Hello, I’m Rosalind Mullen and my job title is “acting” features editor… And no, that doesn’t mean I’m assessing theatrical performance in the hospitality industry – what it does mean is that I’m looking after the features desk on behalf of Helen Adkins, who’s on maternity leave until the summer.
It’s familiar territory for me as I was features editor for countless years until 2003 when I went freelance to spend more time with my son. Less familiar is the wonderful world of blogging, so you’ll have to bear with me while I wrestle with what is now bewilderingly called “multi-platform journalism”.
As a journalist, I get a buzz from reporting on this industry. Over the years, I’ve tracked your resilience through many difficult issues, including foot & mouth, BSE and the fall-out from 9/11. Looking ahead, I’m particularly keen to report on how you handle the inevitable pressure to tackle Green issues, so maybe you can keep me in the loop.
In short, I enjoy your world - it’s stimulating, exciting and fun – but I confess I’d much rather be a guest than have to deal with the public, and as for cooking, I’m afraid I’m renowned for cordon noir rather than cordon bleu. The bonus is that I’m one of your biggest customers – with an added incentive to keep an eye on you all.
