Maria Lopez-Casasdo is joining the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), on 30 September 2021 as its first-ever apprentice in the Institute’s 83-year history, with Katie Murray, a recent IoH recruit moving across to an apprenticeship scheme with the Institute in Spring 2022. Working alongside HIT training and Sodexo, the IoH’s two new apprentices mark another milestone in the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Hospitality struggling with 65% decrease in applicants per role Vs last year
Recruitment software business, Occupop has revealed their report which highlights the immense challenges faced by the UK hospitality sector in the wake of Brexit and the pandemic. The report compiles data of over 60 hospitality organisations across Ireland and the UK, and gathers insights into their hiring activities and recruitment figures and trends. It also examines … [Read more...]
IHG announces new MD for UK & Ireland
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Joanna Kurowska as the new managing director of UK & Ireland. Kurowska will be responsible for driving sustainable hotel performance in the existing UK&I estate and working with owners and investors to unlock the growth potential for IHG’s brands. As the UK reopens following recent restrictions, Kurowska is … [Read more...]
Restaurant Group leverages Yumpingo to optimise guest experience
Yumpingo, the guest experience management platform for hospitality, has been selected by The Restaurant Group’s Leisure division, to drive optimal guest experiences throughout its Frankie and Benny’s, Chiquito, Coast to Coast, Est, Filling Station, and Firejacks brands. After a successful pilot in April, TRG’s Leisure division progressed its partnership with Yumpingo across … [Read more...]
The British Chambers of Commerce call out government’s lack of any Brexit business planning
The British Chambers of Commerce has made a clear statement to government criticising a lack of any planning for the consequences resulting from excluding non UK nationals from the UK workforce. President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE said: “Government has made clear its priority is to transition from a reliance on EU workers to a focus on the domestic workforce, … [Read more...]
Immigration policies climb down on HGV drivers points to similar tragedy for hospitality
Despite government assertions that Brexit had little if anything to do with the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK, they have announced ‘allowing’ 10,000 of the very people they sent home back, to dig deep and help fix a broken economy. How very magnanimous of them. The announcement has yet to be made in person as the PM is doubtless also short of ministers ready to volunteer … [Read more...]
Idris Elba and David Farber set to open The Porte Noire Bar and Shop
Actor, producer and DJ, Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop from the wine and Champagne brand Porte Noire. Located at the foot of Gasholders, opposite Regent’s Canal Towpath at Coal Drops Yard in London’s King’s Cross, the new bar and shop will offer an extensive selection of international … [Read more...]
BM announces Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion commitments, ahead of Inclusion Week
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Bartlett Mitchell has announced the signing of three key Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion commitments, ahead of Inclusion Week starting on 27 September. The commitments form part Bartlett Mitchell’s ongoing strategy aimed at ensuring the company is creating an inclusive environment for its teams and … [Read more...]
Five minutes covering… Commercial Kitchen Cleaning & Maintenance
TWO Services: Who are we and what do we do? We’re an award-winning family business, specialising in the cleaning and maintenance of commercial kitchens and equipment for the FM and catering industries. As we’ve grown, we’ve stayed true to the values and service ethos of a family business. That’s why we were so thrilled to be the London and South East Family Business of the … [Read more...]
Transformation of kitchens at University Hospital Lewisham executed sustainably
Following ISS Healthcare’s transformation of the kitchens at University Hospital Lewisham into a training academy, surplus perfectly usable catering equipment was no longer required. Ramco, the disposal and resale specialists were brought in to develop a sustainable compliant solution. An extensive range of catering equipment needed to be removed, including combi ovens, deep … [Read more...]
UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2022 launched today
The Institute of Hospitality has launched its prestigious UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition and is calling all front-of-house managers to apply before the closing date on Monday 25 October 2021. With the regional and grand final held at the Café Royal in London on 10 January 2022, the competition, which began in 2009, boasts previous winners, Daniel Greenock from … [Read more...]
Commercial Kitchen’s much-anticipated London debut opens tomorrow
Leading brands have snapped up stand spaces at Commercial Kitchen’s much-anticipated London debut show this 23-24 September. With the show almost sold out, organisers have revealed a preview of some of the brands sharing new product innovations and technologies at this year’s event. Many return exhibitors have increased their stand size in anticipation of a fruitful two days … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s first major hospitality launch post-lockdown now open
Nottingham’s New York inspired bar, grill and live entertainment space, The Blind Rabbit is the first major venue to launch post-lockdown in the city centre. The heritage building, which is brimming with original features, has sat empty since the closure of Belgian restaurant Belgo in June 2019. But now the flagship venue transports customers across the Atlantic, taking … [Read more...]
Vegan deli, café selects Seven Dials’ to launch
Shaftesbury has today announced that independent vegan deli, café and Scandinavian inspired store, White Pine, has selected Seven Dials’ Earlham Street to launch their latest location, forming a new London flagship space for the café concept, set to launch later this month. Spanning just over 1,200 sq ft at 33 Earlham Street, the new White Pine flagship café and deli will … [Read more...]
Bristol hotels target major conference organisers
A Bristol hotel is taking steps to boost its business to become the third residential venue in the city to accommodate more than 300 delegates for a conference. Work is due to start at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre later this month and will take around five weeks to complete. General Manager Imran Ali said: “The hotel has been wi-fi hybrid-ready for a long … [Read more...]
