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• Ongoing training and development is key for anyone looking to move up the ranks, firms say.

Training key to climbing ladder

Bar and waiting staff should be clear on career goals in order to progress BAR and waiting staff who are serious about pursuing a career...
• The 13 graduates from Project Bartender undertook work placements at venues across Ayrshire.

Graduates get a taste of the trade

Students undertake placements in Ayrshire venues UNEMPLOYED adults in Ayrshire got a taste of a career in the hospitality industry last month as part of...
• Apprentices completed the masterclass at Apex Hotels’ laundry facility in Livingston.

Apprentices press ahead

NINE budding young hoteliers completed a laundry masterclass as part of a three-year programme run by some of Scotland’s top hotels. The youngsters are among...
• All change: Coutts and McIntyre.

McIntyre takes helm at Tamdhu

A NEW manager is at the helm of Tamdhu Distillery in Speyside. Sandy McIntyre took the reins from Sandy Coutts, who has retired after more...
• This year’s ScotHot exhibition will also host the 30th annual Scottish Culinary Championships.

Trade show is set to hot up

ScotHot exhibition will include live contest finals SOME of the UK’s top chefs and baristas are expected to gather in Glasgow this March when hospitality...

Thousands of licences revoked

PLHs caught up in refresher training ‘carnage’ By Gillian McKenzie MORE than 10,000 personal licences are expected to be revoked by boards across Scotland after licence...
• MacDonald opened Glasgow restaurant Ox and Finch in May this year.

Spirits are high at Ox and Finch

CHEF Jonathan MacDonald of Glasgow restaurant Ox and Finch picked up the top food award at this year’s Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards. MacDonald,...
• Celery is one of the 14 ingredients which must be listed under new EU rules.

Food labelling’s cost to industry

By Graeme Murray Allergen legislation will impact bars and restaurants THE introduction of food allergen labelling could cost the trade millions, Scottish restaurant leaders have warned. New...

Rates review is required

BUSINESS groups have called on the Scottish Government to review its business rates structure following George Osborne’s Autumn Statement. The chancellor announced that...
• McCracken with Silvia and Frank Healey at Star Pubs & Bars’ awards.

Star winners in pubco’s awards

SCOTTISH lessees triumphed in several categories at the annual Star Pub awards. Audrey McCracken of the Hill and Sylvia and Frank Healey of...

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