Recruiter: Five Guys Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive Salary Closes: 30 May 2015 The Restaurant Assistant Manager has the responsibility for assisting the General Manager with the daily operations of the restaurant. The Assistant Manager will represent the restaurant with inspirational leadership, passion, energy, knowledge and ensure … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Jones & Jones at Chamberlain’s
Chamberlain's Restaurant has announced the appointment of a new head chef: James Jones, younger brother of executive chef Andrew. Jones the younger trained at Chelmsford College and, like his sibling, honed his skills at Claridge's. He has worked with Andrew on a number of previous occasions and is well acquainted with Ally Dale, who heads up the outside catering side and … [Read more...]
Mine’s a pint…of milk!
Two Punch Partners in Cornwall have brought essential local services back to their communities with the addition of village shops to their pubs. With the support of Pub is the Hub, the Miner’s Arms in Mithian near St Agnes and the Lion and Lamb in Ashton have both opened self-contained shops inside their village pubs. Mithian’s longest resident, Betty Miners (nearly 88 years … [Read more...]
The Grand Brighton awarded Gold VenueVerdict Accreditation
The Grand Brighton has been recognised with a Gold Standard from BDRC Continental’s VenueVerdict Accreditation, which commends venues for providing guests with service that leads to the highest level of customer satisfaction. Since becoming an independent hotel in 2014, the hotel has gone from strength to strength. The Grand has received accolades throughout the hotel’s … [Read more...]
Sheraton Hotels appoints Thierry Henrot as GM, Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Thierry Henrot as General Manager of the Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow. He from Le Méridien Etoile in Paris where he was Hotel Manager. Originally from France, Henrot began his long career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2001 as Food & Beverage Manager at the Sheraton Porto Alegre in Brazil. … [Read more...]
FEM stays cool with Manitowoc
Latest addition to Indigo range provides large scale ice production in a manageable package. The Manitowoc i-1406A is the latest high capacity ice cube machine to be launched into the Indigo series. Designed to meet the needs of operators who need high quality ice in large quantities, it features advanced diagnostics and incorporates multiple improvements that guarantee … [Read more...]
HOSPA partners with ICAEW Tourism and Hospitality Group
HOSPA– the UK hospitality industry’s leading educational organisation for Financial Management, Revenue Management and IT professionals – has formed a strategic partnership with the ICAEW Tourism and Hospitality Special Interest Group, a part of ICAEW, a world leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports over 144,000 chartered accountants … [Read more...]
Gatti’s secures site at City Point
Acting on behalf of landlords Beacon Capital, Shelley Sandzer, the leading UK leisure property agency, has let a 5,000 sq ft restaurant at City Point, 1 Ropemaker Street, to Gatti’s Ristorante. Split across 1,800 sq ft at ground and a 3,200 sq ft basement, the Gatti’s will open later this year and will be the brand’s second restaurant in the City, joining its existing location … [Read more...]
Marston’s Premium Bottled Ale Report: £47m growth in 2014
The Marston’s Premium Bottled Ale (PBA) Report launched last week, reveals that six bottles of Premium Bottled Ale are consumed every second in the UK. Category growth of 10.5% Y-O-Y is also outlined, taking the total value of the PBA category to £490m - the category remains on course to achieve the £1bn category value by 2020, as outlined in last year’s report. 75% increase … [Read more...]
Greggs: strong trading + £20 million special dividend
Greggs has reported strong trading for the first four months of the year, and is declaring a special dividend. Outlook The report comments: “The strong start to 2015 has been supported by rising consumer disposable incomes and low input cost inflation. We expect market conditions to remain favourable and support a good first half performance, ahead of our previous … [Read more...]
Flemings Mayfair announces £14m refurb and Shaun Rankin restaurant
Luxury boutique hotel, Flemings Mayfair, is investing £14 million in refurbishment, due for completion in the first quarter of 2016. Work has already begun on the family-owned, leading SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World), which will see 129 bedrooms, suites and apartments renovated, alongside a tea lounge, bar and new restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin. The … [Read more...]
International Brewing Awards name Championship winners
Brewers and cider makers from all over the world gathered at London’s Guildhall on 29 April for the unveiling of the Championship winners in the International Brewing and Cider Awards 2015. Trophies were awarded to nine beers and one cider, with US brewer Deschutes scoring a ‘hat trick’ with three Championship titles. As well as the presentations to the 10 Championship … [Read more...]
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for sale?
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has determined to explore a full range of strategic and financial alternatives to increase shareholder value. Bruce W. Duncan, Chairman of the Board, said, “Our Board has always been focused on maximizing long-term shareholder value, and this is a time of enormous opportunity and change … [Read more...]
Talent and Development Manager
Recruiter Bourne Leisure Salary Competitive Closes: 29 Apr 2015 Purpose of Role: To develop the talents of all our team across the department with a creative flair to deliver relevant 21st Century entertainment. For full details … [Read more...]
Adande welcomes Cabinet Minister
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs visits Lowestoft factory Adande receives grant for further development of refrigerated retail display technology On 22 April Adande welcomed a high profile delegation to its Lowestoft factory with the visit of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond, and the Conservative MP for the … [Read more...]
