Lancaster London has been awarded Best Housekeeping Development Strategy at the Springboard Awards 2015, held on 2 November 2015, and scooping first prize for its innovative campaign, having been commended by Springboard for its ‘commitment and passion’ in ‘promoting the potential of housekeeping as a profession’. Groundbreaking initiative: Accommodation Services Management … [Read more...]
IoH London Aspiring Managers Awards 2015
Future stars of the hospitality industry celebrated their achievements during the Institute of Hospitality London Aspiring Manager Awards. The 12 shortlisted winners are pictured with guest speak and awards presenter Cyrus Todiwala OBE FIH DL. Back row (L to R): Dan Birn - The Ritz; Stephen Parsons – The Cavendish; Jarek Wojtania – Como hotels; Daniel O’Mahoney – Apex … [Read more...]
British Sausage Week Winners
With British Sausage Week in full swing (2-8 November) the best bangers have been revealed! The pork sausage elite, which sit across menus from breakfast to dinner, have been declared the nation’s ‘sausages of distinction’. Taking gold in the nationwide competition, which drew hundreds of entries, were Frank Parker Butchers, Broad Oak Farm Sausage Company and Fairfax Meadow. … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon Q1 sales up, margin down
J D Wetherspoon has announced its interim management statement for the 13-week period up to 25 October 2015 showing total sales up 6.1% but margin down to 6.2% due to increased staff pay rates. An impact to be felt by many more in hospitality in the months to come? Current trading For the 13 weeks to 25 October 2015 like-for-like sales increased by 2.4% and total sales … [Read more...]
Seasoned takes the green initiative
Award-winning event caterer Seasoned has always been big on helping the environment and ‘staying green’. Having achieved the ISO 14001 Environmental Management accreditation in 2008, it has truly proved its dedication over the years to being an eco-friendly company. Here, Operations Manager Terry Korobin gives H&C News and its readers an insight into some of the green … [Read more...]