The search is on for the Restaurant manager of 2015. The competition, now in its seventh year, is open to restaurant managers, or those working in similar roles in any sector of the hospitality industry. Last year's winner, Café Rouge restaurant manager Alper Zan, highlighted the opportunity winning the competition brings: "It's such a prestigious award itself and to … [Read more...]
Hedone to launch the restaurant with no menu
Chef-patron Mikael Jonsson has never done things the so-called normal way. The path he taken has certainly not been the route most have travelled. Swedish born, Jonsson was fortunate enough to eat in some of the best restaurants in Europe before he had even left school. It was a world which intrigued him but it didn’t claim him. Instead he became a lawyer in Sweden before … [Read more...]
Hotels that become Brain Friendly zones
Six UK hotels are ensuring corporate visitors have the perfect environment in which to do business, thanks to a number of quirky measures put in place to make the venues as ‘brain friendly’ as possible. The Crowne Plaza properties, managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels have created special spaces within the hotels aimed at helping guests get the most out of conferences and training … [Read more...]
The Swan at Hay changes hands
The new owners of The Swan at Hay Hotel in Hay-on-Wye, Wales are Swan@Hay Limited and the managing director is Calum Milne, Managing Director of Llangoed Hall. The sale price has not been disclosed. The Swan at Hay has 18 bedrooms and is set in 2 acres of mature garden and kitchen garden border. The hotel is currently recruiting a manager and head chef. The Swan at Hay will … [Read more...]
Record numbers compete in BaxterStorey Barista Championships
Another sign of the growth and importance of coffee in hospitality: a record-breaking number of baristas are taking part in the annual BaxterStorey Barista Championship, held during September and October this year. Launched this week in London, the hotly-contested competition aims to find the best barista within the business, bringing together talent from across the UK, Ireland … [Read more...]