The long-awaited Escape from Brexit arrives, from North Yorkshire The Award-winning B&B Newton House is offering guests to stay in a Brexit-free zone during March at special rates and with specific conditions that include... European guests invited to return post-Brexit at pre-Brexit prices Payment in Euros welcomed TV and Radio restricted to non-news … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2019
People and skills shortages addressed via employer/employee direct contact
People and skills shortages addressed via employer/employee direct contact Restaurant and hospitality staff can sit back and get that perfect job without even submitting a CV via a revolutionary new App which is totally free and puts them directly in contact with employers. The easy-to-use Marlin App cuts out the traditional ‘middlemen’ recruitment agencies and means … [Read more...]
GV Group strengthens foodservice senior management with Weeks appointment
GV Group strengthens senior management with Weeks appointment GV Group (Gate Ventures), the holding company behind a number of brands offering logistics services to the foodservice sector, has appointed Darren Weeks as group business director to support its continued growth strategy. A seasoned catering, retail and facilities management professional, Weeks is tasked … [Read more...]
DEATH Cigarettes founder and The Spectator’s Business Editor added to ceda speaker line up
DEATH Cigarettes founder and The Spectator’s Business Editor added to ceda speaker line up DEATH Cigarettes founder and charismatic entrepreneur and speaker, BJ Cunningham and The Spectator’s Business Editor Martin Vander Weyer, are the latest names to be added to the ceda Conference speaker line-up, which is now just five weeks away. Whilst still a teenager BJ … [Read more...]
Uncertainty around Brexit fuels fall in managed restaurants for the first time in 14 years
Uncertainty around Brexit fuels fall in managed restaurants for the first time in 14 years This quarter's Market Growth Monitor from AlixPartners shows there are 3,847 fewer pubs, bars, restaurants and other licenced premises than 12 months ago in the UK. The 3.1% decrease over the last year—the equivalent of more than 10 net closures per day—continues the trend of net … [Read more...]
From Big Data to AI, The Biggest Hotel Tech Trends to Watch
A couple weeks ago, Marc Valentin, Hoist Group CTO, and Simon I’Anson, Hoist Group CSO, sat down to talk about the future of hospitality. Ranging from big data, AI, and creating a truly unique guest experience, both Simon and Marc share their thoughts on the tech trends they are most excited about and the future of hospitality innovation. Marc: Ok, for the readers that might … [Read more...]
Meiko UK appoint new Sales & Training Executive, London
Meiko UK appoint new Sales & Training Executive, London Maisie Mould joins Meiko UK on 4th March as Sales & Training Executive, London. Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson said, “As the Meiko business continues to grow it is critical to ensure we improve our communications with end user customers and catering equipment distributors, especially with regard to our proven … [Read more...]
Connect Catering at the summit of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For
Connect Catering at the summit of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For Connect Catering has been crowned number one in The Sunday Times Best Company to Work For across the whole of the UK. With a team of 450 people spanning 74 sites, the independent family-run caterer has shown what it takes to put staff at the heart of their business. Speaking about this … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon to expand in EU with three new pubs and a new hotel
Wetherspoon to expand in EU with three new pubs and a new hotel Wetherspoon is opening two new pubs in the Republic of Ireland by the middle of May opening the Tullow Gate in Carlow and The Silver Penny, in Dublin. Development work also starts in May, on its new pub and 89-bedroom hotel, set to open in January 2020 in Dublin. The three new pubs will bring the total … [Read more...]
York bar acquisition saves twenty jobs adding to growing portfolio at Camerons Brewery
York bar acquisition saves twenty jobs adding to growing portfolio at Camerons Brewery Camerons Brewery have today confirmed the acquisition of Sutlers bar, York. The venue, located on Fossgate, becomes Camerons 29th venue in their managed estate division. The North East brewer will be maintaining the current drink range and food offer at the venue and all twenty staff … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell recognised for making people key to business success
Bartlett Mitchell recognised for making people key to business success Bartlett Mitchell has been named in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list for the seventh year running. The company, which is one of the highest scoring hospitality businesses, has once again achieving a one-star accreditation in the process. Published annually, the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ … [Read more...]
Travelodge receptionist now GM opens new flagship hotel in the heart of Chester
Travelodge receptionist now GM opens new flagship hotel in the heart of Chester Travelodge has today opened its new multi million Cheshire flagship hotel in the heart of Chester city centre and created thirty five new jobs within the Chester community. The new jobs will be at a hotel that provides real career development opportunities as demonstrated by Hotel Manager … [Read more...]
Sofitel London Heathrow appoints new executive chef
Sofitel London Heathrow has announced the appointment of Carl Stockenström as Executive Head Chef, with a remit that includes overseeing the hotel’s four food and beverage outlets, including its 3 AA Rosette French fine dining restaurant La Belle Epoque. With over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Carl joins Sofitel London Heathrow from the St. Regis W & … [Read more...]
Brexit numbers already impacting and pointing to worse to come for hospitality
Brexit numbers already impacting and pointing to worse to come for hospitality With Brexit now less than thirty five days away, and still no sign from the government of how Brexit will be executed, one thing is for sure. EU nationals in the months and years ahead will be taking up fewer of the job vacancies in hospitality. By any calculation the numbers from the … [Read more...]
M Restaurants implements £10 per hour ‘Brexit Insurance’ minimum wage for all
M Restaurants implements £10 per hour ‘Brexit insurance’ minimum wage for all M Restaurants have announced that from 1st March 2019 they will introduce a Starting Wage for all employees at £10 per hour. The move comes after Operations Director, Andre Mannini implemented M’s M-indful Days initiative in 2018. This entitles all employees to four M-indful Days … [Read more...]
