Tronc Fair Distribution of Tips
If the Tronc Scheme is set up correctly, there is no Employers or Employee National Insurance payable, which is a substantial saving.
Probation Reviews in the Hospitality Industry
Swift hiring decisions are common in the hospitality industry, which is why a probation period and well prepared probation review is a must.
How to successfully recruit talented chefs through Sponsorship
Reduce the cost and speed up the process of gaining a Sponsorship licence and Sponsorship certificates to attract talented chefs.
How To Create Great Leaders For Your Kitchen Team
There are lots of reasons why you need good leaders for your kitchen team. The first two reasons are obvious. A good kitchen leader will enhance [...]
Guiding your staff through the peak Christmas season
We're approaching the busiest and potentially most stressful few weeks of the year in the hospitality business. We all know how important it is to [...]
Absentee Chefs: What to do if your chef goes AWOL
A handy guide for dealing with persistent absentee chefs. Follow step by step to maintain the smooth running of your kitchen management, your restaurant and your business.
Stop staff problems from becoming serious disciplinary issues:
No one really wants problems with an employee to escalate as far as a disciplinary process, if at all possible. It’s stressful, time consuming, and [...]
Zero Hours Contracts in the Hospitality Sector
From a high of almost 25% of the hospitality sector workforce last year, Zero Hours Contracts appear to be falling in the industry. That’s according [...]
Getting the most from your staff: Performance Management
Getting the best out of your staff is a constant ongoing process, and a major part of HR management for every hospitality business. We all [...]
Staff retention: 3 key ways to keep your chefs
Given how hard it is to recruit enough chefs, it’s vital to make sure you are doing all you can to keep them once you [...]