The Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has laid on a series of inspirational events to encourage young people in the food service industry to mingle with their peers. Newly appointed Chair, Sue Thompson has enlisted the support of both up and coming stars, and established industry veterans including Ruth Hansom, Emily Roux and Simon Stenning to host Q&A round table … [Read more...]
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Rational shows latest multifunctional cooking concepts
With food waste and FOG (fats, oil and grease) high on the agenda, visitors to Restaurant 2019 can learn how RATIONAL appliances can help customers combat these challenges. Rational will show two VarioCookingCenter (VCC) models on stand UJ28, a compact twin pan unit, model VCC112L, and a larger, single pan VCC211. The company will also have a selection of combi ovens on … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon update on Brexit and full year results
J D Wetherspoon plc earlier today announced full year results which are highlighted below. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Before exceptional items Like-for-like sales + 6.8% Revenue £1,818.8m (2018: £1,693.8m) + 7.4% Profit before tax £102.5m (2018: £107.2m) - 4.5% Operating profit £131.9m (2018: £132.3m) - 0.3% Earnings per share (including shares held in trust) … [Read more...]
People Director appointed at Buzzworks Holdings to ready and nurture growth
Buzzworks Holdings the independent restaurant and bar operators, has today announced they have welcomed a new People Director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development. Lamond has joined the family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses on its continued growth strategy. … [Read more...]
New Cotswolds Designer Outlet plans for 90 retail units, restaurants and cafes
Plans have been released for Designer Outlet Cotswolds to be built at junction 9 of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire. The 195,000 sq ft outlet village will be opened in two phases featuring some 90 retail units, restaurants and cafes. Construction is due to start on site in autumn 2020 with the first phase expected to open towards the end of 2021. The designer village … [Read more...]