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Handling the media
Once you've developed your key messages and have scoped out your planned PR initiatives, it's important to put in place the working processes you.... more
(27 April 2005 15:02)
Portion control
Careful control of the amount of food served to every customer – or portion control – is essential if you are to stick to your profit margins. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Working in Africa
Once, Africa was one of the key destinations for overseas postings, particularly from the UK. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Getting started
Finding the ideal overseas job may take a bit more homework than for finding a job in the UK. Researching potential employers is a vital first step. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Working in the Caribbean
The place that most of us dream of as our ideal holiday destination can make for an interesting work stint. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Working in Europe part 2
Hungary and Poland
Newcomers to the European Union in 2004, these former Eastern Bloc countries are probably more likely to send workers to Britain.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Working in the Far East
Singapore
Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore has been independent since 1965. It has a free market economy, reliant mainly on.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Working in the Middle East
With literally hundreds of developments going on in the Middle East, it’s not surprising that so many people are seeking hospitality positions there. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Working in Australia and New Zealand
Do you fancy a stint in the land Down Under? Australia has become a hugely popular destination for those wanting to live and work abroad. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Getting work experience
Getting work experience can often mean getting your foot on the first rung of the career ladder. Look beyond the fact it will often mean no pay, and.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
First day at work
Having landed your dream job, you need to make sure you navigate the first day and week without giving your employer and work colleagues a chance to.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Psychometric Tests
Psychometric assessments or tests are used by employers to evaluate an employee’s potential and to match individual skills to the demands of specific.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Signing the contract
You’ve been offered the job you were interviewed for last week. Sure, you’re excited to have beaten the competition and been selected. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
On the Job Training
You’re having a review with your manager and she suggests that you go on a few training courses to update some of your skills. Initially, you may.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Resigning
You may be terribly tempted to leave a job with a two-fingered salute telling your colleagues and boss how much you dislike them and how dreadful the.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Starting a B&B
Running a B&B can be a really rewarding way of getting extra income out of your family home. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Starting a restaurant
You have the perfect idea for a new restaurant and are desperate to start it up. more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Starting a pub business
Running a pub is the dream job for many people; but anyone with even a little experience of working in a pub will know it is NOT an easy option and.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
Starting a hotel
You can just see yourself sitting behind reception, welcoming guests, showing them to their rooms and then pouring convivial pre-dinner drinks,.... more
(27 April 2005 00:00)
About the sponsor
As a recruitment specialist for the hospitality industry, Lister Charles has a constant insight into the HR departments of some of the key players in.... more
(26 April 2005 20:12)
About the judges
An expert and fully independent judging panel has been selected for The Caterer Group Best Places to Work in Hospitality Awards, 2006. more
(26 April 2005 20:00)
Restaurant management systems
Restaurant management systems span a variety of different functions, from Electronic point of sale (EPoS), to table reservations, through to back-end.... more
(26 April 2005 18:44)
Property management systems
Property management systems can be the brains of your operation. Understanding the various modules that can be included in your property management.... more
(26 April 2005 18:38)
Online booking systems
Online booking can dramatically widen your target audience, but deciding which approach to take and how far to automate the process can be daunting. more
(26 April 2005 18:25)
In-room technology
In-room technology is becoming more sophisticated as the demands of business and consumer travellers alike increase. Hoteliers must think about the.... more
(26 April 2005 18:09)
Handheld ordering systems
Being able to take your Electronic point of sale (EPoS) system with you to the table can reduce errors in the ordering process, and can give.... more
(26 April 2005 17:54)
EPoS systems
An EPoS system is far more than just a fancy till - it can be used to keep tabs on sales, detect fraud and even train staff. Are you making the most.... more
(26 April 2005 17:25)
Organic food
The on-going rise of organic food sales in the UK is an indication of the public’s increasing desire to buy and eat natural, unadulterated produce.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Local produce
A series of major food crises in recent years – including BSE, E-coli and foot and mouth – has encouraged chefs, restaurateurs and caterers to seek.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Creating a basic wine list
Whether you’ve got eight wines on your wine list or 800, your wine list is a hugely important part of your business, not to mention the overall image.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Matching food and wine
There are two schools of thought when it comes to matching food and wine: those who believe in it, and those who don’t.
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(26 April 2005 00:00)
Tasting wine and finding faults
You may think that all that slurping the wine buffs do on the TV looks rather silly, but it does have a purpose. The more you taste, the more you’ll.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Wine mark-ups
Nobody expects to pay shop prices for a bottle of wine in a restaurant, just as nobody expects to be ripped off. With the public becoming.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Selling wines
Once you’ve got your desired list in place, you need to sell it, and the key to selling wine is training - if your staff know the list, they’ll get.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Glossary of grape varieties
The world is the wine drinker’s oyster – or should that be bottle? The choice of wine on offer has never been so good, and it’s getting bigger every.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Setting up a wine supplier network
Today's consumers are increasingly wine-savvy, therefore it is important that you get your wine list right and that you have the right suppliers. more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
Planning a grazing menu
Traditional three-course meals are increasingly being replaced by multi-course menus.
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(26 April 2005 00:00)
Hotel phone systems
Hotel phone systems are changing as new technologies are introduced, such as the ability to make calls over the Internet. But just because new.... more
(26 April 2005 00:00)
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