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The hospitality industry is missing out on young talent, warns BHA

Bob CottonThe hospitality industry is missing out on large numbers of talented graduates every year, the chief executive of the British Hospitality Association warned last night.
Posted: 07 October 2008 | 08:00

Charity launched to improve diversity in hospitality

One and All FoundationThe One and All Foundation, the new charity dedicated to improving diversity in the hospitality sector, officially launched yesterday in London.
Posted: 02 October 2008 | 13:01

Develop internal talent to tackle skills shortage

Peter Lederer,Peter Lederer, chair of the new hospitality diversity body, One and All Foundation, says that the industry could solve the skills shortage in an instant by looking more closely at internal talent
Posted: 02 October 2008 | 12:22

BHA and People 1st welcome decision to include chefs on occupation list

chef in kitchenThe British Hospitality Association (BHA) and sector skills council People 1st have welcomed the Government’s decision to include skilled chefs on the UK shortage occupation list.
Posted: 11 September 2008 | 12:45

Chinese catering near meltdown due to clampdown on illegal workers

BIA HQ, Lunar House - Jonathan Player/Rex FeaturesThe Chinese Immigration Concern Committee (CICC) has warned the Government that there is a “real danger of meltdown” in the ethnic catering industry after the introduction of a points-based system for skilled workers.
Posted: 09 July 2008 | 08:00

Crown Group sets up own Dragons' Den

Crown GroupContract caterer The Crown Group has unveiled plans to launch its very own version of the hit BBC series Dragons’ Den.
Posted: 01 July 2008 | 08:00

Jamie Oliver backed Fifteen Leeds takes step closer to reality

Jamie OliverThe Fifteen Foundation, the Jamie Oliver inspired charitable restaurant trust, is in talks to open a third UK site in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Posted: 01 July 2008 | 06:30

Chefs amongst happiest workers in the UK

Chef at workChefs and catering staff are among the happiest workers in the UK, according to a new survey by City & Guilds.
Posted: 04 June 2008 | 00:01

Migrant workforce returns to Europe over weak pound

waiterLow exchange rate means Eastern Europeans working in hospitality are now looking for jobs outside the UK
Posted: 22 May 2008 | 07:00

Diplomas will help tackle skills crisis

studying in the libraryCaterer´s Hotelier of the Year Michael Gray has praised the Government's new diplomas for 14-19 year olds, heralding them as the potential solution to the industry's staffing crisis.
Posted: 04 March 2008 | 10:25

UK curry houses face staffing crisis

curryThe UK faces a curry house staffing crisis if the Government does not ease restrictions on Bangladeshi migrant workers, experts have warned.
Posted: 13 February 2008 | 14:00

Industry defends UK workers after BHA 'lazy' claim

waiterThe hospitality industry's largest employers have hit back at the chief executive of the British Hospitality Association after he claimed that UK workers were "unemployable".
Posted: 17 January 2008 | 08:00

Industry warning over temps' rights

Growing Parlimentary support for additional rights for temporary workers could create an "administrative nightmare" for hotel companies hiring agency staff, the British Hospitality Association (BHA) has warned.
Posted: 20 December 2007 | 10:00

Put our jobless back to work

Grant HearnHospitality employers should follow Travelodge's lead and look to fill skills gaps with the long-term unemployed, argues Grant Hearn, chief executive of the budget hotel chain
Posted: 12 November 2007 | 11:39

New work permit policy will affect recruitment

chefChanges to work permit policy for non-EU nationals looking to work in the UK could lead to chronic staff shortages for the hospitality industry, experts have warned.
Posted: 02 November 2007 | 08:00

New immigration system won't help skills shortage

chef ini kitchenThe Government's new points-based immigration system could damage industries suffering from acute skills shortages such as hospitality, an expert has warned.
Posted: 19 October 2007 | 10:59

Travelodge commits to helping long-term jobseekers

TravelodgeTravelodge today signed an agreement with the Government committing to guaranteed job interviews for long-term unemployed registered at JobCentre Plus.
Posted: 09 October 2007 | 10:57

Government plans £5m investment in new apprenticeships

The Government has unveiled plans to deliver 200 new apprenticeships in hospitality and customer service in London as part of new £5m investment to improve training ahead of the 2012 Olympics.
Posted: 04 October 2007 | 14:00

People 1st calls on industry to help research qualification reform

chefs studyingHospitality operators have been urged to contribute to new research on qualifications reform being spearheaded by sector skills council People 1st.
Posted: 02 October 2007 | 07:00

Hiring in hospitality industry slows

chefs in the kitchenDemand for jobs in hospitality has fallen over the last month, according to the Monster Employment Index for Europe.
Posted: 11 September 2007 | 13:15

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