One of Scotland’s largest hospitality groups, Buzzworks Holdings, lived up to its reputation as a top employer in the country by celebrating with all of its employees at an extravagant black tie event recently. The Buzzworks Ball is the biggest event in the groups’ annual calendar and aims to thank everyone within the 500-strong company for their hard work throughout the … [Read more...]
Industry employers and Job Centres unite to promote the hospitality sector as a great place to work
Hospitality industry employers are integral contributors to the UK jobs market and are once again teaming up with Job Centres, industry bodies and charities to raise awareness of the sector as a great place to work – all part of an annual month-long campaign ‘Hospitality Works’ from the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) starting on 7 February 2018. For the second year … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Aiden Byrne
Aiden Byrne is chef director of D&D London's new Manchester restaurant 20 Stories, which opens on 1 March. The chef, who owns The Church Green in Lymm, Cheshire, was the youngest chef to gain a Michelin star aged 22 at Adlards in Norwich. He went on to work at The Commons Restaurant, Tom Aikens Restaurant and Danesfield House before joining The Dorchester in 2006 to head up … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell launches ‘Women Who Inspire’ awards to mark 100th anniversary of women being given right to vote
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers has launched ‘Women Who Inspire’ awards - in recognition of the 100th anniversary of women being given the right to vote. The awards, running this year, aim to recognise women who have excelled professionally and inspired others to succeed or have succeeded themselves despite any personal challenges they may be … [Read more...]
Iconic Lake District hotel appoints new Head Chef
Chris Lee, whose previous experience includes heading up an Antony Worrall Thompson kitchen, has been unveiled as Head Chef at Laura Ashley: The Belsfield Hotel. The four-star hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere – which currently holds 1 AA Rosette – has appointed Chris as their new Head Chef as they now look to achieve further accolades and grow their reputation within Cumbria’s … [Read more...]