Tenants at eight Brakspear pubs were singled out for recognition and a £500 prize at the company's annual Hospitality Awards, announced recently at a party held close to the pub owner's base in Henley-on-Thames. The awards once again recognised excellence demonstrated by tenants, either in one distinct area such as Marketing, Food or Heart of the Community, or across the … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns reports “Continued Strong Growth” for first half in quarterly statement
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has reported a continued strong sales performance for the first half of financial year 2016/17, with like-for-like sales of +4.2% for the 26 weeks ending Sunday 2nd October. Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, said: “This is a pleasing result in the current environment and the business has also done well regarding key ratios, a reflection of … [Read more...]
Migration policy must not become a badge of shame warns ALMR
The ALMR has criticised Government plans to effectively name and shame employers of non-UK nationals and highlighted the crucial work these employees do filling skills gaps in the UK hospitality sector. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Any plan to spotlight those businesses deemed not to be doing enough to support British workers would be hugely unhelpful and shows … [Read more...]
Leading Leisure Group Set to Launch a New Exclusive City Centre Bar and Eatery
The North-East leisure operator, Cairn Group, has announced it has acquired a new Birmingham City Centre bar and eatery, Lobby on Hill Street. Having invested significant funds in the project, Newcastle based Cairn Group plans to launch Lobby on Hill Street this Au-tumn, following the completion of months of extensive construc-tion and development work, recruitment drives … [Read more...]
Dry Bar the brink celebrates fifth birthday with duo of celebrations
The UK’s first and Liverpool’s only dry bar The Brink has marked its milestone fifth birthday with a duo of celebrations. Kick starting the merriments was a daytime celebration, which welcomed guest speakers to the stage including Lord Mayor Cllr Roz Gladden, Cllr Gary Millar and Public Health Commissioning Manager Susan O’Looney; together with individual members of the … [Read more...]