In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...

Are you a leader to look up to?
In a special leadership-themed issue we ask whether leaders are born or made, and what makes a good leader. Meanwhile, leading lights in the industry share their tips, advice and expertise.

Caterer Interview
Catey winner and Prezzo chief executive Jonathan Kaye explains how the firm has successfully traded through the recession and gives his thoughts on discount vouchers, Mexican food and the future of the Caffe Uno brand.

The state of the nation
We examine the People 1st State of the Nation report for a snapshot of the employment situation and examine why transient labour costs the hospitality and tourism industry £33.4m a year.

WorldSkills
Skills Minister John Hayes explains his passion for apprentices, craftsmanship an why he is a big fan of WorldSkills London 2012.

Leaders united
In the first part of a series of extracts from Learnpurple's forthcoming book, Purple your People, the author and company CEO Jane Sunley discusses leadership at all levels.

Business tracker
For the third operator in our Profiting from 2012 Business Tracker series we visit Windsor, where Chrys and Hannah Fisher are gearing up for a running start at the Palmer Arms in Dorney.

Developing talent without the decibels
Do head chefs really have to be tough-talking, no-nonsense dictators. We look at how to lead a brigade without histrionics.

Plus - the latest news, skills, inspiration, advice, the latest jobs and much more.

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By James Stagg

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