Reading Rufus’ Blog on the Orchid Group website alerted H & C News to an interesting – and rewarding – exercise carried out by Orchid Group. Most organisations would probably be reluctant to put apprentices in charge after just one year of training – apparently not so at Orchid! After a year’s intensive training and development, Orchid’s 108 apprentices came together … [Read more...]
La Tasca major progress one year on from its CVA
La Tasca has released a trading update exactly one year on from its CVA stating that September saw the 6th consecutive month of UK EBITDA growth and the 9th out of 12 since the CVA exactly 12 months ago. The 12 month period since the CVA has seen a massive turnaround in the UK like for like EBITDA performance: the 5 months to year end Feb 13 saw the business +88.1% UK like for … [Read more...]
Pizza Hut Restaurants unveil multi-million pound makeover
Pizza Hut Restaurants unveiled 18 October the start of a £60 million investment programme, the largest the brand has ever undertaken in the UK. As part of that programme, over 80 Huts will be transformed with a new look and feel by the end of 2014. Setting the benchmark for casual dining The first restaurant to be overhauled as a result of the investment will re-open at a … [Read more...]
First-time hospitality managers to receive extra support
The People 1st Training Company has launched a new training programme to support junior managers who are taking the first step up from team member to manager. Over four days of training, the Management 1st programme helps managers get to grips with the basics of managing a team – from coaching and communication skills to presentation techniques, effective listening, and … [Read more...]
Food costs for October
Top News The major changes in price this month all relate to fresh produce. Melon prices have all increased this month, with oranges and melons really pushing prices up, with an increase of (+101.25%). Gala melons also significantly increased in price (+82.14%). The price of honeydew melons (+10.95%) and watermelons (+20%) also rose across September, but not as steeply as the … [Read more...]