LEON, the naturally fast food chain, has appointed former McDonald's Senior Director John Upton as Managing Director to boost its senior leadership team team in the areas of people management, operational support and supply chain. In over 13 years at McDonald's UK, John was all about the people, both the customers in front of the counter and the team behind the counter. He … [Read more...]
1,800 employees of all ages to benefit from Living Wage increase at YO! Sushi
YO! Sushi, the UK’s leading Japanese restaurant group, has today introduced the National Living Wage to all 1,800 employees across the UK – regardless of age. The official National Living Wage of £7.20 an hour, which comes into effect today (Friday, 1 April), only applies to workers aged 25 or over. CEO Robin Rowland comments: “For us, it is the fair and right thing to do. … [Read more...]
155 Bar & Kitchen is just so much more
We went to the 155 Bar & Kitchen on the Farringdon Road in Clerkenwell on Wednesday evening to try some of the new menu ideas being developed by Chef Damian Wawrzyniak. Only when we got there it's not just another restaurant...oh no it's also a bar, art gallery, wine library, furniture floor, piano lounge, event space, spa, mens tailoring boutique, gold-parqueted … [Read more...]
Mr Shiraz Boghani, chairman of splendid hospitality group, awarded hotelier of the year
Mr Shiraz Boghani, Chairman of Splendid Hospitality Group, was recently honoured at the Asian Business Awards 2016, when he received the ‘Hotelier of the Year’ award. Mr Boghani has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years and currently owns and manages 19 trading hotels in the UK. A dynamic entrepreneur and a qualified Chartered Accountant with a passion for the … [Read more...]
Glasgow pupils win ‘keys to the castle’ school competition
Historic Environment Scotland and The Springboard Charity, have officially unveiled the winners of this year’s, ‘Keys to the Castle’ competition at Glasgow City Chambers, as Charlie Davidson from Rosshall Academy and Eilidh McDade from Hyndland Secondary. The competition, which is in its fourth year, is one of many events Springboard runs throughout March as part of its 5th … [Read more...]