Half of UK hospitality now marketing on mobile and social media channels Half of UK hospitality businesses are now devoting marketing spend to mobile and social media channels as online marketing continues to capture share from offline spend, according to the findings of the TripAdvisor® TripBarometer Mobile and Social trends released on 29 October. Less than one in ten UK … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
Chefs Jobs UK – the new name for hospitality recruitment
A leading North West recruitment firm has opened an office in London to coincide with the rebranding of its fast-growing hospitality division. Chefs Jobs UK, which specialises in recruiting interim and permanent chefs for clients across the UK, is the new name for the hospitality arm of the Cummins Mellor Group. Following a period of rapid growth, Managing Directors Richard … [Read more...]
Legacy Hotels investing in Surrey hotels and appointments
Leisure and hotel management company Legacy Hotels and Resorts is overseeing major refurbishments totalling £600,000 at the newly-named Legacy Thatcher’s Hotel in Guildford Road, East Horsley, and the Legacy Farnham Hog’s Back Hotel in Farnham. The £350,000 refurbishment programme at the Legacy Farnham Hog’s Back will include upgrading the leisure club and one of its main … [Read more...]
Celebrity-favoured restaurant in London for sale
Elena’s L’Etoile, the famed Charlotte Street restaurant which has served a celebrity clientele since 1896, is being put up for sale by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The restaurant is named after the renowned eponymous maitre d’ Elena Salvoni, affectionately known as the Queen of Soho, who managed the restaurant up to her 90s. The walls of the restaurant are … [Read more...]
The Value of Leisure
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) - the strategic body representing business and organisations operating in the sports and leisure industries - is staging its annual conference on Thursday 7 November. Titled ‘The Value of Leisure’, the conference will feature a wide range of speakers: The chairman of Marston’s, Roger Devlin, will speak on ‘the value of leisure business’; … [Read more...]
Le Meridien study reveals more people choose coffee over sex
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has revealed the results of a newly commissioned survey on global coffee and travel habits as the Paris-born brand begins to roll-out Master Baristas at its hotels and resorts worldwide by end of year. Coffee surpasses sex as the ideal wake-up call The Le Méridien survey found that coffee surpasses sex as the ideal wake-up call according to … [Read more...]
Anthony Lee appointed General Manager of Café Royal Hotel
Anthony Lee has been appointed General Manager of Café Royal hotel, commencing on 6 January 2014. He brings over 40 years of experience to the role and, in particular, has a comprehensive understanding of the luxury London market. Anthony began his career at The Connaught Hotel and was the General Manager of this prestigious property from 2000 – 2010. Under his leadership, … [Read more...]
The Elms Hotel, Abberley for sale
Nigel Chapman, founder of Luxury Family Hotels, has announced that the group will be offering The Elms Hotel at Abberley in Worcestershire in a full open market sale, to be handled by Martin Rogers of Savills, Exeter. Chapman commented “This is a fabulous hotel, a stately Queen Anne mansion set in beautiful Worcestershire countryside overlooking the rolling Teme Valley. It has … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon’s high recognition from Loo of the Year Awards
A total of 204 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK have achieved the ultimate rating in the Loo of the Year Awards 2013, receiving the platinum award – the highest award possible and given only to outlets which offer ‘exceptional toilets.’ A further 96 of the company’s pubs received the gold award. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of ‘away from home’ … [Read more...]
Rapid results: Gondola, Eclectic, City Pub Company
The week-end has seen some announcements of interest across the sector. Conven considering sale of Gondola Following the recent sale of the Byron burger chain for £100 million, Cinven is reported by The Sunday Times to be looking to exit from its investment in Gondola holdings, operator of the Pizza Express (413 outlets), Zizzi (123) and Ask Italian (216) … [Read more...]
Five go dining in Friars Walk
Queensberry Real Estate has announced that five restaurants have signed onto its major Friars Walk development in Newport, which is due to open in November 2015. The five restaurants, Prezzo, Nandos, Cosmo, Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito have collectively exchanged on over 25,000 sq. ft. at the scheme. The restaurants join Next, Topshop, Debenhams and Cineworld who have … [Read more...]
Relief Commis Chef – 3 Month Contract – £8.50per hour – Shropshire
Chefs Jobs UK are looking for Commis Chef to work in a busy art business and IT Centre in Shropshire starting ASAP on an initial trial of 3 months with the possibility of this position going to a permanent position. The ideal applicant will have previous experience being a Commis Chef and be confident in prepping and cooking food, aiding in the kitchen and keeping outstanding … [Read more...]
Sous Chef – The White Hart at Moorwood Moor
Recruiter: The White Hart at Moorwood Moor Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Location(s): Alfreton An exciting new venue requiring someone to join our growing Team which caters for Weddings, Conferences, B&B and 60 seater restaurant and can achieve over 130 covers on a busy evening. We are looking to achieve AA Rosette in the next year. For full details … [Read more...]
General Manager Leading Holiday Park – North Yorkshire up to 65K basic 120K+ OTE
Type: Permanent Salary: up to 65K basic 120K+ OTE Location(s): North Yorkshire We are looking for a general manager to take over the management of leading holiday park set in a well known coastal destination in North Yorkshire. With market leading earning potential my client is keen to talk to exceptional candidates at the peak of their careers within the top end of … [Read more...]
Bartenders and Mixologists – Aviator Hotel
Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive plus gratuities Location(s): Farnborough, Hampshire The award winning Aviator hotel is now recruiting for Bartenders and Mixologists in the Sky Bar. For full details … [Read more...]