Hotel du Vin has made its 16th UK hotel acquisition within a stone’s throw of London. Wimbledon’s Cannizaro House, located within London’s green belt, will launch as part of Hotel du Vin in 2015, following a £1 million refurbishment. Cannizaro House has a rich history, dating back to 1819. Having played host to Lord Tennyson, Oscar Wilde and even the last Maharajah of the … [Read more...]
Holiday pay and overtime: the facts and what to do
Recent days have seen confirmation that employers must include non-guaranteed overtime (overtime which the employee is required to work, but the employer is not required to offer) when calculating holiday pay. However, limits are placed on a worker’s ability to bring backdated claims. Predictably, employers in hospitality and catering are concerned at the potential cost … [Read more...]
Bill’s opens 50th Restaurant
On Monday 3 November, the 50th Bill’s opened in Berkhamsted, marking a significant milestone for the business. Exactly 52 weeks earlier, the 26th restaurant had opened in Salisbury – a doubling in size in just one year. In this time, Bill’s has welcomed just shy of 1,000 new team members to the business. Included in the 25 sites opened this year are the first sites in the … [Read more...]
St Ives Harbour Hotel attains Four Star AA Rating
St Ives Harbour Hotel has been awarded a four star rating by the AA, following an unannounced detailed visit and inspection. The first hotel in St Ives and the West Cornwall area to receive four stars, the hotel has been acknowledged for its exceptional setting, hotel facilities and excellent customer service. Set overlooking Porthminster Beach, with panoramic coastal views, … [Read more...]
Domino’s is ‘Best Fast Food’ Brand at Youth 100 2014
Domino’s Pizza UK has been awarded ‘Best Fast Food’ brand award at the 2014 ‘Youth 100: The UK’s Top Brands According to 18-24s’ for the second year running. The awards, held at the MC Motors warehouse in the heart of East London, saw stiff competition from fast food giants including Nandos, KFC and Pizza Express, but Domino’s secured the top spot for its commitment to engaging … [Read more...]