Las Iguanas have won the Investors in People (IiP) Award 2014 for Excellence in Reward and Recognition. Already holders of the IiP Gold Standard Award, this latest recognition sets Las Iguanas themselves apart from other high performing organisations and confirms their ongoing commitment to staff development. They were the only restaurant operator to be shortlisted at the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
10 tips for getting the best website
A hotel’s website is essentially a shop window to the online world. A website needs to be user friendly, provide quality content and tick all the digital boxes to ensure you get bookings, conversions and happy customers. Your website is an investment and buying a new website can be a scary prospect, but with these helpful tips from hotel and hospitality experts Wired Media, … [Read more...]
Stephen St Kitchen opens in BFI HQ in Fitzrovia
Opening June 2014, Stephen St Kitchen is the new restaurant and bar housed within the BFI (British Film Institute), in the heart of central London just off Tottenham Court Road. The new bar and restaurant is the latest project from the team behind Great Court Restaurant at the British Museum, Serpentine Bar & Kitchen in Hyde Park and Soho private members’ club The House … [Read more...]
Light-touch approach to zero-hours contracts commended
Commenting on this morning’s announcement about zero hours contracts, the ALMR has welcomed the Government’s confirmation of light touch regulation and the retention of flexibility for business. Employment Minister Jenny Willott has this morning (25 June 2014) laid before Parliament a statement setting out the Government’s intention to reform zero-hours contracts to prevent … [Read more...]
First online booking portal for serviced accommodation
VisitRentals.com launched last month the world’s first real-time online booking portal dedicated to ApartHotels and serviced apartments. Founded to improve the identity of the serviced accommodation sector, VisitRentals.com plugs a gap in the current market by providing a transparent, convenient and competitive, live booking platform that offers instant access to the world’s … [Read more...]
IoH strengthens Executive Council
At the Institute of Hospitality's 2014 AGM, five new Executive Council members were elected or appointed for the three year period 2014-17: Wendy Bartlett FIH is the managing director of Bartlett Mitchell, the award-winning caterer she co-founded in 2000. Bartlett Mitchell has been twice voted a Sunday Times Best Company to Work For (2013 and 2014) and the Sustainable … [Read more...]
Silver Food for Life Catering Mark at Harrogate Ladies’ College
The prestigious Harrogate Ladies’ College has become the first independent school in Yorkshire to achieve the Soil Association’s Silver Food for Life Catering Mark. This is also the first Silver Catering Mark for Harrison Catering Services, the College's caterer, which has prioritised sourcing local ingredients for its meals at the College, with over 80 per cent of its … [Read more...]
London hotel sector set for further growth
London is in the midst of a property boom and looks set to become one of the world’s leading hotel markets, as strong growth in leisure demand turns the capital city into an increasingly popular tourist destination. This was the conclusion of an HVS London Update breakfast seminar held last week at the Charlotte Street Hotel, attended by over 70 hotel operators, analysts and … [Read more...]
Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reports quieter May
Following a strong month of leisure spend growth in April, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reports British household leisure spending eased off in May to £192, down 11%. Key Highlights In May, the average British household spent £192 on out of home leisure, a decline of £23, or 11%, against April and only £1 higher than in January. Following the school … [Read more...]
New brewery and head office for Thwaites
Daniel Thwaites has secured the purchase of a site to house a new brewery, head office and visitor centre, and will be looking to secure planning consent over the coming months to start a build programme early in 2015. Relocating the business Richard Bailey, CEO of Daniel Thwaites said: “This is a tremendously exciting day for us, to be able to share where we plan to … [Read more...]
Mondrian London looking for 200 recruits
Mondrian London at Sea Containers, the highly anticipated design hotel opening its doors on the River Thames, is on the lookout for hot talent to join their opening team: could this be you? Recruitment days will be held on Thursday 10 July and Tuesday 15 July at Vinopolis in London so, if you fancy a job in this exciting new hotel, take a serious look at the opportunity … [Read more...]
The Ritz Academy launches – applications invited
This September, The Ritz London will launch The Ritz Academy, a structured three or five year supervised programme offering the chance to work alongside one of the most highly skilled teams in the hospitality business. The Ritz Academy will aim to develop its participants into tomorrow’s hospitality leaders, who will have a positive impact within the industry. Unique … [Read more...]
The Cyclist Refreshment Room opens in Brighton station
Opening on 25 June 2014, The Cyclist Refreshment Room is a new all-day dining concept, offering delicious uncomplicated food to travellers and Brightonians in the unique setting of the train station. Bringing back the ‘refreshment room’ The Cyclist Refreshment Room brought to you by Greenwell & Tipple, a family run business, moves away from the pub cliché and brings … [Read more...]
Licensed Trade Charity supports children with excellent education
Juggling family life when you work in the licensed drinks trade can put a strain on everyone. Long and sometimes antisocial hours may have an impact in how much time you spend with your children. The Licensed Trade Charity supported Adam and Natasha (pictured above) with a private education through our bursary programme. We may be able to help your child too if they are … [Read more...]
An impressive display from Pantheon
Pantheon’s stylish, high visibility, HDC counter-top display cabinets work perfectly within any front of house application and, because of their accurate temperature control, with any type of hot food. They also promise outstanding reliability that conforms to all food safety regulations. They are internally lit so that food is presented as attractively as possible and are … [Read more...]