New solutions to hospitality recruitment challenges and advice on improving communications with teams.
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.
Did you know that people over 50 now make up 34% of the hospitality sector’s workforce?
With over 20 years of hospitality and apprenticeship experience, Umbrella Training are one of the most highly-regarded learning and development experts in the sector.
The scarcity of hospitality candidates is expected to persist for the foreseeable future, so it is crucial for companies to showcase their successes, the value of their business and to fully utilise all of this as an effective tool to engage the new talent pools they need.
For 115 years, the Mandarin Oriental London Hyde Park has represented the pinnacle of luxury in Knightsbridge.
Beautiful and stylish, the hotel has been a go-to destination for those seeking the best service and accommodation London has to offer.
In 2016, the hotel embarked upon its biggest renovation ever, investing £100 million to maintain its reputation as the most desirable hotel in the capital.
Just weeks before its reopening a major fire closed the hotel. It was a blow for the team at Mandarin Oriental, after all their hard work and preparation to once again welcome the public.
A fast, flexible route to the right candidates with Video Recruitment (powered by Cammio)
You’re a leader in hospitality, but are you also a mentor? What’s the difference? And how can you boost your skills to offer guidance, support and direction to your teams by becoming both?
We caught up with Robert Richardson, GM at The Cave Hotel & Resort and Vice-Chair of the Institute of Hospitality, and Rachael Stevens, Guest Services Manager at South Lodge and Chair of the Sussex branch of the Institute of Hospitality to discuss what they see as the value of both leadership and mentoring.
Our research, which surveyed 100 hospitality hiring decision makers and 2,000 UK adults, finds over half (51%) of hospitality businesses are increasing their staffing levels by hiring on average eight new workers, which according to our research, could boost hospitality hiring by almost 700,000 more staff this festive season.
Welcome to our Recruiting in Hospitality podcast from Caterer.com
Are you looking for ways to improve employee engagement, productivity, and retention in your business?
In this edition, we talk about apprenticeships in hospitality.
Why apprenticeships are so important to the hospitality industry, especially in the current climate?
How do modern apprenticeship schemes differ from what has come before and how do employers make the most of the Apprenticeship Levy?
In September, Kellie Rixon, MBE, becomes Chair of the Institute of Hospitality.
Caterer.com caught up with Kellie during a recent visit to Scotland to find out about her plans for the Institute and ‘what happens next?’
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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.
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.
In the first part of our fascinating conversation with Jose Ruiz and Elsie Koopman from London EDITION, we discuss how the hotel attracts and recruits talent and about the huge part that culture plays in the process.
Did you know that people over 50 now make up 34% of the hospitality sector’s workforce?
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?
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.
Leadership is a choice, not a job title, but with so many leadership styles to adopt, what really makes a leader stand out?
Career progression is one of the key ways to retain your top talent. Most have come to expect this as part of their employment and during the course of their employment with you will want to develop new skills, so employers need to find ways to create these opportunities or risk losing their best talent in some cases.
‘Invest in your people in order to retain them’ was the clear message to hospitality industry employers in a survey of 21,000 global hospitality workers.
With over 20 years of hospitality and apprenticeship experience, Umbrella Training are one of the most highly-regarded learning and development experts in the sector.
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.
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.
The hospitality sector is awash with ambition and growth, powered by our amazing community and the charities that work hard to support those working within it.
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.
In the first part of our fascinating conversation with Jose Ruiz and Elsie Koopman from London EDITION, we discuss how the hotel attracts and recruits talent and about the huge part that culture plays in the process.
Did you know that people over 50 now make up 34% of the hospitality sector’s workforce?
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?
Inspired by celebrities including Beyoncé, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ariana Grande and Ellie Goulding, Britons are embracing ‘Veganuary’ in record numbers.
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.
Leadership is a choice, not a job title, but with so many leadership styles to adopt, what really makes a leader stand out?
‘Invest in your people in order to retain them’ was the clear message to hospitality industry employers in a survey of 21,000 global hospitality workers.
Career progression is one of the key ways to retain your top talent. Most have come to expect this as part of their employment and during the course of their employment with you will want to develop new skills, so employers need to find ways to create these opportunities or risk losing their best talent in some cases.
With over 20 years of hospitality and apprenticeship experience, Umbrella Training are one of the most highly-regarded learning and development experts in the sector.
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?
Below is your step-by-step guide to advertising a job on Caterer.com.
Before you get started, be sure that you have:
Rejecting interview candidates can often be a difficult but is a natural part of the hiring process. How you deliver the feedback will differentiate your company from the rest.
The Walk for Wellbeing 2023 is a-go! From September 30th to October 15th you are invited to join the hospitality community in walking for a good cause.
With response from over 3,000 voices within hospitality, BIH’s Inside Hospitality Report looks at how our sector can do better when it comes to EDI practices.
A fast, flexible route to the right candidates with Video Recruitment (powered by Cammio)
It’s time to reveal your amazing people. Entries are now open for the 2019 Caterer.com People Awards.
How hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges and engage wider talent pools.
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.
How hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges and engage wider talent pools.
Culture is a necessary component for your company as it defines your corporate identity and therefore, magnifies the growth and success associated with that.
Good candidate experience is a vital part of the recruitment process. In a competitive job market, it’s increasingly important to attract quality candidates and ensure that they remain engaged throughout the process. David Beveridge, Head of Operations and Sales, PeopleBank.
Recruitment trends change constantly as the next big thing appears on the horizon, with savvy employers using a cocktail of methods to entice candidates into their organisations.
Are you one of them?
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With wedding season fast approaching, our research* reveals that laid-back wedding receptions are on the up, with 1.8 million people opting for a pub wedding. Londoners are most likely to choose to go casual, with 72% of guests saying they are attending more laid-back wedding receptions in 2022.
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.
Career progression is one of the key ways to retain your top talent. Most have come to expect this as part of their employment and during the course of their employment with you will want to develop new skills, so employers need to find ways to create these opportunities or risk losing their best talent in some cases.
From industry report findings to advice on employee mental health issues, discover a wealth of information on hiring the very best hospitality talent.
Advice on a wealth of topics, giving you all you need to know on how to best managing your teams.
Experience is key to a strong team. How do you retain the best talent and develop your hospitality teams? Find out how here.
All the latest from Caterer.com
Reports and advice to help and inspire hospitality recruiters.
New solutions to hospitality recruitment challenges and advice on improving communications with teams.
Great advice on how to best create a strong and inviting working environment.
Welcome to the Recruiting in Hospitality podcasts from Caterer.com. In each programme we invite top guests from the world of hospitality to discuss issues affecting employers. We talk recruitment, development and retention as well as matters concerning you and your teams.
Stay ahead of the curve and get insider information on the ever-evolving face of hospitality recruitment.
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