James Russell

Zest Quest Asia, the competition founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, and responsible for introducing many student chefs to the myriad cuisines of Asia, announces its Financial Support Scheme for teams entering the 2025 competition. Grants of £1,000 will be available on application to the competition organisers for up to six colleges fulfilling the criteria, […]

By Denis Sheehan FIH In a shocking report published by the BBC last week, a disabled woman attending a job interview with a Toby Carvery restaurant , owned and operated by Mitchells & Butlers, in Billingham, Teesside claimed she was told by the interviewer when the interviewer realised she had disabilities, the job “isn’t […]

This November, The Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner will take place for the first time at The Alverton, a luxury hotel hidden in the heart of the city of Truro, to celebrate Cornish food and drink with Hospitality Action, a very special charity, at the centre of it all. With a mission to support and assist […]

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The Gold Service Scholarship 2025 launched on 2 September at the Corinthia London with more than 200 people gathering to discuss the key issues impacting the hospitality sector. Speaking at the event, Clare Smyth, chef patron of three-Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth said: “We don’t value service enough in the UK, I actually get emotional […]

Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa is working with the University of Dundee to develop the next generation of hospitality talent. The hotel has five team members currently completing an Honours Degree in Business Management as part of the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme. The hotel, which was recently shortlisted for a Developing the Young Workforce Award, […]

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne has announced the appointment of James Perry as its new General Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Perry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. Perry’s career began in 1994, after completing a degree in Political Science at the London Guildhall University. Although […]

SOMA, a minimalist speakeasy from Kricket co-founders Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby, opened its doors in Canary Wharf last week alongside their latest Kricket restaurant. After making a splash on Denman Street in Soho in September 2021, SOMA quickly earned widespread acclaim, culminating in its win for Best Bar at the GQ Food & Drink […]

With a new academic year about to commence in the UK, Angela Maher, Chief Executive Officer at Savoy Educational Trust, reviews the efforts being made in schools to present hospitality as a credible career choice for young people. September signifies the start of a new academic year for secondary school students. A fresh start indicated […]

New polling for IPPR, the TUC and Persuasion UK by Opinium has found that a clear majority of employers support stronger rights for workers, including specific policies announced by the government. Two-thirds (68 per cent) of senior decision-makers and middle managers, including six in 10 (61 per cent) small businesses, believe that the rights of […]