Type: Permanent Location(s): Berkshire Closing date: 11th Nov 2014 Preparing and assisting in creating the finest dishes using local produce, you will work directly under the Demi Chef de Partie to ensure that all food presented to our guests is of the highest standard. For full details … [Read more...]
Visits to England’s attractions up 5% in 2013
Visits to attractions in England increased by 5% in 2013 according to VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey. This demonstrates the important contribution England’s attractions make to the UK economy and the potential for future growth in the tourism sector. The research shows that despite challenging economic conditions, those attraction businesses which are investing in … [Read more...]
5.1 million Brits plan a UK trip August bank holiday
VisitEngland’s Bank Holiday Trip Tracker Survey reveals that 5.1million Brits (10% of the adult population) are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this August Bank Holiday weekend, with 4 million people (8%) planning on taking an overnight trip in England. This is likely to generate some £1.2billion in tourism spend for the UK economy, £940 million of which will be … [Read more...]
Eating out alone increases
As recently reported in the Daily Express, diners are more frequently requesting a table for one according to research undertaken by guest experience management experts HospitalityGEM. With one in four people eating out alone at least once a month the largely untapped market for single diners is becoming a significant one. Work + dining The biggest reason for this increase in … [Read more...]
Hospitality blazing a trail for apprenticeships
Hospitality apprenticeships have today received a boost as the government announced its approval of the trailblazer senior chef – culinary arts and senior chef – production cooking standards. Hilton Worldwide led the group that developed the trailblazer standards, which included 24 other employers and industry trade bodies (see list below). People 1st acted as the managing … [Read more...]