A perfect June evening greeted those lucky enough to attend last night’s Hospitality Action Patron’s Dinner at one of London’s most celebrated hotels, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. The hotel gardens provided the perfect setting to enjoy pre-dinner champagne and canapes as guests arrived for the fundraiser. Those assembled in the garden saw Madeleine Calon, … [Read more...]
ceda SAFE: Health & Safety Accreditation Standard launched by ceda
ceda SAFE is a health and safety accreditation available to any company working in the Catering Installation and Design Industry, that achieve the necessary Health & Safety levels and covers both Design and Installation businesses. It has been devised as a result of discussions with the Health & Safety Executive who have highlighted a need to reduce bureaucracy … [Read more...]
The Master Innholders announce applications open for 2019 Scholarships
The Master Innholders have announced that applications are now open for both the Innholders Scholarship and the new autumn intake of the Aspiring Leaders Diploma (MIALD). As a result of the ongoing success of the MIALD programme, the Master Innholders has launched an additional Aspiring Leaders programme to start autumn 2019. Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, the … [Read more...]
From trainee to GM, Valor extends hotel Future Leaders employee development
Due to the success of its Future Leaders programme, Valor Hospitality Europe has extended its employee development programme to give even more of its team members the opportunity to take their careers to the next level. The scheme was initially created to guide operations managers across Valor’s portfolio of 17 UK hotels into general manager roles, but the remit … [Read more...]
Smack move 100% online with Burger & Lobster virtual kitchen and Deliveroo
Today, lobster roll concept Smack, the sister of the famous mono-product pioneer Burger & Lobster, is moving to Deliveroo and becoming a virtual kitchen operated by Burger & Lobster. With 48% of sales driven by the exclusive technology partner Deliveroo, in an increasingly digital era, Smack is transitioning solely to online. In 2018, the company was up … [Read more...]