August 2017

Are you in a job that you are no longer enjoying, that really is not for you?

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

My career in hospitality spans over 25 years.  I have managed hospitality in some of the finest two and three Michelin star restaurants in France, Switzerland and London; the most prestigious 5 star hotels in Zurich and Lausanne and in the most exclusive private members clubs in London.

I do have the experience to help you with any questions you may have 
john@johnpdavey.co.uk

The Gold Service Scholarship

The premier award to find the UK’s finest Front of House talent.

Details on the 2018 application will re-open in September 2017.

Please see our Journal, Press and Winners pages for up to date information about the 2017 Scholarship and read about this year’s Scholar – Stephanie Beresforde.
http://thegoldservicescholarship.com/#/journal

Stephanie announced the 2017 Winner

If you are aged between 20 and 26 years, you may apply for the Annual Awards of Excellence as a forerunner to the Gold Service Scholarship from January 2017. If you are interested, please read the following link for details.

Our previous winners

To see more about the Scholarship click the link below

http://thegoldservicescholarship.com/#/

The Test Kitchen: 

A London debut for chef, Adam Simmonds, on April 27th, my good friend Adam Simmonds bound into the capital’s dining scene with his debut London opening, The Test Kitchen on Frith Street in Soho, W1.

Adam has worked at and run many Michelin-starred restaurants in his career, but the one thing that he  missed   was face-to-face interaction with the guest. He wanted to change that, which is why Adam opened The Test Kitchen: a place where the chefs serve the food and they constantly change dishes depending on the feedback we get.

Adam wants you to be part of the development process – something that’s usually hidden away behind closed doors – and make your mark on the menu. 

https://www.thetestkitchen.uk/

Visiting York - The Rattle Owl

The Rattle Owl is an independent 42 seat casual dining restaurant housed in a restored listed building, based on one of York’s most interesting and beautiful streets.

It has taken two years to renovate the 17th century building. In the course of the renovations they found the remains of a Roman building in the basement. Who knew? Let’s just say we now have one of York’s most interesting wine cellars.

A seasonal menu that draws from Yorkshire’s produce, while the daytime and evening menu differ in price and content, they are closely related and underpinned by quality and value, using the best local produce and crucially ensuring most of it is use…

So, the Rattle Owl is being ‘sensibly sustainable’

http://rattleowl.co.uk/aboutus.html

CLARE SMYTH CHOOSES CLEANER PRODUCTS

As a trusted partner of Cleaner Products I am delighted and feel honoured that we have been selected as the supply partner to the new restaurant Core by Clare Smyth MBE.
The restaurant will be a modern fine-dining restaurant with a strong British ethos with an elegant relaxed interior.

Our philosophy is simple
If we can reduce your spending and improve the sustainability of your business we can achieve our aim and be your supply partner for years to come.
First, as we are a manufacturer, you can buy from the source without paying the margins of middlemen. So you should be saving on the cost of your chemicals.
Second, we look closely at your operation and find ways to improve dispensing options to optimise usage. We also plan new cleaning methods and identify any other ways you can avoid wastage and minimise consumption.
Third, staff training and best practices in cleaning can play a big part in reducing your costs. We will share our experience and insights to help you.
Fourth, we design a system of supply to fit the requirements of your business exactly. It’s tailored, not a take-it-or-leave service.
Finally, you get to deal with the directors of our family-run business. We have a vested interested in making our supplier partnership work for you.

https://www.cleanerproducts.co.uk/