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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Support for beer tie ‘break’ grows
By Gillian McKenzie
TCB backs market rent only option for pub tenants
PROPOSED legislation which could free up the beer tie for pub tenants has been...