How to create new careers in hospitality – featuring: Tom Aikens – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Welcome to our Recruiting in Hospitality podcast from Caterer.com
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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.
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Springboard Ambassadors – How to change the poor perception of careers in hospitality and to attract more people into your roles – featuring: Patricia Teixeira from Springboard, Esther Brittan from Hilton and Michael Taylor from Sodexo – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Founded in 1990, Springboard was created by Stephen Moss to support the hospitality industry. It continues to provide advice, training and skills courses to those at the start of their career and helps tackle the challenges faced by the industry, including skills shortages and the misrepresentation of careers in the hospitality industry.
Abby Mellors, Winner of The HR in Hospitality Rising Star Award on why it’s so important to show hospitality as a viable career – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Caterer.com has been a committed supporter of HR in Hospitality for many years. Their annual Awards of Excellence is an amazing celebration of the fantastic work being carried out for hospitality team members across the industry.
Hospitality in Scotland after lockdown and what’s different about The CiS Excellence Awards? – featuring: Alex Buchanan from CateringScotland.com – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
After a year off due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Catering in Scotland Excellence Awards returns in partnership with Caterer.com. We spoke to Alex Buchanan from CateringScotland.com about the awards and his feelings about reopening.
Could ex-offenders help to fill the hospitality skills shortage?? – featuring: Joshua Jarvis from Wing Shack and Greg Mangham from Only a Pavement Away – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
As the hospitality industry continues the process of rebuilding, focus is heavily on the workforce and rebuilding teams, but businesses are struggling to find the right candidates with the right skills. – Could ex-offenders help to fill the skills shortage gaps? Are hospitality employers willing to give them a second chance?
Exciting times ahead for the Institute of Hospitality as Kellie Rixon becomes Chair – featuring: Kellie Rixon – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
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?’
Lockdown has changed casual dining habits – featuring: YO! Sushi – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Dan Grantham, Talent Engagement Manager at Y0! Sushi on surviving lockdown, having fun, staying healthy and the future of casual dining in the UK.
The Spirit of Hospitality – featuring: Robbie Laidlaw and Chris Mitchell from Genuine Dining – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
In this episode of Recruiting in Hospitality, Lancelot Narayan talks to Robbie Laidlaw and Chris Mitchell from Genuine Dining. Both will be taking part in The Sprit of Hospitality, where they will be rowing the Atlantic in aid of Hospitality Action.
The impact of stress on hospitality people and why it’s so important to take positive action to build strong, resilient teams – featuring: Jasper Wellbeing – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
16 years ago, Shane Cooke, founder of Jasper Wellbeing, left his native Teesside and moved south to become a chef. After a career that has included working at a Michelin starred restaurant, Shane quit the industry and retrained as a workplace resilience and wellbeing practitioner.
Hospitality Skills Planning – featuring: Klaudia Mitura, Sally Prescott & Adam Harwood – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
In our recent episode of ‘Recruiting in Hospitality’, Lancelot Narayan spoke to Klaudia Mitura, Learning & Development Specialist and host the ‘& Happiness’ podcast, Sally Prescott, Director of Zest for Life and Adam Harwood, Head of Learning & Development at D&D London.
Factors negatively affecting mental health in the hospitality workplace – featuring: Kris Hall from The Burnt Chef Project – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
In a recent survey, 84% of hospitality professionals questioned had experienced some kind of mental health issue within their career and 46% would not feel comfortable talking about their health concerns with their colleagues.
Engaging The Next Generation of Hospitality – featuring: Sally Beck General Manager of the Royal Lancaster Hotel – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
What can hospitality leaders do to ignite young people’s interest in hospitality? How can young people help others forge a great hospitality career? – What can we, as an industry, do to engage the next generation to believe that an amazing career in hospitality is for them?
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How to create new careers in hospitality – featuring: Tom Aikens – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Welcome to our Recruiting in Hospitality podcast from Caterer.com
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.
Building a diverse and inclusive hospitality workplace for innovation and success
In part two of our Hiring Strategies sessions, Caterer.com lifted the lid on the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating dynamic, innovative and successful hospitality workforces.
User guide: help creating your job ad
Below is your step-by-step guide to advertising a job on Caterer.com.
Before you get started, be sure that you have:
- Set up an account.
- Added a company logo.
- Decided on a job title.
- Written a job description.
- Defined the salary you want to offer.
Springboard Ambassadors – How to change the poor perception of careers in hospitality and to attract more people into your roles – featuring: Patricia Teixeira from Springboard, Esther Brittan from Hilton and Michael Taylor from Sodexo – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Founded in 1990, Springboard was created by Stephen Moss to support the hospitality industry. It continues to provide advice, training and skills courses to those at the start of their career and helps tackle the challenges faced by the industry, including skills shortages and the misrepresentation of careers in the hospitality industry.
User guide: using the Caterer.com CV Database
Below is your step-by-step guide to using the Caterer.com CV Database, a tool which lets you take control of your hiring by easily searching for candidates.
Filter searches by skillset and location, see candidates’ application history, contact the best suited, and set up alerts to find others who fit the brief.
1.7 million kids in the UK prefer dining out to their parents’ home cooking, according to research conducted by Caterer.com in December 2019
Dining habits of UK families reveals that restaurateurs are hiring people with childcare experience to accommodate the growing family dining market.
Hospitality is now the workplace of choice for over 50s with more than 165K joining the sector in 3 years
Did you know that people over 50 now make up 34% of the hospitality sector’s workforce?
Abby Mellors, Winner of The HR in Hospitality Rising Star Award on why it’s so important to show hospitality as a viable career – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Caterer.com has been a committed supporter of HR in Hospitality for many years. Their annual Awards of Excellence is an amazing celebration of the fantastic work being carried out for hospitality team members across the industry.
Leading with empathy and compassion makes difficult situations easier to manage, which ultimately increases the bottom-line
Leadership is a choice, not a job title, but with so many leadership styles to adopt, what really makes a leader stand out?
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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.
Hospitality Hiring Insider: The hospitality recruitment trends of H1 2024
Caterer.com’s Hospitality Hiring Insider provides a detailed view of hospitality hiring trends from the first half of 2024, including job postings, candidate activity, and salary benchmarks.
Hospitality charities to support in 2024
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.
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.
How to create new careers in hospitality – featuring: Tom Aikens – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Welcome to our Recruiting in Hospitality podcast from Caterer.com
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.
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.
Discover how London EDITION, one of London’s most prestigious 5-star hotels, recruits and retains talent
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.
Hospitality Hiring Insider: The hospitality recruitment trends of Q3 2024
The latest Caterer.com’s Hospitality Hiring Insider provides a comprehensive view of hospitality hiring trends in H2 2024, including job postings, search trends, and salary benchmarks.
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.
Building a diverse and inclusive hospitality workplace for innovation and success
In part two of our Hiring Strategies sessions, Caterer.com lifted the lid on the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating dynamic, innovative and successful hospitality workforces.
How IHG is tackling challenges in a competitive hiring market
In the dynamic world of hospitality recruitment, the talent market is in constant flux. Just when you think you’ve secured the perfect hire, another challenge arises, making it increasingly difficult to find, hire, and retain top talent. Caterer.com spoke to Mitch Armstrong, Talent Acquisitions Manager for IHG Hotels and Resorts in the UK, a global company with 19 brands in 100 countries with over 300,000 employees worldwide. We asked Mitch his views on the recruitment challenges IHG faces and how they are addressing these issues.
User guide: help creating your job ad
Below is your step-by-step guide to advertising a job on Caterer.com.
Before you get started, be sure that you have:
- Set up an account.
- Added a company logo.
- Decided on a job title.
- Written a job description.
- Defined the salary you want to offer.
Springboard Ambassadors – How to change the poor perception of careers in hospitality and to attract more people into your roles – featuring: Patricia Teixeira from Springboard, Esther Brittan from Hilton and Michael Taylor from Sodexo – Recruiting in Hospitality podcast
Founded in 1990, Springboard was created by Stephen Moss to support the hospitality industry. It continues to provide advice, training and skills courses to those at the start of their career and helps tackle the challenges faced by the industry, including skills shortages and the misrepresentation of careers in the hospitality industry.
1.7 million kids in the UK prefer dining out to their parents’ home cooking, according to research conducted by Caterer.com in December 2019
Dining habits of UK families reveals that restaurateurs are hiring people with childcare experience to accommodate the growing family dining market.
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How to give constructive feedback to unsuccessful candidates
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.
Put your best foot forward for hospitality! Walk for Wellbeing 2023
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.
Be Inclusive Hospitality’s Inside Hospitality Report Launch
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.
Meet the person behind the CV, right from the start
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Introducing Caterer.com People Awards 2019
It’s time to reveal your amazing people. Entries are now open for the 2019 Caterer.com People Awards.
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.
Recruitment & Retention Q&A with Gemma Aylard, Recruitment Manager at Peach Pubs
How hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges and engage wider talent pools.
Recruitment & Retention Q&A with Meg Martin, Recruitment Manager at Tao Group
How hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges and engage wider talent pools.
Peoplebank to sponsor the ‘Candidate Experience Award’ award Caterer.com People Awards 2019
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.
De Vere Hotel Group’s 8% increase in retention for their 90-day induction process saw them win the ‘On-Boarding Programme’ award at Caterer.com People Awards 2018
Great employers want to create a confident, enthusiastic work force. They also want their employees to remain with them for as long as possible, and in order to do so, creating a solid on-boarding programme is essential.
Over 50s boost retirement income with hospitality jobs
Growing numbers of workers over 50 are taking on jobs in the UK’s pubs, restaurants and hotels in order to boost their retirement income as the sector’s labour shortage and rising cost of living prompts a shift in its workforce.
How developing your team can drive progression
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.
1.8 Million people say ‘I do’ to pub weddings as the hospitality industry gears up for busy season
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.
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.
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