All People articles – Page 140
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News
SSP UK sees improvement in retention levels
SSP UK has said that it has recruited 800 apprentices onto its apprenticeship programme this year and seen its retention levels for new employees improve by 6%
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BISL signs up leading law firm
National law firm Bond Dickinson has become a member of Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL)
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks to Chris Moore, chief executive of the Clink Restaurant Company, which operates restaurants in two UK prisons, about his best investment, his best business decision and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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Former Punch CEO joins IHG board
Ian Dyson, the former chief executive of Punch Taverns has joined Jill McDonald, the chief executive of McDonald’s UK, on the board of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
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Norman steps down at Novus
Kevin Norman has stepped down as head of acquisitions at Novus, the LGV Capital and Hutton Collins-backed operator of premium bars and restaurants
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NewsJamie: British workers are lazy
Jamie Oliver says his restaurants would close if they were forced to rely on British staff rather than European immigrants, who are “stronger” and “tougher”
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Samba Swirl appoints first ops director
Samba Swirl, the fledgling frozen yoghurt concept, has appointed its first operations director, as it looks to embark on its next stage of growth
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NatWest strengthens leisure team
NatWest has continued its commitment to the leisure sector with the addition of three new members to its specialist team based in central London
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NewsWorrall takes Spirit brand director role
Spirit Pub Company has appointed Stephen Worrall as it new brand director, M&C Report understands
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Analysis & Insight
One million apply for hospitality jobs
The number of applications for jobs in hospitality grew 17% in the second quarter of this year, with more than one million submitted, new research shows
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PizzaExpress creates head of restaurant trading role
PizzaExpress has created a new role, head of restaurant trading, which it hopes will help to further take its trading approach from a “solely central affair to put the balance back with restaurants”
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Analysis & InsightAre we seeing a domino effect?
Dominic Walsh assesses the actions of Nigel Wray in selling his final tranche of shares in Domino’s Pizza and muses over the reasons for, and timing of, the move. He also looks at outgoing Diageo chief executive Paul Walsh’s legacy and the good work being carried out by Fuller’s and Young’s.
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Terry swaps Harrods for Duck & Waffle
Keiran Terry, former operations director at Caprice Holdings, has stepped down from Harrods as head of restaurants, to join SushiSamba and Duck & Waffle as director of operations
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School leavers represent a huge opportunity
A new study by Springboard shows that school leavers represent a huge opportunity for the hospitality industry
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Young people unaware of employment options
More than half (55%) of young people aged between 14 and 25 would consider applying for an apprenticeship when they leave education, but are not aware of the breadth of options open to them
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40% increase in apprenticeship take up
HTP Training Ltd (HTP) has reported a 40% increase in the number of 16-18 year olds taking part in apprenticeship programmes over the past 12 months
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Walsh joins United Spirits
Paul Walsh, the former chief executive of Diageo, has joined the board of Indian drinks group United Spirits, of which Diageo is a major shareholder
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Perceptions Group to include catering positions
The Perceptions Group, the scheme aimed at creating 15,000 work placements for young people across the pub and bar sector, has been expanded to include kitchen and food service roles
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NewsKout enters coffee market
Kout Food Group (KFG), the Kuwaiti-based foodservice firm, which recently acquired Little Chef, has announced the acquisition of award-winning Costa Coffee franchisee South West Coffee, which operates eight sites, for c£3.1m.
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Colliers strengthens leisure team
Colliers International has further strengthened its London Licensed & Leisure team with the appointment of Samuel May as a senior surveyor