When faced with the fact that only 27% of hospitality staff have returned to work after furlough, a staffing crisis is a given. We find out what the sector plans to do about it in the Hospitality Business Leaders Survey 2021, compiled by CGA.
Chef Simon Radley to leave the Chester Grosvenor hotel
Chef Simon Radley is to leave the Chester Grosvenor after more than 30 years working at the hotel.
Chef Michael Caines backs hospitality vaccination campaign
Michael Caines, chef-owner of venues including the Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor in Devon, is backing a campaign encouraging hospitality workers to have the Covid-19 vaccination.
Majority of hospitality students still committed to a career in the industry
A survey of hospitality students by People 1st International found 86% were still committed to the industry despite ongoing disruption due to Covid.
D&D London launches paid ‘summer school’ to tackle staff shortages
D&D London is to launch a paid training programme to help tackle staff shortages across its restaurants.
Book review: Crave by Ed Smith
“This is for anyone who is currently thinking about their next meal, but can’t decide in which direction to turn,” writes Ed Smith in the opening pages of his third cookbook.
Recipe: Ed Smith’s many chilli pepper squid
This is a messy pile of mouth-tingling deliciousness, with pieces of charred squid interspersed with a loose sauce and roast peppers – like a bad Jackson Pollock in 3D form.
Orwells chefs save local pub from demolition with plans to relaunch it next year
Ryan and Liam Simpson-Trotman, chef-owners of Orwells restaurant in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, have saved a local pub from demolition and will relaunch it early next year.
Viewpoint: Covid, Brexit and lack of HGV drivers are breaking the links in the supply chain
Operators need to be more organised as they cannot rely on fresh produce deliveries six days a week any more, says Rachel Dobson
Hospitality warns businesses won’t survive when government support ends
Hospitality business owners in England are warning that pandemic financial support is being withdrawn too soon, leaving some struggling to pay their bills.