As part of the Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD), the government has been working with the alcohol industry and partners to create 11 collective pledges and 10 individual pledges (see links below) to support a culture of responsible drinking. The Department of Health has now published its second interim report - Responsibility Deal: Monitoring the number of units of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Wetherspoon acquires Head of Steam, Lime Street
The Head of Steam in Liverpool’s Lime Street railway station has been sold to JD Wetherspoon in an off market deal which concluded 18 December 2014. This unit was retained by Carolyn and Tony Brookes when he sold the other seven units in the Head of Steam Group to Camerons Brewery in December 2013. As part of the terms of the deal, the unit will now be renamed. Tim Martin … [Read more...]
WSTA market figures show pubs and restaurants in need of Christmas cheer
The latest WSTA market report reveals that – while there’s a return to volume growth in the off-trade - pubs, bars and restaurants will be hoping for a merrier festive season, as sales fell 3% in the latest 12 months. The final quarterly report of the year follows the launch of the ‘Drop the Duty!’ campaign which is calling for a 2% cut in alcohol duty to help support … [Read more...]
2014 ALMR Operations Managers Awards winners
Menesh Modhwadia of New Inventive Pub Company and Darren King of Greene King Pub Partners have been named Area Manager and Business Development Manager of the Year respectively, in the ALMR’s Operations Managers Awards, 2014. A third Award, Rising Star was made to Matthew Dyson, BDM of Star Pubs and Bars, in recognition of the qualities he has displayed throughout the Awards … [Read more...]
Royal High School Edinburgh to become world class hotel
Proposals to transform the old Royal High School on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill into a world-class hotel were announced today by the project developers. The former boys’ school, designed by Thomas Hamilton, opened in 1829 but has remained empty since 1968 when the Royal High School moved to Barnton. Over the years, numerous uses have been suggested for what is one of … [Read more...]
Cluster General Manager Opportunities – Premier Inn South UK
Type: Permanent Salary: £36,000-£57,750 Location(s): London - South East England - South West London We're looking for customer-centric leaders who put the customer at the heart of everything we do. We need leaders who have experience of motivating and inspiring teams: people who are ready for their next move. So, if you want to share in a future that's looking very … [Read more...]
Chefs
Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Location(s): Cardiff At Prezzo we are looking for chefs who have a genuine passion for producing good quality food using the freshest ingredients. We are looking for someone who delivers day in and day out and is prepared to get stuck in and work within a team. As a Chef you will: -Comply with food hygiene and health and safety rules … [Read more...]
Sous Chef, 29k Virginia Water, Immediate Start
Type: Permanent Salary: 29k Location(s): Virginia Water My Client are now looking for a highly experienced Sous Chef to join their team for a newly opened, fine-dining restaurant. The role of Sous Chef is challenging one, as you'll be expected to make sure the brigade is producing top-quality cuisine and that chefs with talent are trained and developed. In addition, … [Read more...]
What’s YOUR business doing with and about social media?
Research shows that both personal and business consumers – your customers – source information and news through the internet more than any other media channel, and that social media plays a major part in this process. It’s also well known that some hospitality businesses invest considerable time and resource in using social media to market their businesses to a wider … [Read more...]
River Cottage Canteen Winchester named in Top 100 Best Restaurants
The River Cottage Canteen in Winchester only opened its doors in September 2014 but has already been named in the top 100 restaurants compiled from more than 340,000 OpenTable diner reviews from across the UK in the last 12 months - a huge achievement for the restaurant. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall commented: “I’m absolutely delighted that the River Cottage Canteen, … [Read more...]
International tourism on track to end 2014 with record numbers
International tourism is set to hit a new record by the end of 2014 with over 1.1 billion international tourists travelling the world in one single year. During the first ten months of 2014, the number of international tourists grew by 5% according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, rising above expectations. Between January and October 2014, the volume of … [Read more...]
Liverpool ONE welcomes Côte Brasserie
Grosvenor welcomes Côte, the French brasserie chain who recently opened a 2,707 sq ft restaurant on Liverpool ONE’s Paradise Street at the former U.S. consulate building featuring the grand gilded bald eagle*. Côte is split over two levels with an outside terrace. It is the group’s first restaurant in the city, and only its second in the North West. Côte launched with its … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants UK celebrates successful 2014
Levy Restaurants UK, the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, reports that it has posted a record year with sales growth across all divisions and client retention at 99%. Comprising catering and specialist brands including Keith Prowse, Lime Venue Portfolio, Payne + Gunter, Leith’s and Leisure Support Services (LSS), Levy Restaurants UK … [Read more...]
Coffee Republic opens in Leicester
Coffee Republic will open its 23rd coffee bar in the vibrant city of Leicester.The newly built Leicester bar benefits from a fantastic location in the heart of the busy High Street, and is close to Leicester Cathedral and a bustling shopping district. Situated at Unit 3,49-50 High Street,Leicester, LE15YN,the 1600 sqf bar offers a fresh design with 72 seats, free WIFI and … [Read more...]
Tennis inspired Cromlix Tweed for Murray’s Hotel
Tennis coach and Strictly star Judy Murray has worked with Harris Tweed Hebrides to produce a bespoke Harris Tweed for her son Andy’s Perthshire hotel, Cromlix. Cromlix’s new Harris Tweed – inspired by the famous Wimbledon colours purple and green – has been used by three renowned Scottish-based designers Catherine Aitken, Gráinne Broderick and Katherine Emtage, to craft a … [Read more...]