Productivity
Coverage explores how restaurants, pubs, caterers, and other hospitality businesses are improving efficiency, team performance, and operational output, including tech adoption, labour planning, workflow design, training, and performance management. Reporting provides practical insight for owners, managers, and F&B leaders focused on boosting productivity without compromising service quality or team wellbeing.
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Nov- 2018 -13 NovemberFeatures
Plant power: How veganism could power workplace productivity
This November is World Vegan Month and as such, it’s a great time to consider the potential benefits of a meat free diet when it comes to achieving results at work. Like any good fringe movement, veganism has well and truly infiltrated the mainstream with The Vegan Society estimating there…
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Oct- 2018 -26 OctoberOpinion
How digital tech like AI and chatbots is changing the catering industry
Digital technology has revolutionised the way customers search and choose what hotel accommodation to book when travelling for business or pleasure. In addition, digital technology and social media now play a major part in forming customer expectations of hotels and helping to influence which hotel a customer will choose. For…
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2 OctoberAdvice
Time is of the essence: tips to improve kitchen efficiency
With half of hospitality professionals considering themselves to be time poor when completing everyday tasks in the kitchen, Steve Buckmaster, sales director at BRITA Professional, looks at the top reasons why time is lost and discusses three simple solutions to improve kitchen efficiency. “The back of house area is the…
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1 OctoberAdvice
How can caterers boost employee engagement?
Nearly six out of ten UK employers (59%) are not doing anything at all about workplace wellbeing, or offer only very basic programmes, according to the Deloitte 2018 Global Human Capital Trends survey. The same survey also shows that less than 5% of organisations claim to offer employees a comprehensive…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberAdvice
Fuelling productivity – How catering in the workplace is taking centre stage
Getting the best out of your employees incorporates a wide range of factors from ensuring they have the right tools for the job, to making sure they’re happy and healthy when at work. As emphasis shifts to focus on a more holistic approach, food and catering has firmly established itself…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustFeatures
Biophilic design in commercial interiors
In the hustle and bustle of contemporary life, we can sometimes feel a little detached from the natural world, with harsh corporate interiors dominating commercial spaces, thus limiting the ability to achieve a homely and comfortable ambience. Whilst sleek, sharp interiors can create a modern feel, more and more establishments…
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3 AugustAdvice
Five tips for picking the perfect uniform for your catering business
If your catering business is yet to find the perfect uniform, it’s never too late to get started with the design process. A staff uniform can give a coordinated and professional look and will ensure your team are identifiable in even the busiest of venues. From colour, to branding and…
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2 AugustFeatures
Cutting a bigger slice of cake: growth in the catering industry
The catering industry is thriving in the UK. According to data from IBISWorld – a specialist in business information and market research – revenue for the catering services market sits at £1bn and it has experienced an annual growth of 1% since 2013, with a current workforce of approximately 28,600.…
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Jul- 2018 -27 JulyBeverages
Diageo sees 22% sales boost thanks to gin trend
Gin has been the most popular category for drinks company Diageo, with its Gordons and Tanqueray brands seeing a sales boost of 22% across Europe. Vodka sales at the firm were down by 2% in its latest financial results to the year ending June 2018, while its Guinness business saw…
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9 JulyFeatures
Tackling the upsizing issue
Projections currently suggest 40% of Scots will be overweight or obese by the year 2030, and research conducted by Cancer Research UK in the last year has linked obesity to 13 different types of cancer. The health consequences of a poor diet are real and significant. However, it’s not just…
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