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Wake-up call – Do you know what rights agency workers have?

ChefsXpertHR Small Business - a service run by Caterer and Hotelkeepere_SSRqs sister website, XpertHR - explains your responsibilities with regard to the Agency Workers Regulations
Posted: 25 November 2011 | 16:32

Jamie Oliver slams Government for 'eroding' school meal standards

Jamie Oliver has stepped up the second wave of his school meals campaign by slamming Education Secretary Michael Gove for "eroding" nutritional standards. The celebrity chef spoke out against the Government's decision not to make nutritional standards mandatory in free schools and academies...
Posted: 25 November 2011 | 16:23

Elior awarded multi-million pound contract extension at Linklaters

2011 logo redesignElior has been awarded a multi-million pound contract extension at global law firm Linklaters' London offices at One Silk Street. The three-year deal follows hot on the heals of Elior at Linklaters picking up a MIDAS award for the best premium business and industry restaurant...
Posted: 25 November 2011 | 14:56

Chartwells wins £4.5m school meals deal at Derby City Council

Compass Group's education division Chartwells has won a three-year deal with Derby City Council worth £4.5m. The contract will see the caterer deliver catering services to 5,700 pupils across 32 primary and special schools in the city.
Posted: 25 November 2011 | 13:48

Compass cuts out eight tonnes of salt per year by reducing sachet size

Compass Group logo Compass Group has taken almost eight tonnes of salt a year out of its offer by reducing the contents of its salt sachets by 25%. The move follows the launch of the Government's Responsibility Deal in March, which saw the catering giant commit to three pledges that put health and wellbeing high on the business's agenda.
Posted: 24 November 2011 | 14:55

Caterer and Hotelkeeper launches new jobs and recruiter website

Caterer and Hotelkeeper jobsThis week Caterer and Hotelkeeper has launched a new jobs and recruiter site - www.catererandhotelkeeper.com/jobs - with improved functionality to help you find the job you want faster, and to help operators find the best recruits.
Posted: 24 November 2011 | 13:29

Vince Cable announces plans to simplify hiring and firing

Vince CableBusiness Secretary Vince Cable has detailed changes to employment law designed to make it easier for small businesses to let employees go. The Government will consider exempting "micro-firms" (those with fewer than 10 employees) from employment regulations.
Posted: 23 November 2011 | 13:13

Compass sees flat operating profit, but promising contract retention

Operating profit at Compass Group's UK and Ireland business remains broadly flat at £114m, which the company described as "progressive improvement" on the 3.3% decline it saw last year...
Posted: 23 November 2011 | 13:12

Elior launches in-house Chef School

2011 logo redesignContract caterer Elior has launched the Elior Chef School, a project dedicated to the training and development of chefs within its business. Conceived by learning and development manager Tammy Starling, the chef school will feature interactive workshops by senior Elior chefs as well as...
Posted: 22 November 2011 | 15:04

Keith Prowse warns of bogus hospitality providers

Keith Prowse logoHospitality provider Keith Prowse has issued a warning to UK businesses to beware of being mis-sold corporate hospitality. Suppliers looking to cash in are already trying to sell hospitality packages for the World Athletics Championships 2017...
Posted: 22 November 2011 | 14:05

Sodexo awarded bronze Soil Association Food for Life Catering Mark

sodexo logoSodexo has been awarded the Soil Association's Food for Life Bronze Catering Mark for serving fresh and healthy meals in all its UK primary schools. The Catering Mark is a unique scheme which recognises caterers and restaurants who serve fresh food that is free from controversial additives.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 19:09

Compass to buy back £500m of shares

Compass Group logoCompass Group is expected to outline plans to buy back £500m of shares when it announces its annual results this week. The world's largest caterer will announce the move alongside its latest profit figures, which are forecast to exceed £1b, the Sunday Times reported.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 17:46

Take a French lesson in seasonal specialities

Mark LewisAfter a fortnight in France, I returned home last weekend with the lasting impression that the French enjoy a far healthier relationship with their food and drink than we do.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 16:32

7 Day Catering names Jayne Enskat marketing manager

Jayne EnskatIndependent contract caterer 7 Day Catering has named Jayne Enskat as marketing manager. Reporting to John Hamill, regional operations director, her remit will focus on maximising the customer experience, whilst increasing turnover and driving sales throughout client sites.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 16:13

Minute on the Clock – Simon Hulstone

Simon HulstoneSimon Hulstone, head chef at the Michelin-starred Elephant in Torquay, will create the London 2012 Olympic menu for British Airways (BA) under the one-on-one mentorship of Heston Blumenthal. He tells Caterer and Hotelkeeper about the BA Great Britons programme
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 15:31

Words from the Wise – Charles Beer

Charles BeerCharles Beer, managing partner of the Crown Group, shares his business secrets
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 15:18

Lord's says Olympic break won't affect demand for corporate hospitality at cricket matches

Lord's cricket groundCricket hospitality won't be affected by a six-week break for the London 2012 Games, according to official Olympic venue Lord's cricket ground. The "home of cricket" will be transformed into the home of archery for the Olympic and Paralympic Games next year. But in response to speculation, Lord's has confirmed that it doesn't anticipate demand for cricket will be affected, citing an uplift of 10% pre-sale booking enquiries.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 11:17

Charlton House wins £5m deal with Thames Water

Clearwater HouseCharlton House has been awarded a £5m multi-site catering contract with Thames Water, ahead of long-term incumbent BaxterStorey. The five-year deal, which started on 3 October, sees a team of 23 Charlton House staff provide catering services to 2,100 people...
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 10:50

ISS wins 10-year deal at White Rose Office Park in Leeds

ISS logoISS Facility Services Food and Hospitality has won a 10-year deal to cater for 5,000 people working the White Rose Office Park in Leeds. Worth £1.5m a year, the contract will see ISS provide restaurant, hospitality and conference and banqueting services to the Yorkshire business park.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 10:46

Sophie Welsh joins Cooks & Partners as events manager

Sophie WelshSophie Welsh has joined London events specialists Cooks & Partners as events manager. After completing a cookery course at the Orchards School of Cookery in Worcestershire, she spent a season cooking in a chalet in Verbier.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 10:33

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