Following on from its recent restructure, the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today announced Mike Clist, formerly of Fuller’s, as MD from 1st April 2016. The newly created position, which will be on a part time basis, highlights the professional body’s lean structure and commitment to maximising value to its members. Clist brings 38 years’ experience on the … [Read more...]
Greene King celebrated as a top 100 apprenticeship employer
Who? Greene King, the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer has been featured by the National Apprenticeship Service in its 2016 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list. The list was announced at the National Apprenticeship Awards, which took place on 26 January 2016. What? Sponsored by City & Guilds, the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list recognises excellence … [Read more...]
Three Acquisitions for Oakman Inns
The multi-award winning pub operator, Oakman Inns & Restaurants, has acquired three new sites as part of the growth strategy for 2015/16. Two of the sites are in Buckinghamshire – Amersham and Swanbourne – and the third is in Solihull in Warwickshire. Oakman Inns’ CEO and Founder, Peter Borg-Neal, commented: “We have agreed a 25 year free of tie deal with the Swanbourne … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns Appoints Andy Hodgson To Operations Director
Admiral Taverns, the UK’s number one community pub group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Hodgson to Operations Director with immediate effect. In his new role, Andy will be taking over the leadership of all the Operations teams across the business, reporting in to Chief Executive, Kevin Georgel. Formerly Regional Operations Director for the Northern … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon trading update
J D Wetherspoon plc (‘J D Wetherspoon’ or ‘the Company’), announces an update on current trading, before entering its close period for its interim results, for the six months ending 24 January 2016, which are expected to be announced on 11 March 2016. Current trading For the first 12 weeks of the second quarter (to 17 January 2016), like-for-like sales increased … [Read more...]