We’ve all been there. You turn up at the door and wait a little longer than you should to be acknowledged, then you’re told your table isn’t ready yet, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
We’re still in a world in which, if there is a man in the kitchen, the assumption is made that he must be the chef. In Paris I was the head chef of ...
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 ...
