Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Location(s): London Closing date: 11th Nov 2013 Embrace a new and rewarding challenge: take on a contract to manage one of Drink In London's growing portfolio of venues. For full details … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
Boutique General Manager – 5 star Hotel in Hertfordshire : Up to 55k Plus Bonus!
Type: Permanent Salary: Up to 55k Plus Bonus! Location(s): Hertfordshire My Clients are actively seeking for a Boutique General Manager to take on this exciting opportunity with a Luxury Hotel. This Hertfordshire hotel has over 60 bedrooms, bar facilities in addition to extensive meetings, conference and events plus Spa. For full details … [Read more...]
Assistant Restaurant Manager – Hotel – Saxmundham area
Recruiter: NE Recruitment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive / plus a share of the tips Location(s): Saxmundham Assistant Restaurant Manager required for our prestigious client - a hotel in Suffolk. For full details … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Josh Eggleton
This week’s Chefs Recipe of the Week is Rib Eye Steak with Chunky Chips by Josh Eggleton and courtesy of Great British Chefs. Josh Eggleton's steak recipe reads like a paean to the much vaunted rib-eye cut. This rib-eye recipe is comfortingly paired with chunky chips, field mushrooms and vine tomatoes, while a balsamic glaze, which can be made well in advance, adds a … [Read more...]
Inventive Leisure reveals results of its Evolution investment
Inventive Leisure, the leading national premium bar operator, has re-opened its Leadenhall, Cheltenham, Preston and Bristol Revolution bars, following a total investment in excess of £1m in October alone. The business is currently undergoing a dramatic transformation in both its operational style and product offering as part of its £6.6m investment in its ongoing Evolution … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants wins gold at UK Customer Experience Awards
Levy Restaurants, the sports and leisure division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, beat stiff competition at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2013, taking gold place in the ‘Best Hospitality, Leisure, Retail and Tourism’ category. The awards took place at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London, and celebrated excellence in customer experience across a spectrum of industries … [Read more...]
Iconic Hungarian restaurant The Gay Hussar for sale
One of the most iconic restaurants in London, especially favoured by the political left, is being marketed for sale by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The Gay Hussar, in Greek Street, Soho has provided the finest in Hungarian cuisine and wines since being opened by the esteemed restaurateur Victor Sassie in 1953, who retired in 1988. More than that, the … [Read more...]
SSP acquires Cabin at Waterloo from Corney & Barrow
SSP UK, the number one operator of food and beverage brands in UK travel locations, has acquired Cabin bar at Waterloo Station from Corney & Barrow Bars. Cabin will become part of the SSP estate from 13 November 2013. Cabin pulled into Waterloo station on 31 July 2012, with the intention of putting style back into travel. The bar is based on the mystique, intrigue and … [Read more...]
Assistant Manager – KFC
Type: Permanent Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 Location(s): Cardiff KFC on the motorway has just got a whole let better with the introduction of our very first Drive Thru store at Cardiff Gate Services. There are few better ways to break up a journey than a visit to the colonel. KFC is known throughout the world for fresh, great-tasting chicken and that irresistible special … [Read more...]
New generation restaurant booking service ‘Ruffl’ launches
Ruffl, a hyper-local restaurant booking service available on iOS and Android has launched and will offer both restaurateurs and diners a powerful new booking option, building on the trend towards ‘here and now’, spontaneous dining. Using geo-location and connected directly to a rapidly expanding network of participating restaurants, the Ruffl app allows diners to search, … [Read more...]
175 year old family brewery named British ‘Beer Champion’
This year’s winners of the British Beer & Pub Association industry annual awards have gone to Frederic Robinson, Everards and Carlsberg UK, with a special Chairman’s Award presented to a remarkable Government Minister, Sajid Javid MP, who has championed the sector with the first cut in beer duty since the 1950s. • Beer Champion 2013 - Frederic Robinson • Pub Champion 2013 … [Read more...]
Premier Inn ‘Apprentice of the Year’ is Sharma Faconti
Premier Inn has announced Sharma Faconti from its London County Hall site as the winner of its ‘Apprentice of the Year’ for 2013. Sharma’s progress with Premier Inn Sharma started her journey with Whitbread in May 2012 after a spell of unemployment while she looked for a new career. She originally joined the team at the Euston Premier Inn as a Reception Team Member and … [Read more...]
Grand Central at 80% as restaurants lead the way
As the shape of Grand Central shopping centre starts to make its mark on the Birmingham city skyline, restaurants and cafes are also lining up to make their debut in the city, alongside the first confirmed shops - The White Company, L’Occitane and Kiehls. The news that 80% of floor space in the shopping centre is already signed, or under offer, is however accompanied by the … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns & Restaurants named Sustainability Champions across Group
All Oakman Inns and Restaurants have been recognised by the SRA star scheme. The SRA Sustainability Rating recognises restaurants as Sustainability Champions and each rating is based on a rigorous audit against a wide range of criteria. The criteria cover 14 areas within in The SRA’s three pillars of sustainability: Society, Sourcing, and Environment. Oakman Inns has a … [Read more...]
Bedknobs and Breadsticks! Successful F&B marketing for hotels
Is there still a stigma about restaurants and food outlets in hotels? This was one of the questions under discussion at a recent lively Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) Panel discussion about food and beverage marketing held at the Intercontinental London Westminster Hotel. Those attending – including H & C News benefited from some thought-provoking insights and opinions … [Read more...]