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No training doubts for Thomas

FOR many young people trying to break into hospitality, the traditional path into employment usually involves a stint at college or university. But a Clydebank...

All change for village inn

A VILLAGE inn on the outskirts of Falkirk has changed hands in a deal brokered by property agent Cornerstone. The Avonside Inn in Avonbridge was...

Training gaps still a cause for concern

Operators are taking staff development more seriously than before, but more still has to be done SCOTLAND’S hospitality businesses are investing more time and money...

Brands urge bars to get in the mix

Suppliers say they’re keen to help create lists as sales continue to grow OPERATORS have a significant opportunity to grow cocktail sales in the next...

Top spirits and cocktails shine as sales polarise

CONCERN over the UK’s continuing economic malaise is provoking extreme reactions in spirtis buying habits. Faced with worries over jobs, rising food prices and the...

Shake up your profits!

Don’t let the rain take its toll on your sales margin... give your customers a taste of summer with these cocktails from Cellar Trends.   Mojito: 200ml...

Legal training needs refreshed

OPERATORS should be providing bar staff with more legislative training than just the bare minimum, according to training specialists. Though the Licensing (Scotland) Act,...

College aims to bridge gap

MOTHERWELL College is introducing training courses in the UK Government’s WorldHost certification programme ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2014. WorldHost was created after...
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Nurturing new pub talent

ONE of the country’s biggest pubcos is bidding to guide new leaseholders through the early stages of pub ownership. The new mentoring scheme by S&NPC...

An Olympic challenge

THE in-house training team at wine merchant Bibendum faced a challenge of Olympic proportions last month when it trained 350 Prestige Ticketing staff in...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus