http://news.caterer.comNews from Caterer.comen-gbWed, 30 Jan 2008 13:57:45 GMTCopyright: (C) Totaljobs Group Ltd, see http://www.caterer.com/Contents/Content/TermsAndConditions.html for terms and conditions of reusehospitality jobs are in the pipeline for when the nono8 Bar and restaurant opens in Derby city centre, according to a source.

The launch will see a celebrity line-up mark the big event, with Premiership footballers and comedians expected, the Derby Evening Telegraph reports.

Managers of the exclusive venue have said they intend to treat customers "like royalty" and provide them with a safe place to go out socialising.

Jamie Somers, manager of the premises, told the publication: "My ethos is 'nothing is too much trouble. Be it a Derby County footballer or someone who has saved up for a really nice night out, everyone is welcome."

The venue cost £1.4 million to build and will hold its premiere evenings on November 28th and 29th, the newspaper says.

On its official website, nono8 Bar says it operates a priority guest list, VIP booths and rooms for private parties.

It also intends to organise charity events in the future, suggesting its staff will get lots a great deal of variety.

Restaurant Jobs in Derby

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Around 12 new bar jobs are set to be created when a new "late-night destination" opens this week in St Neots in South Street, it has been reported.

Called Worx, the establishment will be the first of its kind in the town and the project is managed by Ethos Entertainment, who operate the nearby Kings Head pub, according to the Hunts Post.

The owners of the new facility believe it will be a boost to the economy of the late-night sector in that it will inspire a greater influx of people to the town, in the hope that "quality venues attract quality people".

Iain Mack, general manager of the club, told the newspaper: "For the first time in the town's history a building has been renovated to serve as a nightclub. This will be a great asset to a town of this size."

Featuring RnB and dance music, the entertainment centre is set over three levels "offering a relaxed and contemporary feel" and will accommodate around 500 party-goers, who have the choice of a dance area and bar, an exclusive VIP area and a chill-out first floor.

Serving as a party destination by night, the venue will also act as a coffeeshop during the day.

The town council says St Neots offers "much of interest to be seen" for the tourist and leisure seeker.

Hospitality Jobs in Huntingdon

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The upgrade of the 18th century building by the hotel chain, making it the third branch in the Peterborough area, will generate a "welcoming" place for families, according to the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.

It will also incorporate a beer garden.

The publication was told by a spokesman the expected opening should be in February next year, when the new hospitality staff will be needed.

Coming on board with the pub chain is architect TFT Consultants, which has collaborated with JD Wetherspoon's projects for 18 years, the report says.

The Wetherspoon spokesman told the newspaper: "The Whittlesey site is in a great location and it's a good looking building."

Wetherspoon claims to take great pride in its staff training and development to enhance the overall customer service experience in its pubs.

Hospitality Jobs in Peterborough

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Restaurant work opportunities may soon be created in Kettering's market place, as the council's plans for a stylish "restaurant quarter" are currently being proposed, according to a source.

Kettering council hopes to attract a "big-name restaurant" in the extensive redevelopment of its town centre, the Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph has reported.

These plans join other schemes for nearby Job's Yard, where the council intends to create room for a number of independent shops and a new office development for Soan's Yard.

Jim Hakewill, council leader, told the publication last week: "We want to create life, job and shopping opportunities for existing residents and we will lead by example wherever possible."

In addition, a water feature and outdoor furniture may be placed in the restaurant quarter, to create a "cafe culture style" in the site.

The newspaper said traders and shoppers alike are looking forward to the potential redevelopment.

Hospitality Jobs in Northamptonshire

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Amongst the many features planned for the development – which will be the largest of its kind in the UK – there will be a "gastro-pub" as well as 18 holiday log cabins, according to the Burton Mail.

Martyn Ford, a council representative, told the newspaper: "I think this will open a world of leisure opportunities in Willington … People are excited that something so big will be on their back doorstep."

Attracting interest from locals and visitors from as far away as Cheshire and Hertfordshire hoping to moor a boat in its 585-berth facilities, the site promises to boost local economy and employment, bringing shops, offices, a picnic area and more.

South Derbyshire district council claims that tourism has become a major industry in the area over the last decade, with latest figures showing around 2,000 people employed in the sector.

Restaurant Jobs in Derbyshire

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The entry deadline is June 27th 2008, with winners set to be announced in October.

Among other key themes, the award, which is now in its fifth year, judges quality of customer services, staff induction and training programmes, and environmental awareness.

Richard Matthews, regional secretary for the BBPA, the award sponsor, told the Publican: "The judges will be taking into account applicants' commitment to excellence."

According to East Midlands Tourism, winning the award promises not only recognition for fantastic achievement, but also scope for marketing opportunities and "valuable media exposure".

Pubs across Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland are all invited to apply.

The award is focused mainly on visitors coming into the region and endorses institutions across 17 different categories, which include Best Hotel and Outstanding Customer Service.

Pub & Bar Jobs in East Midlands

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Olive Wilson, the 81-year-old boss of Derbyshire watering hole the Oak, issued the advice as her own work was celebrated at the weekend.

Hundreds of drinkers descended on the pub for a beer festival in honour of Olive's 55 years behind the bar, The Publican reports.

"You have got to want to do this work and enjoy it," she told the publication.

"It's very hard work, but you have really got to stick at it and be committed," the veteran pub manager added.

Olive explained that she and her husband first took up the Oak's tenancy in April 1953 and bought it in the early nineties, with the widow now dedicating most of her time to bookwork behind the scenes.

In another hospitality success story this month, Welsh student Robert Povey beat three other finalists to win a Skills Competition Wales prize for his stellar restaurant work.

Pub jobs in Derbyshire

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According to the Skegness Standard, developers TK and Taj Bola are hoping to build an 11-storey pier boasting a range of leisure attractions, including nightclubs and a cinema, alongside restaurants and a cyber cafe.

The pair are also considering launching a boutique hotel located on the top floors of the pier.

Taj Bola told the newspaper: "The essence of a pier is to have many things all under one roof, so we thought why not take that idea and build upwards?"

The Bolas also revealed that they had purchased local cocktail bar LA Cafe, located near Skegness Clock Tower, with Mr Bola commenting: "This will undergo a massive facelift and redevelopment making the structure unrecognisable."

News of the development could give a significant boost to those interested in hospitality jobs in the seaside town following the devastating fire which damaged the Grand Parade in August last year.

Pub and bar jobs in Skegness

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Restaurant work roles are set to be created at a new steak restaurant in Lincoln, it has been reported.

According to the Lincolnshire Echo, the former site of the Black Horse Chambers bar and restaurant has been snapped up by My Pub Company UK, a firm which already operates Bar Fusion in Park Street and the Square wine bar in Market Rasen.

It is now set to play host to a new steakhouse called LincolnRed@BlackHorse.

Claire Jennings, one of the directors of My Pub Company UK, told the newspaper: "We hope to open by the end of April or in early May, and we will be able to serve between 40 and 50 people at a time."

The firm has already appointed chef Paul Marshall to manage the kitchen.

Located close to Lincoln Cathedral, the eatery is likely to attract a large number of tourists, who Ms Jennings said will receive "a quality lunch".

Other tourist attractions in the city, including the Normal castle and Roman remains, are set to give the business a further boost and keep those working at the venue busy.

Restaurant jobs in Lincoln

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ThisisDerbyshire.co.uk reports that Derby could be poised to see a fall in the number of Poles seeking hospitality jobs as prospects in their native country improve.

Bish Wojcik, chairman of Derby's Eastern European Migrants Advice Committee, told the website that while many Polish people are currently working in the industry, the upcoming European Football Championships in 2012 – which will be co-hosted by Poland - and the local jobs it will create are acting as a powerful draw.

Krzysztof Trepczynski, the head of the economics department at the Polish embassy, added that there are already signs that Polish workers are opting to pursue work at home.

"There has been a drop in the number of Polish people applying for work permits to the Home Office and some flights from Poland to the UK are no longer popular enough to continue to run."

The city is poised to see new hospitality jobs created in the months to come as hotel group Accor opens a new hotel under its Etap brand there.

Hotel jobs in Derby

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