Castle St Townhouse has welcomed a head chef and general manager to its growing team of 30. Set to open in the heart of Liverpool’s bustling commercial district next month, the all-day dining and drinking destination has appointed Martin Simm, 32, as head chef and Kyle Dottie, 29, as general manager. Having each worked in the hospitality industry for more than a decade, … [Read more...]
Hallmark Hotels launches its new Pawfect Package welcoming pet dogs
Tom Hardy is famous for taking his dog Woody as his plus one to film premieres whilst Cara Delevigne sat front row with her husky, Leo, at the Chanel Couture Paris Fashion Week Show earlier this year. The recent rise of the pampered pooch and an ever increasing number of holiday makers opting to stay-cate with their pet – with some choosing to forgo a holiday altogether … [Read more...]
ASK Italian to open 3 new restaurants this Autumn
ASK Italian are delighted to announce that they will be opening a further three restaurants this autumn: a second site in Newcastle as part of the Grey’s Quarter development at Intu Eldon Square, a large glass-fronted restaurant in Chelmsford’s prestigious Bond Street development, and a site at The Centre:MK in Milton Keynes, the brand’s second restaurant in the town. ASK … [Read more...]
Challenging times for The Restaurant Group: Interim results July 2016
The Restaurant Group reports a challenging trading period across leisure brands and good performance from pubs and concessions. Total revenue up 3.4% to £358.7m with like-for-like sales down 3.9% and operating profit down 4.4% to £37.5m. Strong free cash flow of £35.8m is reported with emphasis on 33 underperforming sites identified for closure/sale. The interim dividend … [Read more...]
People 1st announce call for nominations to new Hospitality Apprenticeship Board
Workforce development expert, People 1st, is urging businesses of all sizes that are passionate about skills and apprenticeships to nominate representatives to join the new Hospitality Apprenticeship Board, recognised by government to ensure the industry’s apprenticeships stay fit for purpose. The Hospitality Apprenticeship Board will have a critical role overseeing the … [Read more...]