People
The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jun- 2018 -7 June
Hospitality and catering salaries on the increase
The hospitality sector had the biggest increase in advertised salaries with a 6.5% while catering saw an uptick of 0.5%, according to new figures. The latest statistics from job site CV-Library showed that overall, advertised salaries increased by 1.3% year-on-year. The data, which explored fluctuations in pay, jobs and applications…
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6 June
Hallgarth Manor Hotel appoints new chef
Hallgarth Manor Hotel has appointed Thomas Knott as its new consulting and executive chef. The new appointment comes following the refurbishment of the hotel which saw extensive modernisation of the kitchen and dining facilities as well as a stylish new bridal suite converted from a former meeting room. Knott brings…
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6 June
Glasgow’s Principal Grand celebrates Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary with new cocktails
The Principal Grand Central Glasgow has launched ‘Bouquet of Roses’ in Champagne Central celebrating Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary. The Scottish designer Charles Mackintosh is remembered as one of the artists who established the so-called ‘Glasgow’ style. He became a prominent figure in art and design in the early 1990’s…
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6 June
‘Gig economy’ petition to protect workers hits 2,000 signatures
A petition to ensure all ‘gig economy’ workers get holiday pay, sick pay, and minimum wage has hit 2,000 signatures. The petition, launched by GIG co-founder and CEO Antony Woodcock, has been aimed at the government “to beef up the response” to recommendations made in the Taylor review, which is…
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6 June
Sunny May Bank Holiday brings 5.1% increase in consumer spending
Consumer spending grew 5.1% in May as shoppers experienced good weather and businesses performed strongly, the highest recorded increase since April 2017. According to data gathered by Barclaycard, in-store spending increased 2.6% as the good weather drew punters out to the shops during the Early May Bank Holiday. The data…
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5 June
UK hospitality and leisure sectors ‘fail to unleash’ employees’ full potential
A study has shown that seven out of 10 employees in the leisure and hospitality sectors feel ‘held back’ from reaching their full potential at work. The beliefs and behaviours of 100 ‘smart talent’ employees were recorded in a study by CoreHR, a company that focuses on HR management software,…
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5 June
Starbucks executive chairman steps down after 36 years
Howard Schultz, the executive chairman of coffee chain Starbucks, has announced his departure from the role after 36 years. In a letter to the partners and employees of the company he confirmed that he would be leaving on 26 June 2018. Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982 and has overseen massive…
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4 June
Fritz Machala wins IoH Contract Catering Chef of the Year
Fritz Machala has been announced Contract Catering Chef of the Year, at the Institute of Hospitality Awards for Professionalism. In a competition made up of chefs from across the contract catering world, Machala was chosen for the gong by an independent panel. He has 25 years’ experience in the catering…
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May- 2018 -31 May
COTA offshore caterers to get 2% pay rise
Offshore caterers are to get a pay rise of nearly 2% and new bonuses after months of strikes as trade unions Unite and RMT accept a pay offer from the Caterers Offshore Trade Association (COTA). COTA represents six companies with over 2,500 employees collectively. The pay increase will be backdated…
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31 May
Millennials more likely to pick up the bill
New research has found that older millennials (aged 28-37) are the most likely to pick up the bill when dining out in a group. The new findings by Creditcards.com found that baby boomers were the tightest when it came to paying up, with just 13% saying that they had picked…
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