The people and skills crisis in hospitality is now impacting with ever more affect as the recruitment pool is not growing in line with human resource requirements for reopening. 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 … [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...]
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...]
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...]
The Greyhound appoints top pastry chef
By: Piers Zangana The Greyhound, a pub and restaurant located in Beaconsfield Old Town, has appointed Chris Hurter as its new pastry chef. A seasoned professional, Hurter will work alongside head chef, Adam Hague to design and produce all desserts for the award-winning restaurant. Hurter joins The Greyhound from the Michelin-starred Bybrook restaurant, part of the … [Read more...]
Time to welcome back the real restaurant rock stars
The definition of hospitality – noun – the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors and strangers. Delivery of such being totally dependent upon skilled people. Most restaurants have a foundation of regular customers that return frequently as a consequence of being served a good hospitality experience. Please note, the word served precedes … [Read more...]
Brand Hospitality
Following receipt of the June issue of Chef & Restaurant Magazine, we were inspired to publish the introduction to this month's edition below by Editor Claire Bosi. You can enjoy reading the whole magazine here, as we have. Especially the article by Silvano Giraldin. For any of you who were perplexed by our campaign to ask the PM to appoint a Minister for Hospitality, … [Read more...]
Sally Abé’s new restaurant ‘The Pem’ opening at the Conrad London St James
Chef Sally Abé’s eagerly anticipated new restaurant will open on Thursday 1st July at the Conrad London St James. As one of the Capital’s most talented and awarded chefs, Sally’s impact on the London food scene is about to reach new heights at The Pem. The menu at The Pem displays an elevated style of the food that Sally has become renowned for; it’s more refined, more … [Read more...]
Harrods and Tom Kerridge announce opening of Kerridge’s Fish & Chips
Harrods and Tom Kerridge will open Kerridge’s Fish & Chips from 11 June 2021, offering a premium fish and seafood menu, with gourmet fish and chips made with the freshest fish and finest produce from all over Britain. Expanding his renowned restaurant repertoire, Tom Kerridge’s new Harrods destination will celebrate the best of classic British in both its location and its … [Read more...]
Three Michelin Star Hélène Darroze at The Connaught reopening next week
Tuesday 18th May heralds the anticipated reopening of Hélène Darroze at The Connaught. After what has been an exceptionally challenging year for global hospitality, Hélène and her London team have emerged stronger than ever and are eagerly looking forward to welcoming guests back to the restaurant. Although 2021 began unpromisingly with ongoing closures in Britain and … [Read more...]
Gino D’Acampo ‘super excited’ about opening his new restaurant in Manchester
INNSiDE by Meliá has agreed a strategic partnership with Gino D’Acampo. INNSiDE currently operates in Manchester, with openings in Liverpool and Newcastle launching on 16 and 17 May, and further UK sites planned to open in 2022. D’Acampo will harness his extensive knowledge of artisan Italian suppliers to ensure guests enjoy only the best ingredients. Menus will feature dishes … [Read more...]
Paul Askew interprets a perfect storm on the horizon for hospitality
Speaking with Paul Askew yesterday, who due to the adverse weather was mid-stream in cancelling 88 outdoor covers, I found inspiring. Amidst his present tense challenges, he was equally, if not more concerned about his industry. Askew is enjoying his 40th year in hospitality, chef and owner of The Art School restaurant, The Art School Cellars, and The Art of Wine. His … [Read more...]
Introducing… Harrods Social by Jason Atherton
Harrods is celebrating the re-opening of restaurants on May 17th with the launch of Harrods Social by Jason Atherton. The most recent addition to Atherton’s The Social Company – and the first located within a department store – Harrods Social by Jason Atherton will offer British cuisine in a relaxed yet elegant setting. The 114-seat (60 under current Covid restrictions) … [Read more...]
Asian restaurateurs experiencing a recipe limiting their ability to bounce back
Asian restauranteurs in Torquay, one of hubs of UK tourism are reporting an acute shortage of chefs and front of house staff ahead of an expectation to realise a boom in staycations. The very much needed boom in staycations for holidaymakers, and hospitality providers could be curtailed due to a lack of chefs and front of house team members. We spoke with chef and owner of … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants appoint director to drive international growth
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has appointed Damien Brassel as Director of Culinary, International. Brassel most recently worked with SBE Hospitality and Lifestyle in New York and has over 25 years Industry experience working in some of the world’s leading hospitality groups and Michelin starred restaurants, including Rockpool Dining group in Sydney. Brassel joins Gordon … [Read more...]
