A competition for retail and hospitality firms to win a share of £2m to come up with ways of supporting their lower paid staff to increase their earnings has opened. Retail and hospitality provide 6.9m jobs, or 20% of all jobs in the UK economy, however both sectors have traditionally seen high rates of staff turnover, which can cause recruitment and training problems, … [Read more...]
Compass chefs battle to be named Chef of the Year
The fiercely contested annual Compass Chef of the Year final took place at the Restaurant Show on 8 October, at London’s Earl’s Court Two. The Compass Chef of the Year competition is currently in its 14th year and annually demonstrates the skill, passion and expertise that Compass chefs have in abundance. From over 200 entries, 23 chefs from across Compass Group UK & … [Read more...]
D&D announces growth in revenue and profits
D&D London owns and operates restaurants in London, Leeds, Paris, New York and Tokyo and the 80 bedroom South Place Hotel in London, and its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2014 show increased turnover and profits. Highlights: Turnover +18% to £93.1m. (2013 £79.0m) EBITDA +18%. to £8.4m. (2013 £7.1m) Cash profits after financing costs + 16% to £5.5m. … [Read more...]
ibis launches ‘Room to play’ campaign
When it comes to the branded budget hotel sector, guests could be forgiven for thinking that the only thing that separates the competitors is the colour of the headboard in the identikit rooms. But ibis is setting out to how that its hotels are unexpectedly better than that. With a proud heritage of innovation and a reputation for contemporary design, ibis stands out. … [Read more...]
Cycas Hospitality appoints Giovanni Valentini
Cycas Hospitality has appointed Giovanni Valentini as Hotel Manager for its latest property – Staybridge Suites London Vauxhall - due to open November 2014. Giovanni brings to the position 13 years of extensive knowledge in hotel management with a wealth of expertise in both launching and managing new hotels in the UK and abroad. Originating from Rome, Giovanni’s role will … [Read more...]