Back of House
Coverage focused on kitchen operations, staff management, and systems that drive efficiency, safety, and quality behind the scenes in restaurants, pubs, cafes, and catering businesses. This section explores chef recruitment, training, workflow design, prep technology, compliance, and F&B execution, supporting operators, head chefs, and foodservice leaders with insight into the tools and practices that underpin successful hospitality from the back of house.
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Jul- 2025 -22 JulyCatering Companies
Elior UK agrees six-year catering contract with Dundee United
Catering company Elior UK has announced a new six-year partnership with Dundee United, in what the club described as the “largest” commercial agreement in its history. Under the deal, Elior will manage hospitality and catering services across the to deliver all catering operations at Tannadice Park’s lounges, with plans to…
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Oct- 2024 -3 OctoberPeople
Alan Lorrimer leaves The Piano Works
The Piano Works has announced that its founder, Alan Lorrimer, has left the business after starting it nine years ago with operations director Tristan Moffat. Peter Thornton, the audience-requested live music venues’ chief financial officer and founding shareholder, is also departing. As a restaurateur, Lorrimer has been responsible for the…
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Jul- 2024 -11 JulyNews
Chef Patrick Powell departs from both his London hotel restaurants
Chef Patrick Powell has recently announced his departure from The Midland Grand Dining Room and Allegra restaurant. Following a seven year partnership with developer and hotelier Harry Handelsman, owner of St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and The Stratford, the duo are parting ways in order for Powell to focus on opportunities…
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Feb- 2024 -22 FebruaryRestaurants
Black and White Hospitality to open new Blackpool restaurant
Black and White Hospitality is set to open a brand-new Marco Pierre White restaurant in Blackpool. Located in a brand-new, 127-bedroom Holiday Inn hotel, the restaurant, which will be a Marco’s New York Italian, follows an agreement between Blackpool Council and Black and White Hospitality, which is the franchising arm…
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Sep- 2023 -14 SeptemberRestaurants
Buzzworks trains hospitality staff at Scotts Greencock
Scotts Bar and Restaurant in Greenock has appointed Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks to train its team with a host of new skills. The 70-strong workforce of chefs, managers, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees have been provided with a range of development opportunities since the venue opened on Friday 16 June.…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneRestaurants
JKS Apprenticeship Academy set to return this year
The JKS Apprenticeship Academy is set to return after a successful launch in 2022, offering apprentices an opportunity to work across the full JKS portfolio, including Michelin stars and casual venues. The course will see apprentices split their time across 14 different JKS brands to learn a variety of skills,…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchNews
Chopstix set to create 1,000 jobs amid further expansion
Chopstix Group, the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant group, plans to open 30 new stores this year, creating almost 1,000 new jobs in the process. The group’s expansion has been fuelled by record revenues, with system sales forecast to hit over £65m by the end of FY23, an increase…
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Oct- 2022 -5 OctoberFeatures
Is the UK pub and bar market on track for £8bn growth in 2022?
“There’s a plethora of difficult situations for pubs at the moment; penetration is down and spending is relatively flat,” says Katie Prowse, senior insight manager at Lumina Intelligence. “Consumers are also limiting their out-of-home visits, which is having an impact on pubs, on top of cost increases.” Despite macroeconomic challenges…
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustPubs and Bars
White Brasserie to open first new site post-pandemic
The White Brasserie Company has announced it will be opening a new venue, The Britannia, in Parkstone, Poole, marking its first new site to open post-pandemic. The Britannia is set to open on 17 October following an extensive refurbishment, and will bring 55 new jobs to the area with roles…
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2 AugustFeatures
Q&A: Follow Leisure: The District takeover
Can you tell me a bit about the history of Follow Leisure? We are a multi-venue hospitality operator with a portfolio of 10 brands comprising some of Northern Ireland’s most loved casual eateries. Many of our customer base dine with us seven days a week across multiple brands. Behind the…
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