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[T&Cs BRITA COMPETITION – WIN A BRITA PURITY STEAM!]

We’re thrilled to team up with BRITA for their Predictably Brilliant campaign, celebrating the unexpected chaos that makes hospitality so unpredictable—just ask the team at E. Pellicci! Even when things get hectic, you can always rely on BRITA’s reliable ...

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CULTURE CLUB: BUILDING CULTURE AND TEAMS FROM THE GROUND UP

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 Loves

The Bitter Truth Behind Chocolate’s Rising Prices

“That costs HOW MUCH now?!” The price shock is now a wearily familiar one, whether it’s during the nightly call to suppliers, or after checking out your basket at the supermarket till. But why?! Well, it’s complicated. These rising ...

Countertalk Culture

What Happens When We Receive a Complaint About a Job Post

At Countertalk, we are committed to advertising jobs from establishments that foster healthy working environments. This means promoting roles that offer fair wages, reasonable hours, proper breaks, and positive team dynamics. Our goal is to support workplaces that prioritise ...

Countertalk Loves, Employer Advice

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 ...

Career Advice

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 ...

Countertalk Culture, Employer Advice, Interviews

Itamar of Honey & Co: The Nurturing Power of Boundaries

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