Staffing
Restaurants still struggling to hire skilled staff after industry 'exodus'
Restaurants are still struggling to hire staff with the right skills after an “exodus” of people from the hospitality industry during the pandemic.
Government-backed hospitality jobs scheme launches in Wales
A government-backed scheme to train jobseekers to work in hospitality has launched in Cardiff this week.
MP backs calls to ban unpaid trial shifts
Chef recruitment remains ‘challenging’ at Ottolenghi group
Viewpoint: Visa fee rise is another obstacle in the uphill battle to recruit skilled workers
Real Living Wage increases by 10%
Miller & Carter defends tipping policy after trade union backlash
Steakhouse restaurant group Miller & Carter has defended its tipping policies over claims the system in[...]
Hospitality job vacancies up 32,000 on pre-pandemic levels
The number of job vacancies in the hospitality industry has risen by 32,000 since before the[...]
Hospitality industry overlooked in review of shortage occupation list
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has not recommended any hospitality roles be added to the shortage[...]
Viewpoint: Why education is the answer to equity
There is an appetite for training in diversity and inclusion, so why are employees not being[...]
Hospitality vacancies fall for fourth consecutive month
The number of job vacancies in the hospitality sector fell to 124,000 between May and July 2023, with figures down by 47,000 compared to the same time last year."
Industry veterans launch free hospitality training scholarship
A group of hospitality industry veterans have launched a charitable training scheme aimed at tackling staff shortages in the sector.
Gen Z more likely to apply for jobs via social media, study shows
Young people aged between 18 and 30-years-old are the most likely demographic to apply for jobs on social media, according to a survey from KAM and Hospitality Rising.
Scheme to attract and retain hospitality staff launches in Northern Ireland
A collaborative scheme has been launched to boost training and development opportunities for hospitality and tourism[...]
Renewed calls for chefs to be added to shortage occupation list
Hospitality trade bodies have reiterated calls for the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to add chefs to[...]
UKHospitality: Immigration system 'not working effectively' for businesses
The UK’s immigration system is “not working effectively for businesses” as restaurants, hotels and pubs continue[...]
‘We overpromote managers’, warns pub group HR executive
Liz Flynn, people director at London pub group Cubitt House, has warned operators to avoid the[...]
Hospitality job vacancies remain 'stubbornly high'
The number of job vacancies in the hospitality industry has fallen by 37,000 over the past year, although the sector continues to struggle with staff shortages."
Hospitality Rising hits 100,000 job applications
Industry-wide recruitment campaign and jobs board Hospitality Rising has attracted over 100,000 job applications in less than six months.
Spotlight on: Robots
Automation can rescue hospitality from daily drudgery and operational headaches, saving time, paperwork, and giving staff valuable time with the customer
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