Chivas Brothers dispute over as workers agree new two-year pay offer
The deal consists of a 6.4% pay increase effective from 1 July 2023 along with a one-off £500 payment. In year two, the pay increase will match the average inflation figure over the course of the year.
Pernod Ricard launches The Chuan – China’s first ‘prestige’ malt whisky
CEO of Pernod Ricard China, Jerome Cottin-Bizonne, said: “We are proud to put China on the world map of whisky - and meet the burgeoning enthusiasm and demands of Chinese consumers.“
Brazilian steakhouse RIO to open its first Scottish venue in Edinburgh
Located in the Assembly Rooms on George Street, in what was formerly a Jamie’s Italian, the new Edinburgh RIO will be the brand’s eighth location since it was established in the English north-east
Scottish hospitality businesses urge Yousaf to match English rates relief
The letter comes a week before the Scottish Budget, with all eyes on ScotGov to see whether it will match the 75% rates relief provided by the UK Government for hospitality businesses in England.
SimpsInns reveals plans for sea view spa at The Waterside
The West Kilbride hotel is undergoing a major transformation over the winter months. The new spa will feature an indoor sauna and steam room, spa lounge and an outdoor hydro pool.
Customers! ‘Tis the season to be kind to the people serving you!
The British Retail Consortium and UKHospitality this week issued a joint appeal for a bit less fury and a bit more festive spirit when navigating the busy tills and bars of the Christmas frontline.
Buzzworks named on nationwide list of the best companies to work for
With 19 venues to its name, and plans for more, the group is keen to promote its ‘industry-leading’ staff benefits, training, career progression, flexible working, and health and wellbeing incentives.
Heart of Midlothian unveils plan to own and operate stadium hotel
The Tynecastle Park Hotel will offer a choice of individually styled guest rooms, some of which will offer guests the option of a live view of the pitch or city skyline on HD plasma screens.
Chef Dean Banks adds his voice to calls for hospitality rates relief
"Livelihoods are at risk, jobs are at risk – but lives are too. People can’t cope with seeing their life’s work cruelly snatched away because a seemingly uncaring government has other priorities,” said Banks.
His Majesty’s Prison Grampian and the Greene King redemption
Inmates at HMP & YOI Grampian are being offered employment after graduating from Scotland’s first prison-based training academy for roles with pub company and brewer Greene King.
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