Jungmin Seo
Reporter
Reporter at The Caterer, covering hotels, restaurants, foodservice, pubs and the latest openings.
The Berkeley appoints Ninnja Bayram as hotel manager
Ninnja Bayram has been appointed hotel manager of the Berkeley in London’s Knightsbridge.
'Catastrophic' rail strikes could wipe out 'a month's profit'
Hospitality operators fear losing a “month’s profit” from three days of disrupted trade following National rail and Transport for London (TfL) strikes starting today.
Scottish fish and chip shop launches fish frier apprenticeship scheme
UK inflation at 10.1% poses 'greatest challenge' for hospitality operators
Lewis Vimpany promoted to head chef at Edinburgh's Aizle
200,000 international workers have left hospitality, report reveals
The UK hospitality industry has lost 200,000 international workers since 2019, according to a report from[...]
Staff poaching causing ‘unsustainable’ wage demands
An increase in staff poaching has seen operators having to offer ‘unsustainable’ salaries to recruit.
Calls for 'urgent support from government' as ONS figures highlight staffing crisis
UKHospitality has called for “urgent support from the government” as low unemployment rates continue to exacerbate[...]
Restaurant owner hit with £200 daily energy charge after being caught up in regulation change
The owner of a 55-cover restaurant is facing an additional energy charge of £200 a day[...]
Sodexo secures nine-figure contract with HMP Lowdham Grange
Sodexo’s government arm has secured a contract to manage HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire with an estimated value of £264m over a ten-year term. "
Adam Smith to head up new restaurant at Coworth Park hotel
The Dorchester Collection’s Coworth Park country house hotel has announced that new restaurant Woven by Adam Smith will open on 8 September.
Bantof restaurant and cocktail bar to open in September
Restaurant and cocktail bar Bantof is to open in London’s Soho on 7 September.
Finalists for 50th National Chef of the Year competition announced
The ten finalists for the 50th National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition have been announced.
Josh and Holly Eggleton's Pony Bistro to close on Christmas Eve
Josh and Holly Eggleton’s Pony Bistro in Bristol’s Bedminster is to close on 24 December.
Restaurant staffed by Ukrainian refugees to open in London
A restaurant staffed by Ukrainian refugees who have settled in the UK is to open in[...]
Chef Gary Lee leaves Joe Allen restaurant in London
Chef Gary Lee has left Joe Allen restaurant in London’s West End.
RedCat Pub Company continues acquisition spree with two south west hotels
RedCat Pub Company has acquired two further hotels in the South West of England after announcing the purchase of Cornwall's Jamaica Inn earlier this week. "
Innholder Scholarships offer £182,000 funding to UK hotel industry
Up to £182,000 of funding has been made available to the UK’s hotel industry following the launch of 14 Innholder Scholarships, each worth up to £13,000.
Sodexo wins eleven-year contract with Fulham Football Club's Pier development
Sodexo Live! has secured an eleven-year contract with Fulham Football Club (FFC) on its upcoming Fulham Pier leisure development.
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