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Change needed to tackle hospitality skills shortage

11-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Hospitality and tourism businesses need to review their recruitment and retention strategies in order to tackle a skilled staff shortage in the sector, according to People 1st.

BII unveils new awards for 2014

02-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is introducing three new awards as part of its Licensee of the Year celebrations in the spring.

Catering education funding cuts will have long-term impact on industry, say tutors

13-Dec-2012 By Emma Eversham

Tutors of hospitality and catering courses have warned that cuts in Government funding for further education courses in the UK will have a long-term effect on the development of careers within the industry.

High achiever Le Manoir's James Goodyear dubbed one to watch by Craft Guild of Chefs

19-Sep-2012 By Emma Eversham

James Goodyear, a chef at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, has been dubbed 'one to watch' by the Craft Guild of Chefs (CGC) after achieving the highest ever score in the association's Graduate Awards. 

Paul Ainsworth awarded honorary diploma

06-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Renowned chef and restaurateur Paul Ainsworth has been awarded an honorary diploma in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the catering and hospitality industry.

Ask the Experts: What's the best way to train staff on a budget?

19-Apr-2010 By NULL

A reader asks our expert Jane Sunley of Learn Purple how to train staff effectively on a budget

After hours with...Nicolas Clerc

09-Apr-2010 By Emma Eversham

Nicolas Clerc joined Le Pont de la Tour last May as head sommelier and manager of the Wine Store. He talks about his career and shares his top tips for success in his field

First time restaurateurs give us their tips for success

25-Sep-2006 By BigHospitality Writer

Knowing about good food and having great presentation skills simply isn't enough if you're thinking about jacking in the day job to become a restaurateur say first-timers You're sociable. You give dinner parties. You have ‘mine ...