Award winning Geronimo Inns has re-launched The Bull, the only pub in Westfield Shopping Centre at Shepherd’s Bush. Whilst being the only pub may seem a privileged position, it’s also a major challenge: Westfield is not short of good options for eating and drinking, even if they’re not pubs, so Geronimo will have to be on top form to hold their own. The Bull has undergone a … [Read more...]
Helping SMEs to reap the benefits of employing apprentices
People 1st, with the support of industry partners, has launched a short survey to find out what can be done to help more SMEs to benefit from recruiting and retaining skilled apprentices. The survey, which takes no more than five minutes to complete, asks businesses for their views on three topics; If they employ apprentices and, if so, how they feel about the … [Read more...]
Wanted – hospitality’s best operations managers 2015
Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 ALMR Operations Managers Awards, the annual search to find the best and brightest in licensed hospitality. Nominations are can be made online and once again the ALMR is looking for the best Area Manager and Business Development Manager in managed and leased licensed hospitality business. The competition tests the skills, … [Read more...]
MPs: 95% believe in positive impact of licensed trade
On the eve of a new Parliament, the ALMR has taken a look at how the licensed trade was understood among MPs at the end of the previous term with a survey showing strong support across the main political parties for the value the sector brought to UK society and economy. 95% believe positive impacts According to the study conducted by YouGov in March 2015, 95% of … [Read more...]
CIS Excellence Awards finalists announced
The shortlist of nominees for the 2015 CIS (Catering in Scotland) Excellence Awards has been released by the Advisory Board. With 15 categories – ranging from the established Healthier Scotland, Sustainable Business and Chef of the Year Awards, to the brand-new Patisserie Chef and Banqueting & Events Chef categories – this year’s ceremony on 21 May will be the most exciting … [Read more...]