We have another exciting year planned with a minimum of 12 new openings. This means by joining as an Assistant General Manager the sky is the limit for your career progression. It’s this growth that has created an attractive opportunity for a confident and capable Assistant General Manager to ensure our London restaurant consistently service our renowned quality. As a Cote … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
General Manager – Fantastic New Opening Shrewsbury
Type: Permanent Salary: £££ Great Rates of Pay Location(s): Chiquito Closing date: 24th Apr 2014 Great career opportunity for a General Manager at a new Chiquito opening in Shrewsbury Shropshire! For full details … [Read more...]
Roux Scholarship: the Regional Finalists
Following last week’s paper judging, the judges have announced the regional finalists for the 2014 Roux Scholarship competition, with Michel Roux Jr commenting, “The standard of recipes received has yet again been astounding, the creativity in method, style and presentation will make the regional finals as exciting as ever.” Two regional finals will be held simultaneously on … [Read more...]
What tourism businesses should do about extreme weather
VisitEngland and the Tourism Alliance have joined forces to produce ‘Responding to extreme weather: A practical guide for tourism businesses’ to help businesses deal with the consequences of extreme weather, such as flooding. Such serious events not only impact directly on businesses, often forcing them to cease trading while they cope with the damage or disruption, but can … [Read more...]
CGA Peach reports business leaders increasingly confident
Confidence is coming back to the eating and drinking-out markets, CGA Peach’s exclusive annual Business Leaders’ Survey reveals. The poll of the UK’s top executives found that 90% are either very or fairly optimistic about the year ahead for their businesses, up from 78% at the same point last year. Numbers feeling very optimistic have doubled, from 15% to 29%. Confidence is … [Read more...]
Seven Park Place: inspired by British ingredients and seasons
H&C News recently brought readers’ attention to the gluten free dishes introduced by Executive Chef William Drabble at Michelin-starred Seven Park Place (see link below), and we were therefore delighted to be invited to visit and learn more about William Drabble’s operation. The quality, sourcing and provenance of ingredients, and the resulting dishes, have clearly created … [Read more...]
Edwardian Group London announces new GM of the May Fair Hotel
Edwardian Group London, has appointed Inderneel Singh as new general manager of the iconic May Fair Hotel, where he will be responsible for continuing the legendary high standards of luxury at the five star hotel and emphasising its position at the heart of London’s most stylish district. The May Fair Hotel offers more than 400 luxury bedrooms, including 13 signature … [Read more...]
McMullen offers mouth-watering opportunity for entrepreneurial chefs
In an unprecedented move, McMullen, the family brewer based in Hertford, is looking for successful chefs and budding entrepreneurs to run one of its most prestigious pubs without investing any capital, or paying any rent, utilities or rates. The Stag, Heronsgate The Stag, a newly refurbished gastro pub in Heronsgate, near Chorleywood, has recently become available as a … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Recipe, Thai Spiced Philadelphia Prawns
Ingredients for 4 300 g dried tagliatelle 1 tbsp oil 350 g cooked tiger prawns (frozen or chilled) 2 tsp red Thai curry paste 2 tbsp dry white wine 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes 100 g Philadelphia Light 20 g chopped coriander leaves Instructions Cook the tagliatelle in boiling water according to instructions on pack. Whilst cooking, heat the oil in a … [Read more...]
Food costs for February
Welcome to your market overview from Prestige Purchasing for February. This is your quick guide to what is happening in the major food and drink supply markets. Top News Top Increases Percentage Difference Top Decreases Percentage Difference Raspberry +50.00% Broccoli -69.96% Honeydew … [Read more...]
Restaurant Associates welcomed back to the Wellcome Trust
Restaurant Associates, the executive dining division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has retained its catering contract with the Wellcome Trust for a further three years. Under the new £5 million deal, Restaurant Associates will deliver best in class food to 700 Wellcome Trust employees in their staff restaurant and cafe. The 45 strong Restaurant Associates on-site team … [Read more...]
Signature Living appoints MD ahead of new hotel opening
The company behind plans to revive one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings into a luxury hotel has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director , as part of a restructure to facilitate its business expansion plans. David Hughes has over 16 years’ experience working in the leisure and hospitality industry and now joins Signature Living as it prepares for the launch … [Read more...]
Passion 4 Hospitality builds careers
Now in its fourth year, the Institute of Hospitality’s Passion 4 Hospitality (P4H) Student Careers Forum takes place on Monday 17 March 2014 at University College Birmingham, and brings hospitality management students face-to-face with prospective employers. This year’s event comprises the exciting live student debating competition, a contest to manage a virtual hotel business, … [Read more...]
Daventry Council seeks discussions on town centre hotel development
Daventry District Council is seeking interest from hotel operators and other organisations for a potential hotel development in the heart of Daventry, Northamptonshire (NN11). The local authority is inviting interested parties to find out more about proposals for a hotel as part of its Site 3 Development, located at an important gateway to Daventry Town Centre. Other key … [Read more...]
Côte Restaurants are recruiting for a Head Chef for Bury St Edmunds
In the heart of this historic city centre, occupying an impressive building, converted from an old Bank is Cote Bury St Edmunds. In keeping with the rest of the town which offers a delightful mix between old and new, Cote Bury St Edmunds delivers that classic brasserie style in modern, comfortable surroundings. Côte Restaurants are recruiting for a Head Chef for Bury St … [Read more...]