in its prestigious annual Pub of the Year Awards, The Griffin Trophy. The Queen's Head is a fabulous traditional pub in the heart of Farnham. It not only offers first class real ales, fine wine and a modern twist to … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Hilton creating 20 new UK hotels and 1,500 jobs
Hilton is to create around 1,500 jobs by opening more than 20 new hotels in the UK as part of a big expansion over the next few years, it has been announced. The firm is planning over 110 new hotels by 2014 across Europe, leading to 8,500 new jobs. Simon Vincent, Hilton's area president, Europe, said: "While unemployment figures in Europe continue to rise, Hilton … [Read more...]
Job of the Week from PJ Search
Marketing Manager, 5 star hotel, central London Work with Director of Sales and Marketing to agree upon and follow a marketing plan. Ensure that the marketing expenses do not exceed the agreed budget. Set targets and manage performance of PR company. Set targets and manage performance of third party companies Set targets and manage performance of Marketing … [Read more...]
Beatles hotel makes two key internal promotions
Liverpool’s four star, Beatles-inspired Hard Days Night Hotel is delighted to announce the promotion of two long-serving employees to senior positions both back and front of house. Jacci Smith will assume the Executive Head of Housekeeping role and will lead a 20 strong team of linen porters, room attendants, supervisors and outside contractors. Jacci will take … [Read more...]
UK’s public sector awarded for contribution to animal welfare
Compassion in World Farming has recognised over 40 hospitals, educational centres and local councils at the Public Procurement Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards in London. The Awards were presented to organisations that are committed to improving the welfare of farm animals in their supply chains. Pictured, TV chef, Allegra McEvedy and London Assembly Member, Jenny … [Read more...]
Special Combination Oven Offer
Special Combination Oven Offer Purchase Eloma Oven Detergent or Rinse Aid and you will be eligible for a FULL service on your Combination Oven for just £89! Eloma detergent is specifically aimed at protecting combination ovens which use direct water injection for perfect cooking. Protect your valuable investment by buying manufacturer designed detergent and having it … [Read more...]
Football fuels growth of Amber Taverns
Based in Blackpool, Amber Taverns might be described as an old-fashioned pub company: not for them the pursuit of food instead of drink sales. Their focus is on buying and running pubs that serve good quality drinks, competitively priced, in agreeable surroundings, and supported by all the sport that customers could want! Their quoted ambition is: “To provide the best pub … [Read more...]
Hotel investor survey indicates strong ‘buy’ strategy
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels released its bi-annual Hotel Investor Sentiment Survey, which reveals that an increased 38.6 percent of investors across the globe indicated a ‘buy’ strategy for the next six months, representing the dominant investor strategy for their short-term outlook. The largest uptick in ‘buy’ sentiment was recorded in Asia Pacific, followed by the Europe, … [Read more...]
HOSPACE sets the scene and pace for 2012
BAHA (the British Association of Hospitality Accountants) transformed itself into HOSPA ( the Hospitality Professionals Association) when it revealed its comprehensive re-branding back in September. HOSPACE 2011 was held 24 November at the Sofitel, Terminal 5, Heathrow and is the first Conference and IT Exhibition under the HOSPA banner. And a very impressive event it … [Read more...]
Fuller’s post positive results demonstrating strong growth
Financial results for the 26 weeks ended 1 October 2011 Financial Performance • Revenue up 6% to £128.2 million (2010: £121.5 million) • Adjusted profit before tax up 5% to £16.5 million (2010: £15.7 million) • Adjusted earnings per share up 8% to 21.48p (2010: 19.96p) • EBITDA up 4% to £25.0 million (2010: £24.1 million) • Interim dividend up 6% to 5.05p (2010: … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Marge Simpson meets Gordon Ramsay
Friday Fun from H and C News is back and this week Marge Simpson becomes a food blogger and meets Gordon Ramsay, enjoy :) … [Read more...]
‘Like’ a fridge full of beer in time for Christmas
H and C News have teamed up with our good friends at Fuller's to offer all visitors to our new Facebook page an opportunity to win a Fridge full of Fuller's London Pride, four cases to be precise and timed perfectly to arrive just before Christmas too. It will take less than 30 seconds to enter and who knows, a fridge full of beer could be arriving on your doorstep very … [Read more...]
New Zealand Powering Ahead in the UK On-Premise
Wine Business Solutions has just released its third Wine On-Premise UK report and New Zealand is the only major supplier country to experience 3 years of solid growth in terms of share of listings. In 2009 New Zealand had just 3.6% share. This year, that has lifted to 4.7% putting New Zealand in 6th place just a whisker behind South Africa. Leading the charge is Cloudy … [Read more...]
Coworth Park sommelier moves to The Bingham
The Bingham, the award-winning restaurant with rooms in Richmond upon Thames, has appointed James Stillwell as sommelier. Stillwell, joined The Bingham after having worked in London for the Dorchester Hotel and more recently at Coworth Park, where he had been sommelier since it opened in August last year. Originally from Cornwall, Stillwell trained in Switzerland at the … [Read more...]
HR openings at several top London hotels and restaurants
PJ Search currently have several roles all of which are in house recruiters in both the Hotel and Restaurant sector. They are all very high profile companies and will offer you the opportunity to work with some of the most prestigious and loved brands across the UK. All London based they really offer an amazing opportunity to gain some invaluable in house recruitment … [Read more...]
