Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today launched a new people development scheme aimed at nurturing talent, supporting succession planning and attracting new stars to the business. The PEAR programme - which stands for Performance, Engagement, Achievement, Recognition – is primarily designed to develop competencies among employees and … [Read more...]
Northern Ireland’s top 100 hospitality hotspots revealed
The search to find Northern Ireland’s top hospitality hot spots came to a dramatic conclusion on Wednesday night, as the Top 100 Hospitality Businesses were revealed. The coveted list, compiled by industry body, Hospitality Ulster in conjunction with a panel of top industry experts was unveiled at a prestigious ceremony at Titanic Belfast, hosted by comedian Tim McGarry and … [Read more...]
St Ermin’s welcome James Trevaskis, Restaurant & Bar Manager
St Ermin’s Hotel would like to announce the recent appointment of James Trevaskis as their new Restaurant and Bar Manager, heading up the team at The Caxton Bar and Grill. James brings with him a decade of experience in the hospitality trade and has worked as Restaurant Manager for several prestigious hotel groups including Iconic Hotels Ltd, Leda Hotels LTD and The Priory Bay … [Read more...]
Cut + Grind wins National Burger of The Year 2018
Last night, newcomer Cut + Grind in King’s Cross picked up the title of National Burger Of The Year at the National Burger Awards 2018. Head Chef Sammy Aykac (formerly of Zelman Meats and Burger & Lobster) won with the Juicy Classic made with a chuck, brisket, rump and rib cap patty, served with burger béarnaise, lettuce, British cheddar, pickles and red onion. The Juicy … [Read more...]
The Smoking Goat wins the Scotch Egg Challenge 2018
It’s official, the wait is over. In an eggciting battle with some of the country’s best chefs, The Smoking Goat was announced triumphant at Young’s eighth Scotch Egg Challenge which took place at The Canonbury in Islington yesterday (21st February). In a fiercely contested competition between 23 chefs, Meedu Saad and Robert Juer of The Smoking Goat, Shoreditch were crowned … [Read more...]