Hospitality Action are joining forces with a taskforce of the hospitality industry’s main trade associations, professional bodies and charities to launch something very exciting, National Hospitality Day. The hospitality charity is asking the nation to support our beleaguered sector by visiting their favourite venue on 18 September. Participating hospitality venues are … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
Salaried placements with extensive benefits available to hospitality students
Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire is offering a number of paid work placements to students interested in a career in hospitality to help them gain valuable skills and an in-depth understanding of the industry. The scheme is already underway with placements available to second year students who have completed the first two years of a relevant university course. It is hoped … [Read more...]
The role of apprenticeships in addressing hospitality’s people and 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...]
PM to migrate Covid restrictions as personal choice with full reopening on 19 July
Later this afternoon in a Downing Street press conference the Prime Minister is set to confirm government will remove all remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England on 19 July. Government’s tone is set to move from regulated control of restrictions to advice and guidance alongside passing decisions to wear face masks and socially distance as a personal choice. The latest … [Read more...]
Hospitality’s reputation dealt another hammer blow by the Kitchin Group
Hospitality’s reputation as a fit and decent place to work was dealt a hammer blow on Saturday when The Times and many other mainstream media reported on accusations laid at the table of restaurateur and chef Tom Kitchin. Twelve former employees of the Kitchin Group in communication with The Times journalist Gabriella Bennett told her how they experienced sexual harassment, … [Read more...]
Premier Foods calls on government to use the army to relieve food delivery shortages
Reuters is reporting that Premier Foods one of the UK’s biggest foodservice distribution businesses is calling on government to use the army to help relieve a severe shortage of truck drivers that is causing food shortages. Logistics and food industry leaders are warning government of food shortages this summer and an "unimaginable" collapse of supply chains after the pandemic … [Read more...]
Tom Kitchin feeds anti-hospitality perceptions via claims of bullying and sexual harassment
As hospitality businesses continue to battle with acute people and skills shortages, encouraging more people to look at developing their career’s within hospitality is one tactic being deployed. Campaigns of this type aim to change perceptions of long hours, poor pay, and poor conditions. Thankfully there are a great many hospitality businesses that are model … [Read more...]
New report launched to help hospitality reduce food waste
Designed with Waste in Mind – produced by Meiko and Footprint Intelligence – takes a whole kitchen view that designs with waste in mind to support the preservation of precious resources – from food, energy, water and packaging to staff effort – in one indispensable go-to guide. “This report helps identify ways to take waste out of the equation and how to manage unavoidable … [Read more...]
Brigade appoints Ramalho as new GM
Brigade Bar + Kitchen, a social enterprise restaurant specialising in live-fire cooking, has appointed Doni Ramalho as its new general manager. A seasoned front of house professional who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, Ramalho will oversee operations and marketing at the London Bridge based restaurant. As part of his role, he will also work closely … [Read more...]
Greene King creates ‘Hospitality Services Team Member’ role to migrate 1,000 Kickstarters into apprenticeships
Greene King will offer 1,000 jobs to young people as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme with vacancies now available across the UK. The pub company and brewer has created a new role, Hospitality Services Team Member, specifically for the scheme. Candidates will have the opportunity to work front of house, kitchen and, where possible, reception and … [Read more...]
D&D London launches Summer School in aim to boost recruitment
D&D London have announced the launch of its Summer School, a paid training programme that aims to secure employment for people with little or no previous experience looking to enter the hospitality industry. The inaugural Summer School will take place during the week commencing 5th July and will see 30 participants take part. If successful, the initiative will be continued … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts celebrates third International Pineapple Week
Following one of the most challenging years ever for the hospitality industry, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – took a thoughtful departure from previous celebrations of International Pineapple Week to focus on Acts of Service. This year the campaign, which takes place annually from June 20 to 27, saw the platform used to express … [Read more...]
Hospitality’s Golf Day sees a welcome return to being social
The sheer joy of attending an industry event for the first time in more months than most of the 66 attendees cared to recollect was evident throughout The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021, in association with Meiko UK, held last week at The Belfry. As guests assembled the reality and appreciation of the fact that a day of hospitality was upon them was palpable. … [Read more...]