Horizons latest QuickBite consumer eating out survey, conducted online by YouGov, shows that signs of recovery in Britain’s eating out market are being accompanied by concerns over food quality, the sourcing and provenance of ingredients, and health and lifestyle factors. These issues are influencing where consumers choose to eat out. 41% influenced by health eating … [Read more...]
Chefs Jobs UK add local talent to menu
A former manager of some of the Ribble Valley and Lancashire’s finest restaurants has become the latest addition to East Lancashire specialist chef recruitment firm Chef Jobs UK. Amy Hutcheson, who has worked for Ribble Valley Inns, the Inn at Whitewell and the Seafood Pub Company, brings her expertise to the company which is part of the Accrington-based Cummins Mellor … [Read more...]
New Restaurant Operations Director at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has today announced the appointment of Harwood Warrington as Restaurant Operations Director. Harwood joins with the exciting role of further developing the restaurant concept and food product across the entire UK collection with a specific focus on strengthening and redefining the group’s Scottish Steak Club restaurant brand, enhancing the … [Read more...]
People 1st launches free resources to help Scottish businesses capitalise on 2014
With six months to go until the opening ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the People 1st Training Company has launched two free resources to help Scotland’s hospitality and tourism businesses capitalise on the major tourism events taking place in 2014. Businesses of all sizes can now download a free online guide focusing on how they can capitalise on the Games and … [Read more...]
What staycations could mean for your business in 2014
With January’s chill acting as a constant reminder that we are stuck in the UK during the country’s most depressing month, we really can’t help but let our minds wander to a better place, a place of sun, sea, sand and expertly crafted cocktails. While you might be forgiven for thinking that we are dreaming of the Algarve or the French Riviera, what we are really craving is a … [Read more...]