hospitality industry
How I Watched My Manager Lose Herself to the Hospitality Industry
The thing with all the drinking and general lack of care that can come in the hospitality world is that it hid the fact that my manager was depressed and had been diagnosed as bi-polar.
Why Portland Is Experiencing a Restaurant Apocalypse
In the last two weeks, there have been seven restaurant closures in Portland, Oregon. We spoke with Kurt Huffman of ChefStable to find out what the hell is going on there, and how Portland can prevent a potential restaurant apocalypse.
How Police Caught Two Dine-and-Dashers Using Drinking Straws
Earlier this year, two friends enjoyed a meal at a Manchester restaurant, racking up a bill of £57. But instead of stumping up the cash, they made a run for it.
Britain's Waitstaff and Bar Workers Aren't Being Paid a Living Wage
According to a new report, 6 million British workers are earning less than the Living Wage of £7.85, with bar staff, waiters, and waitresses topping the list of professions not paid this voluntary rate.
More Than Half of All Food Workers Go To Work Even When They Are Sick
According to the International Business Times, a new study shows that 51 percent of food service workers say they go to work “always” or “frequently” when they are sick.
Are British Restaurants Screwing Waitstaff Out of Tips?
The recent media furore over the tipping policy of some of Britain’s largest chain restaurants came as a shock to many, but for those in the industry, the headlines are saying nothing new.