Restaurateurs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala are pleased to announce the launch of the Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge, the latest on-line spinoff of the prestigious culinary competition for students wishing to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in Asian cuisine. The Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge aims to push the usual boundaries by placing … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
New head of professional development appointed at the Institute of Hospitality
Sam Coulstock FIH, award-winning founder of social enterprise, Inspired Community Group, has been appointed the new head of professional development of the Institute of Hospitality. Sam assumes his post on 23 August, taking over responsibility for the division currently led by Alistair Sandall FIH, who is moving on from the Institute after four successful years. As the … [Read more...]
Pret apply novel HR strategy set to backfire on shareholders
The current crisis in hospitality recruitment seems to have eluded senior management at Pret a Manger, as the sandwich and snack chain announce pay cuts and the removal of service bonus payments. Even before the announcement Pret were only paying people the legal bare minimum of £8.91 an hour. Alongside that, service bonuses previously paid linked to performance feedback … [Read more...]
Virtual Business Event sees Country Range Group members place £1M in orders
Over £1million in orders was placed by Country Range Group members at their latest Virtual Business Development Day, which took place on 23rd and 24th June. The event, which is run in a speed networking format with sessions lasting thirty minutes each, proved a huge success once more and was attended by 16 suppliers including Unilever, Modelez, KP and Kerry, as well as over … [Read more...]
Next generation hospitality people: digital natives, diversity positive, politically progressive
By Jo Simovic, COO, Umbrella Training There is currently a gap of circa 188,000 people in hospitality, with particularly acute shortages of front-of-house people and chefs. We see first hand evidence of this every day with the hospitality organisations we work with. In theory, the UK has enough young people who are unemployed to cover the staff shortages … [Read more...]
Hospitality employers need to engage with employing young people
Article By: Jennifer Johansson, CEO Placed App A-level results day is a milestone moment in the UK. This year, after the chronic havoc of the pandemic and the disruption of lockdowns, A-level results day is likely to be even more emotional than usual for young people and their families. Although there is a record number of university applications this year – 43.9% of … [Read more...]
Gold Service Scholarship marks 10 years with competition update and Masterclasses
The Gold Service Scholarship champions excellence and leadership in hospitality. As it marks its 10th anniversary in 2022, the Scholarship reveals the schedule of the 2021/22 competition, as well as a new series of educational video Masterclasses that will provide tutorials on many key elements of front-of-house service. The 2021/22 competition will be open for applications … [Read more...]
MIXOLOGIST of the Week – LUKE RIDGE
With National Rum Day taking place next Monday 16th August, Love Drinks has teamed up with masterful mixologist Luke Ridge to showcase a special cocktail for the celebrations. The Summer Seal uses Goslings famous Black Seal Rum, White Heron’s British Framboise and Champagne for a deliciously elegant, good weather cocktail. Luke worked for the likes of The Club at The Ivy, … [Read more...]
Following end of inquiry into Brexit benefits, new disadvantages inquiry opens
Article by: Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News When I published ‘Brexit benefits to hospitality’ it was picked up and tweeted by LBC Radio’s James O’Brien and political commentator Marina Purkiss (thank you both). Both have twitter accounts that enjoy substantial followings, 812,000 and 59,000 respectively, and more importantly both enjoy even higher levels of … [Read more...]
Four Caterer-Inspired Cakes added to Country Range’s burgeoning catalogue
Trusted foodservice brand Country Range is helping caterers supersize their sweet offerings after adding to its growing catalogue of divine desserts with the addition of four new seductive treats for autumn. The new range, which includes a Rhubarb & Custard Tart, Chocolate & Ginger Cake, Pear & Maple Slice and Plum & Almond Slice, just need to be defrosted … [Read more...]
Employer values headline employee job wants and needs in hospitality
10 August 2021 - Article by: Jon Davies, Managing Director, Levy UK + I We need to change the perception that hospitality is a stopgap or weekend job to one that shows us as a career of choice, enabling people to think beyond entry-level. We can create innovative, indulgent, and flavour-packed dishes, but if we don’t have the talent to complete the customer … [Read more...]
Employer, employee, and consumer research shows scale and scope of Brexit’s damage to hospitality jobs
A new report by Caterer.com has shown how Brexit forced more than 93,000 EU workers to leave the UK hospitality industry over the past 12 months. The Report - Hospitality Hiring Insider: analysed thousands of vacancies and applications as well as gathering the views of 250 hospitality employers and 2,0000 consumers. The first report of its kind gauging views from … [Read more...]
Roux Scholarship 2020/21 back, confirmed, and happening
With the Roux Scholarship regional finals set to place in London and Birmingham on 9th September and the national final set to take place at Westminster Kingsway College, London on 25th October, the Roux Family are delighted to reveal plans for the awards ceremony at which the name of the Roux Scholar 2020/2021 will be revealed. Following a very difficult year in … [Read more...]
The Clink Charity’s Styal restaurant reopens this week
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Styal has announced it will continue with training students in the kitchen and restaurant on Thursday 12th August. Welcoming diners back to the restaurant for the first time since the pandemic began. The team have created a delicious summer menu featuring seasonal dishes with local ingredients and are looking forward to serving diners … [Read more...]
Setting the gold standard for ecologically sensitive warewashing chemicals
Meiko has developed ecologically sensitive warewashing chemicals through a partnership with ECOLAB, the world leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention. "This is a partnership that brings together two global experts," says Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson. The MEIKO ACTIVE range has been designed by Meiko, using ECOLAB's expertise, to provide our customers with the sparkling … [Read more...]