apetito has named Lee Sheppard as its Director of Public Policy and External Affairs, in a newly created role to help raise the profile of both the company and the importance of good nutrition in the health and social care sector. Lee’s 18 year career at apetito initially encompassed Accounting and Commercial roles, working across the community meals, manufacturing and … [Read more...]
Compass: another good year
Compass has released its results for the year ended 30September 2014 with Richard Cousins, Group Chief Executive, saying: “Compass has had another good year, with strong growth in North America and Fast Growing & Emerging and further improvement in Europe & Japan. This, combined with our ongoing focus on efficiencies, has enabled us to continue to improve margins. We … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants UK and RFU renew Twickenham Stadium contract
The Rugby Football Union and Levy Restaurants UK, the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland are renewing the contracts to continue their joint venture, Twickenham Experience Ltd (TEL). The partnership provides all match day catering, hospitality and bar services, as well as non-match day catering, conference and event management at … [Read more...]
Eight finalists compete for Gold Service Scholarship 2015
Eight entrants to the Gold Service Scholarship 2015 have been selected to compete in the National Final. The competition – supported by lead sponsor BaxterStorey and now in its third year – is designed to celebrate the importance of great service and inspire a new generation of young people to make a professional career out of front of house hospitality. The finalists, … [Read more...]
Edwards & Blake secure IIP accreditation
East-Anglian contract catering firm Edwards & Blake has been awarded an Investors in People (IIP) Accreditation, satisfying the 39 IIP criteria set by business leaders that cover business management, leadership and performance measurement. The award is an indication to the public and employees that the holder of the accreditation exhibits excellent people-management skills … [Read more...]