By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: House of Commons embraces building hospitality through increased apprenticeships. More than 200 people from across the hospitality industry gathered in the House of Commons, Westminster for the sixth Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase last week. The Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase welcomes apprentices from some of the … [Read more...]
Whatley Manor builds management team through promotions and new appointments
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Whatley Manor builds management team through promotions and new appointments. Whatley Manor has recently welcomed key additions to the management team across various departments, including new Food & Beverage and Dining Room Managers, a Head Gardener, a Sustainability Officer, and two internal promotions to Deputy … [Read more...]
The Grand Hotel Birmingham announce new Deputy GM
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: The Grand Hotel Birmingham announce new Deputy GM. The Grand Hotel Birmingham have announced the appointment of their new Deputy General Manager, Charlotte Horler who joins The Grand Hotel Birmingham after three years as Deputy General Manager at New Hall Hotel & Spa. Horler has over 15 years’ experience … [Read more...]
North West hotel group announces executive chairman and expanded executive board
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: North West hotel group announces executive chairman and expanded executive board. Cumbria based hotel group English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has announced a raft of new senior management appointments in an expansion of its executive board. The changes reflect the group’s ambitions for growing the … [Read more...]
Revolution places £2m wage commitment with colleagues
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Revolution places £2m wage commitment with colleagues. Revolution Bars Group, the operator of Revolution, Revolución de Cuba, Playhouse, and Founders & Co, has invested £2 million in wage enhancements that exceed the new increased National Minimum Wage, being brought in this April. The initiative is just one of … [Read more...]
Bankside promotes new Director of Sales
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Bankside promotes new Director of Sales. The London hotel Bankside has announced the appointment of Morena Mannino as their new Director of Sales. Mannino’s highly deserved new position is a promotion that comes after nearly four years in her current role of Business Development Manager, she is also one of … [Read more...]
Hotel aims to recruit through building new accommodation facilities for team members
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Hotel aims to recruit through building new accommodation facilities for team members. Burgh Island Hotel has announced plans to build 27 new rooms for people working with the hotel in response to the scarcity of affordable housing in the local area. The hotel’s owners took the decision to invest in accommodation for … [Read more...]
Burger & Lobster call on London restaurants to provide Ukrainian refugees with employment
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Burger & Lobster call on London restaurants to provide Ukrainian refugees with employment. Burger & Lobster is calling for London restaurants to unite and provide employment for Ukrainian refugees seeking work as they arrive in the UK. Plans include developing Hospitalityforall.co.uk with the aim of speeding up … [Read more...]
New Head Chef at Dalhousie Castle a case study in ‘promote from within’
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New Head Chef at Dalhousie Castle a case study in ‘promote from within’. Dalhousie Castle has appointed Pedro Barreira as Head Chef, promoted to the position from Senior Sous Chef. Passionate about local, seasonal produce, Barreira brings a wealth of experience and culinary expertise to the role and his appointment … [Read more...]
45 Park Lane appoints Tomas Kracalik as bar manager
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: 45 Park Lane appoints Tomas Kracalik as bar manager. Tomas Kracalik has been appointed as bar manager at Dorchesr Collections 45 Park Lane. Renowned for its outstanding service and hand-crafted signature cocktails, Kracalik brings over a decade of experience to BAR 45 having managed some of London’s top bars including … [Read more...]
The Bloomsbury welcomes two new additions to senior management team
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: The Bloomsbury welcomes two new additions to senior management team. The Doyle Collection has announced the appointment of two new senior management team members at The Bloomsbury hotel. Susanne Traudt Romero joins as General Manager and Marta Padron Assistant General Manager. Traudt Romero joins The Bloomsbury having … [Read more...]
New MD appointed at German Doner Kebab UK
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: New MD appointed at German Doner Kebab UK. Sofia Dimen has been appointed as Managing Director of German Doner Kebab UK, taking over from Daniel Bunce, recently promoted to GDK International Global COO. Dimen was the Founder of Basepoint Consulting and former Senior Commercial Consultant at OXYGY, where she has worked with a … [Read more...]
New Chef Academy launched at Butlin’s
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: New Chef Academy launched at Butlin's. Butlin’s has launched its brand-new Chef Academy with spaces available at all three resorts – Bognor Regis, Skegness and Minehead. The Butlin’s Chef Academy has been designed to give aspiring chefs the perfect platform to learn, grow and develop industry skills in a yearlong programme. This … [Read more...]
Café owner receives government award for employment of adults with learning disabilities
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Café owner receives government award for employment of adults with learning disabilities. Mayfair café owner Bianca Tavella has received a prestigious Points of Light award from the government in recognition of her outstanding efforts to train adults with learning disabilities in skilled, hospitality jobs. Founder of Fair Shot … [Read more...]
New GM appointed at The Belfry
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: New GM appointed at The Belfry. The Belfry Hotel & Resort has announced Quin Holtzhuizen has been appointed General Manager. Holtzhuizen joins the team with over 22 years of experience in hospitality and will report directly to Resort Director, Chris Eigelaar. As General Manager Holtzhuizen will be responsible … [Read more...]