On 1st September, Woburn local Steve Barringer will return to the kitchens at Flitwick Manor Hotel where he began his career as a pot washer in 2001. After fifteen years in the industry and with a Masterchef, The Professionals 2011 Finalist title under his belt, Barringer returns as Head Chef to put his own stamp on the hotel restaurant’s menu. With its fine dining … [Read more...]
Master Innholders sees 2014 scholarship applications spike
Applications to the highly regarded Master Innholders Scholarship programme have risen by 37% in 2014, with almost half of those received this year coming from ambitious applicants not currently employed by Master Innholders properties. Awarded to rising stars Every year, the Master Innholders awards scholarships to ‘rising stars’ already employed within the UK … [Read more...]
Kempinski and The Stafford London terminate management agreement
Kempinski Hotels and The Stafford Hotel Ltd. have ‘mutually and amicably’ agreed to end the management agreement for The Stafford London by Kempinski. Reservations for the property can continue to be made via Kempinski's sales channels until 10th September, 2014. Existing reservations will be honoured and staff who are employed by The Stafford Hotel Ltd., will not be affected. … [Read more...]
Accor: transformation under way; acquires 13 in UK
Accor has announced solid first-half results for 2014 reflecting strong momentum in international markets and the early effects of the Group’s transformation: Revenue up 2.8% like-for-like1 to €2,593 million A significant improvement in EBIT, up 17.6% like-for-like to €219 million Operating profit before tax and non-recurring items up 38.6% like-for-like to €192 … [Read more...]
Foxhills recruits head chef in resort dining upgrade
Foxhills Hotel and Resort in Surrey has appointed Alan O’Kane as executive head chef to oversee and upgrade its three restaurants and sizeable banqueting, conference and weddings business. Most recently, 40-year-old O’Kane has been executive head chef at luxury Wynyard Hall in County Durham, where he saw the restaurant improve from one AA rosette standard to three over 18 … [Read more...]