Star Pubs & Bars is allocating £2.4 million of its £20 million 2016 investment budget to improving the external areas at 100 of its pubs. Outside eating and drinking areas will be developed at 25 pubs to increase their capacity and covers. A further 75 pubs will be benefitting from new signage and external decorations to enhance their kerb appeal. Where possible work … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Mark Walton appointed as chief operating officer at Roomzzz
Long standing Roomzzz employee, Mark Walton, has been appointed as chief operating officer of the aparthotel chain having previously worked as head of Roomzzz. During a 20-year career, Mark has opened and managed over 19 addresses, across the UK, Europe & Middle East. From flagship, 400-room airport properties to the innovative aparthotel concept that is Roomzzz. Mark … [Read more...]
Chuck Burger to launch in Spitalfields
The team behind HotBox is to launch a new restaurant, Chuck Burger, on Commercial Street in June. Having served its signature burgers and ‘almost’ award-winning wings (more on that later) from a converted Chevy Step Van at Street Feast’s Hawker House since October 2015, Chuck Burger is now bringing a permanent burger fix to east London. Inspired by founder Basit Nasim’s … [Read more...]
Sofitel London Gatwick Appoints Globy Ouseph as General Manager
Sofitel London Gatwick has appointed Globy Ouseph as General Manager of the 518 bedroom hotel, the only premium hotel directly linked to the North Terminal at London’s Gatwick Airport. With over 12 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, Globy Ouseph joins Sofitel London Gatwick, managed and operated by Arora Hotels, from his most recent positon as Hotel … [Read more...]
New Restaurant Manager at Marco Pierre White’s Leicester Branch
One of Marco Pierre White’s first New York Italian restaurants, welcomes a new Restaurant Manager to manage their hugely popular eatery. Lorna Robinson has been recently appointed and will now be leading a team of waiting and kitchen staff, that aim to deliver the Godfather of British Cookings’ concept of ‘affordable glamour’ to Leicester. Lorna brings 13 years’ of expertise … [Read more...]
Manager steps into role at new Edinburgh hotel
A general manager has been appointed to lead the team at the brand new Courtyard by Marriott in Edinburgh, due to open in autumn 2016. Experienced hotelier Douglas Winfield will be tasked with overseeing the launch of the city centre hotel, as well as ensuring its ongoing success. The new hotel, located at the top of Leith Walk within the capital’s New Town conservation … [Read more...]
Bubbledogs launch the F.A.T Dog for May
This May Bubbledogs will launch the F.A.T dog in collaboration with Freddie Janssen to coincide with the release of her new book “Pickled”. Available for one month only, the hot dog will include ingredients from the book along with some special creations exclusively for Bubbledogs. Freddie Janssen moved to London in 2008, and with her love of all things pickled, founded … [Read more...]
Extra day’s holiday is 90th birthday treat for Wrights staff
Employees at Wrights Food Group – maker of popular Wrights pies – are to get an extra day’s holiday as part of the company’s 90th anniversary celebrations. Special birthday cards have been delivered to all 470-plus members of staff, telling them about the bonus break. The cards read: 90 Tasty Years. Happy Birthday. 1926-2016. Wrights. Inside, the message says: As part … [Read more...]
New opening: Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum
On Friday 29 April 2016, the hugely successful Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum will be launching its brand new flagship restaurant in Notting Hill, a stone’s throw from Notting Hill Gate Underground. The restaurant and bar is set to bring the exotic vibes of the Caribbean to Notting Hill in true tiki style. Sitting centrally (157-159 Notting Hill Gate W11), … [Read more...]
Corinthia London appoints Stéphane Trycionka as Director of Sales & Marketing
Five-star hotel, Corinthia London, announces the appointment of Stéphane Trycionka, as Director of Sales & Marketing. With 11 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry, this role will see Stéphane in charge of driving international sales to the flagship Corinthia Hotels’ property. Stéphane joins us from his role as Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hôtel … [Read more...]
Coaching Inns operator expands further following acquisition
Independent coaching Inns operator, The Coaching Inn Group has further strengthened its expansion programme with the acquisition of The Golden Lion in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The deal, worth more than £2m, is part of the Group’s £20 million expansion plan, which has now seen them acquire five sites in the past 12 months. The 18th Century, 25-bed Golden Lion offers a … [Read more...]
Sodexo saddles up for new racing season with fresh food & drink offering
An elegant wine bar and a menu focusing on the best of Scottish food are being unveiled at Hamilton Park Racecourse at the first meeting of the 2016 season. The Sodexo Family Raceday on Sunday 1st May, which is being sponsored by the venue’s hospitality and catering partner, will mark the opening of Red’s Wine Bar and see the launch of a new hospitality menu based on some of … [Read more...]
Quality compact cuber – FEM’s latest Manitowoc QM Integral Storage Ice Machine
The latest Manitowoc QM-45 ice machine from FEM is a compact undercounter ice cube machine with integral storage, perfect for small-volume ice production, occasional use or as a back-up for larger machines. The small footprint and front ventilation enables the QM models to be easily sited under or builtinto counters, keeping the ice right where it’s needed. The machines’ … [Read more...]
Initiative Allows New Recruits to Gain Hotel School Qualifications from Remote Locations
Hilton Worldwide, today announced a partnership with Hotelschool The Hague Hospitality Consultancy and Lobster Ink to develop mobile enabled learning. The four-week online foundation courses in Kitchen Management and F&B Service Management, commencing in May 2016, have been developed specifically for entry level Team Members interested in building a career in food and … [Read more...]
More relaxed á la carte service thanks to Finishing®
In a classic á la carte service situation, the expectations of guests can present certain challenges to catering establishments on a daily basis. As ultimately, neither country inns nor fine dining restaurants can plan the number of guests and their choice of food precisely in advance. With the Finishing® function, the SelfCookingCenter® 5 Senses offers the ideal solution in … [Read more...]