In any business, it's vital to keep staff happy to avoid staff turnover and to build a strong team. The hospitality industry can at times be particularly stressful - and building a great kitchen team is never easy!
Ellie Burgoyne
Recent Posts
Could your staff be happier?
Feb 10, 2020 11:00:55 AM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers, Staff Retention, Chef
Are YOU having issues with no-shows?
Jan 30, 2020 2:34:31 PM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers, No Shows, Chef
In any restaurant that has a reservation system, no-shows are inevitable. However, there are also lots of steps you can take to reduce them drastically! We have spoken to four experienced chefs about their thoughts on reducing no-shows, and here is their advice.
3 ethical marketing tips for eco-friendly businesses
Dec 6, 2019 2:17:19 PM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Restaurant Marketing, Restaurant Sustainability, Hospitality Influencers
Jonathan Birch is Creative Director at the SEO and digital marketing agency Glass Digital. With eight years' worth of industry experience, he knows a thing or two about devising the perfect marketing campaign for a particular business. Here, he shares his expert tips for promoting eco-friendly hospitality businesses.
World Vegan Month!
Nov 1, 2019 10:06:09 AM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers
November is World Vegan Month! Whether you’ve been a vegan for 50 years or you’ve never tried veganism, there are changes we can all make to help save the planet!
How to have a banging bonfire night!
Oct 29, 2019 9:00:00 AM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers
Bonfire Night has always been one of my favourite days of the year, and I’ve always loved firework displays and sparklers! Here’s some information on the History of Bonfire Night, and how you can enjoy yourself while keeping safe and sustainable!
Make your Halloween SCARILY sustainable!
Oct 24, 2019 9:00:00 AM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers
Happy Halloween! As one of my favourite holidays, I'm super excited to write about it, and to be able to give some tips on how you can have a fantastic yet sustainable Halloween!
Is your business really making the most of social media?
Oct 17, 2019 12:50:36 PM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Social Media
In today's modern world, it is vital that all businesses are utilising social media to promote their products and services to potential customers. Here's some advice from two social media experts on how to make the most of social media for any business!
Hospitality consultants share their advice on starting your career in hospitality
Oct 16, 2019 8:59:08 PM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers, Hospitality Consultant, Career Advice
Starting any career is daunting! To put your mind at ease, here are 4 experienced hospitality consultants sharing their advice on how to get off to a fantastic start in your new hospitality career!
World Food Day
Oct 15, 2019 11:29:47 AM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Hospitality Influencers
Here at Carbon Free Dining, we are super passionate about ending poverty, World Food Day is here and it's definitely an event worth talking about. The 16th of October is a day to raise even more awareness on #ZeroHunger - an initiative that aims to ensure every member of our population has access to a healthy, nutritious diet.
Expert advice on how YOUR restaurant can combat climate change!
Sep 27, 2019 6:25:04 PM / by Ellie Burgoyne posted in Restaurant Sustainability, Hospitality Influencers, Chef
Climate change is becoming a more important issue every day, especially when it comes to customers finding and choosing a restaurant. Restaurants must be taking every step they can to reduce their environmental, especially if they want to reach more customers and increase profit.