A Wakefield resident has landed her dream job after taking over at one of the town’s hotels. Gillian Douglas, 53, from Crigglestone has been appointed as General Manager at the Campanile Hotel on Monckton Road. She arrives with more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector having started out as a silver service waitress in the Lake District in the mid-1980s, … [Read more...]
Hampden Park celebrates Gold IIP Award
Hampden Park, Scotland’s National Stadium in Glasgow, has been awarded a Gold Award by Investors in People (IIP) for its excellent leadership, support and management of core and casual staff. The award was judged on three separate criteria; Improving, Leading and Supporting staff. The venue was praised for its emphasis on team work and engaging its more than 200 casual … [Read more...]
Jamavar launch underground women’s club
This Summer Jamavar’s Co-Founder, Samyukta Nair, will celebrate London’s leading ladies with the launch of the exclusive Jamavar Women’s Club; a monthly meeting of minds held in the exuberant subterranean bar tucked beneath the Mount Street restaurant on Monday evenings. Hailing from a family of matriarchs, Sam will gather together inspirational women from a plethora of … [Read more...]
Yo! Sushi & TGI Friday’s invest in successful St David’s sites
The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has announced enhancements by two of its food operators, YO! Sushi and TGI Friday’s. Following the brand’s success within St David’s, YO! Sushi have refurbished their 2,200 sq ft restaurant on the Lower East Side Arcade to enhance the dining experience for … [Read more...]
Will Holland appointed Executive Chef at The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey
The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey has appointed Will Holland as Executive Chef at the award-winning Ocean Restaurant from October 2017. Will joins The Atlantic from his position as Head Chef at Coast Restaurant in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Will has been working in Michelin-starred restaurants since the age of 18 and was awarded a star before he was 30. He brings experience in some of … [Read more...]