Hospitality

Funding shortage pauses Hospitality Rising campaign

12-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Hospitality recruitment initiative Hospitality Rising has paused its ‘Rise Fast, Work Young’ campaign with founder Mark McCulloch saying funding is not available at present for it to continue.

Wet weather contributes to double-digit drop in restaurant spend in February

05-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Restaurants saw a double-digit drop in spend last month as wet weather led to a slowdown on the high street and a rise in at-home ‘insperiences’.

Rise in pay for UK restaurant workers outpacing other countries

29-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Base wages of restaurant workers in the UK are rising faster than their US and North American counterparts, new data has revealed.

Business confidence in hospitality sector falls as costs pressures mount

22-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Confidence among the leaders of Britain’s top hospitality businesses has fallen due to cost pressures, new research shows.

El Gato Negro team to launch Black Cat Club in Manchester

20-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

The team behind northern restaurants El Gato Negro and Canto is entering into the competitive socialising space with a new concept.

More than a fifth of UK hospitality employees ‘working multiple jobs’

16-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

More than a fifth of British hospitality workers now have more than one job with different employers in order to financially sustain themselves, according to a new data report.

Prices rise by 7.1% in hospitality to offset soaring costs

05-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Hospitality businesses have raised their prices by an average of 7.1% to offset rising costs, according to new data.

Hospitality vacancies fall ‘considerably’ but remain above pre-Covid levels

17-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

Hospitality vacancies fell to 112,000 at the end of 2023, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), down from 147,000 at the same time in 2022.

KERB ‘returns to original ambition’ at Seven Dials Market as it announces new traders

03-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

KERB is to welcome four new traders to Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden as it looks to place greater emphasis on incubating fresh talent at its flagship food hall.

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Will investors have an appetite for hospitality in 2024? I think they will

14-Dec-2023 By Stefan Chomka

As another year’s gap is put between the Covid lockdowns and the present there are signs that optimism is returning to investors in hospitality.

Rishi Sunak: “My primary concern was protecting millions of jobs”

11-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the Eat Out to Help Out scheme he introduced in August 2020 as chancellor saying it was created to save the livelihoods of millions of people.

Hospitality labour shortages set to 'worsen' under new immigration plans

05-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality leaders have warned new immigration rules that will raise the minimum salary for a skilled worker visa will ‘further shrink’ the talent pool businesses are recruiting from.

Business leaders warn of 'disastrous’ consequences if business rates increase

16-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

A coalition of leading hospitality, retail and leisure organisations have written to the Chancellor urging him to freeze the business rates multiplier and extend existing reliefs for a further year at the upcoming Autumn Statement.

Festive season to provide £12bn hospitality boost

24-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Hospitality venues are forecast to see a £12bn boost over the festive season despite a drop in visitor numbers.

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Event planning: 5 things to consider ahead of the festive season

24-Oct-2023 By Tripleseat

With less than 10 weeks to go until Christmas, here a five things businesses need to have front of mind to make the most of it.

More than two in five employees considering career outside hospitality despite rise in job satisfaction

19-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

More than two in five hospitality employees are still considering a career outside of industry despite a significant increase in job satisfaction figures across the sector, new research shows.

‘Surprise’ increase in hospitality vacancies prompts call for action

17-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality vacancies are on the rise again following five months of consecutive decreases.

World’s first free-to-use hospitality job portal launches

09-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

The world’s first free-to-use global job portal has been launched to help job seekers and employers across the world fill hospitality positions.

Hospitality Rising hits 250,000 job applications as one in three jobseekers considers working in sector

05-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality recruitment initiative Hospitality Rising has generated 250,000 job applications over the year since launching its ‘Rise Fast, Work Young’ campaign.

The Restaurant Show to join UK Food & Drink Shows in Birmingham from next year

05-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

The Restaurant Show will become part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, held in Birmingham, as of next year.

Failure to add hospitality roles to Shortage Occupation List ‘holding sector back reaching full potential’

04-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has criticised the decision not to add chef roles to the UK's Shortage Occupation List, saying it ‘demonstrates a lack of understanding and outdated perception’ of hospitality recruitment.

One in five restaurants 'have considered closing' due to no-shows and cancellations

26-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

One in five hospitality business have considered closing permanently because of the impact of no-shows and last-minute cancellations, new data shows.

The Restaurant Staffing Report - download your free copy

26-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant has created a free staffing report looking at the recruitment challenges.

Consumer confidence on the rise

22-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level since January last year, suggesting that the economy is on the road to recovery.

Pub closures rise sharply in first half of the year

18-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Around 400 pubs shut in England and Wales in the first half of 2023, new data has shown, nearly the same number as the whole of last year.

Government-backed employment scheme launches to fill hospitality job vacancies

11-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

The Government has joined forces with the hospitality industry to help create the next generation of leaders.

Hospitality price increases track below inflation level

07-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Average Transaction Values (ATV) across the F&B sector have risen below the level of inflation over the past two years, new data shows.

August bank holiday predicted to be a bumper weekend for hospitality

21-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

The August bank holiday will generate £5.8bn in sales for the hospitality sector, according to research.

Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice winners announced

21-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Suppliers and brands including Woods Foodservice, Aubrey Allen, Lightspeed and Nestle Professional have been named as winners in Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.

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McCain Foodservice Solutions hosts street food market for 12 start up traders from Streets Ahead programme

17-Aug-2023 By McCain Foodservice Solutions

Over the past 12 months, McCain Foodservice Solutions (McCain FS) has enabled less advantaged, go-getting individuals to embark on a journey of opening their very own street food business through its Streets Ahead programme, powered by KERB+.

Hospitality inflation rate rises

16-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

The inflation rate for restaurants and hotels rose slightly from 9.5% in June to 9.6% this month despite an overall drop in inflation, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Night time economy hit as more than a third of people cut back on nights out

15-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

More than a third of people have reduced how frequently they go on a night out, new research has shown.

Sunak urged to reassess rise in worker visa fees

08-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Rishi Sunak is facing calls to rethink a planned increase in visa fees for migrant workers amid fears it will harm the UK’s competitiveness and efforts to plug labour shortages.

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Booker launches Chef Central function

07-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Booker has launched a business function developed to serve multi-site, regional and national account business.

Hospitality industry accounts for 10% of UK administrations in 2023

04-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the fourth highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by Shakespeare Martineau.

Investment demand in hospitality and leisure space remains low

03-Aug-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Investment demand is currently at just 13.9% across the hospitality and leisure space, dropping as low as 7.5% in the North East, according to analysis by property finance specialist Sirius.

Industry veterans launch scholarship scheme to 'develop the hospitality leaders of tomorrow’

28-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

A group of hospitality veterans have launched a pilot training scheme which aims to develop 'tomorrow's managers and leaders of the hospitality industry'.

40% of hospitality workers suffer bullying disguised as banter

21-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Nearly 40% of people working in UK hospitality have experienced bullying disguised as banter, according to new research.

Government considers hospitality ‘boot camps’ to tackle recruitment crisis

17-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The Government is considering the use of hospitality ‘boot camps’ to help unemployed people to find work or in the sector.

Percentage of UK restaurant companies making a profit doubles

17-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

The percentage of UK’s top 100 restaurant companies that are now making a profit has doubled in the past year, according to new figures.

Plymouth named as best UK city in which to open a restaurant

12-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Plymouth has topped a list of the best UK locations to open a restaurant in 2023, according to new research.

Hospitality workforce shortage creating ‘serious crisis’ as Tory MP admits UK needs more EU workers

10-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses fear they will struggle to cope over the summer holiday season, amid a warning that ongoing staffing struggles are creating a ‘serious crisis’ within the sector.

Restaurant closures reach decade high

04-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant closures reached the highest quarterly figure in a decade in the first quarter of the year, new data has shown.

Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: cast your votes

30-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards are making a return to discover the best brands and suppliers in the sector - as voted for by our chef and restaurateur readers.

Meet the next generation of street food traders

28-Jun-2023 By restaurant

Earlier this month 12 street food businesses received investment from McCain Foodservice Solutions through its Streets Ahead initiative.

Hospitality remains stretched by rising prices

26-Jun-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Supply chain fragility continues to hit hospitality, with the cost of goods sold at 27.3% in February 2023, an increase of more than five percentage point in less than two years, according to new data from Fourth.

12 start-up street food businesses win investment through McCain Streets Ahead programme

19-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

A total of 12 start-up street food businesses have won a share of £100,000 investment from McCain Foodservice Solution (McCain FS) through its Streets Ahead initiative.

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Road to success: how McCain is inspiring the next generation of street food traders

05-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The inaugural McCain Streets Ahead programme culminates this week with two pitch days that’ll see up to 10 aspiring street food operators each receive up to £10,000 of investment.

UKHospitality: ‘chef vacancies need urgent action’

01-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has reiterated calls for chefs to be added to the UK’s shortage occupation list, which would make it easier for businesses to recruit them from overseas.

Recruitment shortages 'continue to hold back growth' despite significant fall in vacancies

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has warned recruitment shortages across the sector are 'continuing to hold back growth', despite a 'significant' drop in vacancies in the last year.