Restaurant Manager of the Year 2012: finalists revealed
The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) has revealed the names of those who have made it through to the final of this year's Restaurant Manager of the Year competition.
Archives for September 11, 2012
De Vere Group continues offloading non-core hotels with sale of University Arms
Following the successful joint sale of the Royal Bath hotel in Bournemouth and the Daresbury Park Hotel in Warrington, De Vere Group is ploughing on with the offload of its non-core hotel, with the University Arms hotel in Cambridge being placed on the...
The BHA's Ufi Ibrahim: What the Government must do for hospitality businesses
With Hugh Robertson promoted to the role of Minister for Sport and Tourism in last week’s Cabinet reshuffle, the British Hospitality Association’s chief executive Ufi Ibrahim insists there are still ‘critical barriers to growth’ which must be removed by...
Restaurant and pub groups see London sales boost in August
Combined like-for-like sales for pub and restaurant groups inside the M25 increased by 5 per cent in August, but businesses outside of London saw a much more modest uplift of just 1 per cent compared with the same month last year.
UK Asian and Oriental chef training centres struggling to find apprentices
A Government-funded scheme set up to train UK nationals to work as chefs in Asian and Oriental restaurants is struggling to find enough people to take up the apprenticeships it offers, despite the fact that almost a third of young people say they would...
Le Bistrot Pierre reveals five target cities as it prepares to open 10th restaurant in Plymouth
French restaurant chain Le Bistrot Pierre is set to open its first in the south when it opens a venue in Plymouth next year and has revealed a list of target cities with three openings planned next year.
Tackling obesity: Should restaurants be doing more?
The majority of UK adults believe that obesity has become a ‘major problem’ in Britain and that restaurant and pub chains should be doing more to promote healthy eating.
Gourmet Gadgetry releases new generation chocolate fountains
Gourmet Gadgetry, makers of gadgets such as chocolate fountains and popcorn machines for catering and home use, has launched a new generation of chocolate fountains which feature magnetic components to help prevent blockages.