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Your hospitality job ad describes what you want your new recruit to do, the outcomes of the role, and attracts the people you want to hire. A job description tells them exactly what’s needed to achieve those outcomes.
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The impact of Brexit and Covid on the UK hospitality workforce
You can feel the anticipation as the hospitality sector works towards reopening and away from Covid closures and restrictions. As the focus shifts to workforce planning and rebuilding teams, the impact of not just Covid but also Brexit is starting to be felt. Employers are looking at the roles and skills needed against available talent and considering how they build the high performing teams they need to deliver outstanding customer experience.
Top Tips from hospitality leaders to overcome recruitment challenges and how to engage wider talent pools
We spoke directly to hospitality employers to capture their thoughts on how hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges; covering everything from keeping teams motivated, to reviewing benefits packages, training and development.
Discover how BaxterStorey, the UK’s largest independent foodservice provider, recruits and retains talent
Loyalty is hard to win and easy to lose and with the hospitality industry facing a recruitment crisis, employees will increasingly look towards companies that will nurture their talents, pay well and help them to meet their career aspirations.
How to engage the next generation of hospitality workers
On average, the majority of people working in UK hospitality are aged between 20 and 24, according to research carried out by the CIPD in their 2019 Megatrends report. As an industry hospitality is powered by young talent at entry level, with many seeing hospitality as a stopgap job, looking for opportunities rather than a career. What can the sector do to engage and retain its young workforce?
How ‘Chefs in Schools’ are educating and inspiring children about the benefits of cooking their own food, and championing careers in hospitality in the process
Chefs in Schools’ mission is to employ professional chefs to improve the quality of school meals, whilst educating and inspiring children about the benefits of cooking their own food from scratch.
Hospitality salaries jump by as much as 12% with 100s of jobs over £50k
Our report reveals that salaries for hospitality jobs have risen over the last year, increasing by up to 12% for some roles with a record number of hospitality jobs offering a salary of more than £50k.
Why chefs should consider changing careers to Food Technology Teachers
Hospitality skills are unquestionably transferable and for those thinking about a shift or new role, now could be the time to try something different.
One route available to chefs is teaching food technology and cookery in schools.
The importance of looking after your employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing
Good mental and emotional well-being are critical but how do you, as a leader or manager, make sure that your people are OK and, more importantly, should responsibility for your employees’ health and well-being rest with you?
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Hilton UK & Ireland’s ‘Elevator programme’ saw them win the ‘Emerging Talent Initiative’ award at Caterer.com People Awards 2018
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Hospitality charities to support in 2023
The sector has shown incredible strength and resilience during and after the pandemic, and it is important that we continue to both celebrate and encourage each other throughout 2023.
Year in Review – 2022
Despite the various obstacles that 2022 presented, the hospitality sector demonstrated an incredible strength this is to be appreciated, supported and admired.
The impact of Brexit and Covid on the UK hospitality workforce
You can feel the anticipation as the hospitality sector works towards reopening and away from Covid closures and restrictions. As the focus shifts to workforce planning and rebuilding teams, the impact of not just Covid but also Brexit is starting to be felt. Employers are looking at the roles and skills needed against available talent and considering how they build the high performing teams they need to deliver outstanding customer experience.
Top Tips from hospitality leaders to overcome recruitment challenges and how to engage wider talent pools
We spoke directly to hospitality employers to capture their thoughts on how hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges; covering everything from keeping teams motivated, to reviewing benefits packages, training and development.
Looking back on 2022 and hospitality recruitment predictions for 2023 – featuring: Sally Beck General Manager at the Royal Lancaster Hotel and Jon Dawson Group Director of People Development at The Lore Group – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
In this edition of Recruiting in Hospitality, we look back at some of the great conversations we’ve had over the past year and remember some incredible guests.
Discover how BaxterStorey, the UK’s largest independent foodservice provider, recruits and retains talent
Loyalty is hard to win and easy to lose and with the hospitality industry facing a recruitment crisis, employees will increasingly look towards companies that will nurture their talents, pay well and help them to meet their career aspirations.
Methods to achieve a more representative face of the hospitality industry – featuring: Olajide Alabi, Equality & Inclusion Partner at Turtle Bay Restaurants and Daniel Jaghai, Senior Product Specialist at Stepstone
In this episode of Recruiting in Hospitality from Caterer.com, we explore Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the hospitality workplace with Olajide Alabi, Equality & Inclusion Partner at Turtle Bay Restaurants and Daniel Jaghai, Senior Product Specialist at Stepstone.
How to engage the next generation of hospitality workers
On average, the majority of people working in UK hospitality are aged between 20 and 24, according to research carried out by the CIPD in their 2019 Megatrends report. As an industry hospitality is powered by young talent at entry level, with many seeing hospitality as a stopgap job, looking for opportunities rather than a career. What can the sector do to engage and retain its young workforce?
75% of hospitality employees say pressure in the workplace is their biggest cause of stress, according to research conducted by Hospitality Action in 2018
In the UK last year 526,000 people suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, with 12.5 million working days lost, according to The Health & Safety Executive Labour Force Survey.
How ‘Chefs in Schools’ are educating and inspiring children about the benefits of cooking their own food, and championing careers in hospitality in the process
Chefs in Schools’ mission is to employ professional chefs to improve the quality of school meals, whilst educating and inspiring children about the benefits of cooking their own food from scratch.
Hospitality salaries jump by as much as 12% with 100s of jobs over £50k
Our report reveals that salaries for hospitality jobs have risen over the last year, increasing by up to 12% for some roles with a record number of hospitality jobs offering a salary of more than £50k.
Navigating through Brexit for hospitality businesses
23 June 2016, when the UK voted to leave the EU, seems a lifetime ago. Since then, the impact and regulations around Brexit have been confusing and there is still no clear roadmap for the hospitality sector.
Why chefs should consider changing careers to Food Technology Teachers
Hospitality skills are unquestionably transferable and for those thinking about a shift or new role, now could be the time to try something different.
One route available to chefs is teaching food technology and cookery in schools.
The importance of looking after your employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing
Good mental and emotional well-being are critical but how do you, as a leader or manager, make sure that your people are OK and, more importantly, should responsibility for your employees’ health and well-being rest with you?
Engage great talent as they start their career journey
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Recruitment & Retention Q&A with Meg Martin, Recruitment Manager at Tao Group
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How hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges and engage wider talent pools.
Top Tips from hospitality leaders to overcome recruitment challenges and how to engage wider talent pools
We spoke directly to hospitality employers to capture their thoughts on how hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges; covering everything from keeping teams motivated, to reviewing benefits packages, training and development.
Why you should involve your existing team in the hospitality recruitment process
There are significant benefits in getting your existing team involved in recruitment. Who knows your business better than your employees? They are your real asset when it comes to attracting top hospitality talent.
Video recruiting
Save time by asking candidates to pre-record interviews to quickly assess their suitability without the need for face-to-face meetings or telephone interviews.
Hard-working hospitality staff can expect £20 million in tips over the festive period, according to research conducted by Caterer.com in November 2019
As people prepare for weeks of festive cheer, the UK’s 3.2 million hospitality workers are gearing up for the most lucrative ‘tip season’ of the year
Evolvin’ Women offer skill development placements to unemployed women from rural areas and less privileged economic backgrounds
We caught up with Assia, learnt more about diversity and inclusion and the success Evolvin’ Women is achieving.
How to work out what’s needed for your next hospitality hire
Clarity on the role you are trying to fill is vital in attracting the right candidate for the role and in the long term could impact how long your new hire stays. If they are clear from the start on what they have signed themselves up for, they are more likely to stay long-term and be happy in the role.
Beyond Food launch crisis line to help those in need affected by lockdown – featuring: Simon Boyle – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Simon Boyle, Founder of Beyond Food shares the measures they have taken to help those struggling with mental well-being and financial challenges
How to develop an effective onboarding process
Onboarding plays a fundamental role for any company as it allows employees to acclimatise to their role, the company’s cultures, and what the company has to offer.
Jason Atherton, AA Chef’s Chef of the Year, talks about the value of recognition, industry perception, and hard work
Jason Atherton is the man behind The Social Company and deserved winner of a number of Michelin stars. His flagship restaurant ‘Pollen Street Social’ opened in April 2011 in Mayfair and was awarded a Michelin star within just six months of opening,
Join Walk for Wellbeing to promote better mental health and raise funds to support Hospitality Action
Walk For Wellbeing (previously known as Walk for Calm) has launched and is inviting the people of the hospitality industry to join its campaign to promote better mental health and raise funds to support the work of leading charity, Hospitality Action. Caterer.com are delighted to be sponsoring the event again this year, driving awareness of mental wellbeing and raising vital funds to support the incredible work of Hospitality Action.
How to prepare yourself and your team to get the very best from each interview
You’ve advertised your vacancy, got a shortlist and are ready to interview. Is there a magic formula and how can you prepare yourself and your team to get the very best from each interview?
Year in Review – 2022
Despite the various obstacles that 2022 presented, the hospitality sector demonstrated an incredible strength this is to be appreciated, supported and admired.
Hospitality salaries jump by as much as 12% with 100s of jobs over £50k
Our report reveals that salaries for hospitality jobs have risen over the last year, increasing by up to 12% for some roles with a record number of hospitality jobs offering a salary of more than £50k.
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