Over the past 25 years, I have had several different job roles in the food industry, which have varied in hours, shift patterns and expectation.
A chef's hours are tough... but are they worth it?
Nov 26, 2019 2:18:29 PM / by Chris Taylor posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Chef
How could your restaurant become a favourite to many?
Nov 18, 2019 11:36:34 PM / by Chris Taylor posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Chef
In one of my previous blogs, I mentioned that the main factor that always influences and encourages consumer patronage is the quality and consistency of a restaurant's food.
Read this and you will WIN AWARDS!
Nov 13, 2019 10:57:41 PM / by Raquel Noboa posted in Hospitality Influencers, Hospitality Consultant, Career Advice
Very recently, I was asked to be a judge at an awards ceremony for the hospitality industry. I was delighted and honoured to be part of the judging panel amongst other industry experts.
THIS is how to GUARANTEE client satisfaction!
Nov 13, 2019 9:58:42 PM / by Robert Darfi posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Supplier
Client satisfaction in our business is absolutely vital and the common discussion amongst us as sales professionals is the term ‘never losing your tail’, quite simply meaning, never losing sight of what you’ve got.
Meal prepping will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
Nov 5, 2019 11:06:32 AM / by Chris Taylor posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Chef
For as far back as I can remember, moving from job role to job role, I have usually had to navigate my life around split shifts.
5 strategies to EXCEL in YOUR hospitality career!
Oct 22, 2019 6:35:57 PM / by Robert Darfi posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Supplier
As someone who was raised in a hospitality environment and was pretty much born into the hospitality industry, I fell naturally into working in this environment.
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!
Inspiration made me successful...what about you?
Oct 16, 2019 8:26:06 PM / by Chris Taylor posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Chef
Who has inspired me? Thinking back to my very early years, I suppose my first interests in food came from weekends spent at my grandmothers.
THIS is why you aren't progressing in your career!
Oct 8, 2019 1:38:32 PM / by Natalie Stephens posted in Hospitality Influencers, Career Advice, Supplier
As a child, I remember my dad saying 'find a job that you love doing and persuade someone to pay you to do it' - wouldn't it be wonderful if life was that simple!