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NEW SERVICE CHARGE LEGISLATION – COMMUNITY FAQs

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 comes into effect from this Tuesday, October 1st and in anticipation we have had a flood of questions from employers regarding the nitty gritty of its implementation, and from employees expressing concern about its ...

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAYSLIP IN LIGHT OF THE NEW SERVICE CHARGE LEGISLATION

With the imminent change in service charge legislation you might find that you or your team have a few more questions about their payslip than usual, especially as the figures are likely to look a little different since they’ll ...

Career Advice, Interviews

WHAT DOES A CHEF LOOK LIKE, Pt. 2: HOW DO WE GET MORE WOMEN IN THE KITCHEN?

As we continue our series spotlighting the experiences of women in the kitchen, we’re asking: how do we get more female representation in professional kitchens? Many of us recall the backlash when a certain butter influencer showcased his male-only ...

Career Advice, Countertalk Loves

HOW TO BUDGET FOR YOUR FLUCTUATING PAYSLIP

The new service charge legislation is due to take effect in October and, although there has been no recent update from the new government, most businesses have already taken steps to ensure that they are prepared. But what should employees ...

Employer Advice

CULTURE CLUB: HOW TO DEAL WITH ‘THE BAD APPLE’

CULTURE CLUB is our regular column in which YOUR workplace culture questions are answered by experts Merly and Michelle. Well & Being co-founder Merly Kammerling is an ex-chef who has been offering psychological support and training since 2018. Well & Being’s ...

Countertalk Events, Countertalk Loves

GENNARO CONTALDO’S FAVOURITE PARMIGIANO REGGIANO PDO RECIPES

Back in March we were lucky enough to hold a captivating talk by the renowned Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo at Westminster Kingsway College, where he delved into the wonders of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Off the back of that event, Gennaro has put together ...

Countertalk Culture, Employer Advice, Interviews

Itamar of Honey & Co: The Nurturing Power of Boundaries

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NEW SERVICE CHARGE LEGISLATION – COMMUNITY FAQs

UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAYSLIP IN LIGHT OF THE NEW SERVICE CHARGE LEGISLATION

WHAT DOES A CHEF LOOK LIKE, Pt. 2: HOW DO WE GET MORE WOMEN IN THE KITCHEN?

HOW TO BUDGET FOR YOUR FLUCTUATING PAYSLIP

CULTURE CLUB: HOW TO DEAL WITH ‘THE BAD APPLE’

WHAT DOES A CHEF LOOK LIKE?

GENNARO CONTALDO’S FAVOURITE PARMIGIANO REGGIANO PDO RECIPES

IS GUILT GETTING IN THE WAY OF DOING YOUR JOB WELL?

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