Today, famed LA restaurant The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel will pop-up at The Dorchester Rooftop. Bringing a taste of California to London, The Dorchester Rooftop will be transformed into The Polo Lounge’s iconic décor including candy-stripes and pink bougainvillea flowers, as well as the iconic Polo Lounge sign - ready for that Instagrammable moment. Opening … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
Brewdog’s promise of gold turns out nothing more than reverse alchemy
Less than a month ago Brewdog was a brand delivering on a promise of punk, sailing as close to the wind as any brave mariner, and on occasion closer still. Only weeks ago, a group comprising 76 former employees at BrewDog created a website ‘Punks With Purpose’ which levelled numerous accusations at the door of their former employer centring on a toxic culture of ‘cult’ and … [Read more...]
IoH backs the CBI’s call on government to temporarily ease post-Brexit immigration rules
The Confederation of British Industry, the UK’s foremost business lobby group has called on government to temporarily ease post-Brexit immigration rules to help businesses struggling with acute people and skills shortages. The CBI states that government needs to immediately update its ‘shortage occupations list’ to include areas where employers are finding it difficult to … [Read more...]
Fear of failure is never an excuse to not try
Article by: Denis Sheehan, H&C News As hospitality moves through the early phases of reopening it is perfectly clear already there are not sufficient numbers of skilled and experienced people to part open never mind fully open. The biggest part of that lack of human resource is due to the changes in freedom of movement legislation excluding non UK nationals from … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality’s silent auction to raise funds for hospitality mentoring
The Institute of Hospitality has launched its very first virtual silent auction with the aim of raising funds for the Institute’s ‘Mentor Me’ mentoring scheme. Having seen a significant spike in the popularity of “Mentor Me” since the pandemic, the Institute hopes that the auction will raise enough money for it to invest in technology to widen access to the programme. This is … [Read more...]
Road haulage, logistics, and school meals crisis aligns with hospitality’s perfectly
The aftermath of Brexit is now impacting the ability to provide school meals through a lack of UK national lorry drivers available to deliver them. The road haulage industry in the UK, like hospitality, is suffering from non UK nationals now being unable to continue to work in the UK. Road haulage and logistics bodies are reporting a shortage of circa 100,000 lorry drivers, … [Read more...]
Umbrella Training, supporting the immediate staffing needs of hospitality SMEs
Umbrella Training, a leading nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for the hospitality and corporate services sector, has launched Boost - a new initiative to support the immediate staffing needs of hospitality SMEs. By analysing the organisational, departmental, and individual training needs of each business, Umbrella Training will create free bespoke development … [Read more...]
Celebrating a summer of sport on the 19th this summer at The Belfry
The Belfry Hotel & Resort partnering with Camden Town Brewery will launch their 19th Green pop-up outdoor bar this summer. With football fever spreading across the nation the 19th Green offers a giant outdoor TV screen so guests can enjoy Euro 2020 as well as other sporting events as they happen live this summer. Situated on the old 18th hole of The Belfry’s iconic PGA … [Read more...]
New openings on the King’s Road adds to mix attracting return of footfall
Sloane Stanley has announced the signing of two new independent dining concepts to the King’s Road, coinciding with the reopening of 100% of the estate’s restaurants, bars and cafés since the easing of indoor hospitality restrictions. New Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant, Nakanojo, is to make its debut with a flagship site at 356 – 360 King’s Road, while wine specialist, … [Read more...]
D&D London announce Haugen opening in Stratford
D&D London have announced details of the launch of its restaurant in Stratford, East London called Haugen to open in September 2021. An all-day dining brasserie, restaurant, deli, outdoor terraces and rooftop bar, Haugen will serve food taking inspiration from Alpine dining in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The menu will feature modern versions of classic Alpine … [Read more...]
Cyrus Todiwala follows in the footsteps of Albert Roux as Group Chef Ambassador for The Clink Charity
Chef and restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL has been appointed Group Chef Ambassador for The Clink Charity, following in the footsteps of Albert Roux OBE KFO who previously held the post. Todiwala is a long-time supporter of The Clink Charity’s work in reducing reoffending. He previously held the post of chef ambassador for The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton, … [Read more...]
Alastair Storey announces leadership changes at WSH and BaxterStorey
This morning a series of new leadership roles have been announced by Alastair Storey, Chairman of WSH. Storey announced: “COVID-19 has provided our industry with its biggest challenge to date, and we have taken the opportunity to make some positive changes in the business to support our recovery and provide opportunities for future talent. As a resilient industry, I am … [Read more...]
How can apprenticeships help to tackle the skills shortage?
By: Adele Oxberry, CEO and Founder, Umbrella Training With hospitality vacancies at an all-time high, it’s no secret that the sector has been among the worst hit by the pandemic. As the skills gap continues to grow, apprenticeships offer an opportunity to mould the next generation of talent. New analysis by UKHospitality, the leading trade group that represents … [Read more...]
Pied à Terre announces closed for lunch due to people and skills shortage crisis
David Moore, founder of one of London’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurants, Pied à Terre, has made the difficult decision to close for lunch until further notice due to recruitment problems caused by Brexit and Covid. From this Saturday. The Fitzrovia restaurant which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will no longer open for lunch in order to protect the welfare … [Read more...]
McDonald’s focus on candidate quality and remuneration to find 20,000 new people
McDonald's are recruiting an additional 20,000 hospitality jobs across the UK and Ireland to staff 50 new restaurant outlets. But, like many others in hospitality are finding the process more difficult than pre-pandemic. With 1,400 restaurant outlets across the UK and Ireland already employing 130,000 people, adding 50 more outlets requiring 20,000 job roles being … [Read more...]
