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The Imperial, which is named after the town's Imperial Chemical Industries factory and cost £450,000 to create, will have a "traditional but contemporary style" and will serve food and drink, Runcorn & Widnes World reports.

Pub manager Valerie Dobson tells the news provider: "A lot of people have popped in and are surprised that the pub looks quite traditional – that's our goal."

Barracuda Group recently opened a Varsity outlet in Roath, Cardiff, which caters partly towards students.

The company claims to be the fastest growing managed pub firm in the UK and to provide "detailed and structured training" across all areas of its operations, according to its official website.

It also offers management positions, with targets set to achieve bonus payments and other incentives, including holidays to foreign destinations.

Hospitality Jobs in Cheshire

]]>http://news.caterer.com/article/view/pub-bar/18821952/new-pub-to-open-in-widnes/http://news.caterer.com/article/view/18821952/new-pub-to-open-in-widnes/Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:19 16OctGMTPub & barhospitality 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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In news which may be of interest to people seeking hospitality jobs in pubs and inns, Market Town Taverns will be holding events each night over the week to honour the German celebration, the Publican reports.

These include putting on special beers from the country and serving traditional Bavarian food.

Simon Midley, operations director for the pub group, told the news provider: "It's fantastic to have a slice of Bavaria in our own backyard and we're inviting beer lovers everywhere to buy their tickets early so that they don't miss out."

Market Towns Taverns, which became the first group to operate a totally non-smoking policy since 2005, runs ten premises across north and west Yorkshire and is Cask Marque-accredited, according to its official website.

Hospitality Jobs in Yorkshire

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The former construction apprentice started off in the pub industry by taking a part-time job at his local, The Garden House, according to the Norwich Evening News.

After doing an 18-month stint he moved to another premises and went on to become manager and owner of The Unthank Arms.

When an opportunity came up to take on a second pub called The Lawyer, he went for it with his wife and friends, but he commented on the value of good employees when owning various outlets.

Mr De'ath told the publication: "It makes things easier when you've got staff you can rely on and who think the same way as you do. It gives you a chance to look around and see what to do."

The Lawyer website says the hospitality team there prides itself on "exceptional service [and] attention to detail" as well as providing a tailor-made location for corporate events.

Hospitality Jobs in Norwich

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The Daily Mirror reports the ladies have not employed a single man on their 15-strong staff at the Red Lion pub in Sturmer near Haverhill, in Suffolk, saying they never stick around for long.

Each family member is given their own area of the business to ensure a smooth running of it, but Wendy Bowman, the oldest sister, says they all pitch in and help.

She tells the newspaper: "We all want to make a success of this business and the fact that we're grafters keeps us on track."

The family has run a pub previously, the Greyhound in Lavenham, but wanted to move to bigger premises which would accommodate more diners.

Wendy cites the success of the pub is down to themed cuisine nights and homemade food.

In related news, the Kensington pub in Derby has been run by the same family for three generations with Rebecca Burrows having recently taken it on, reports the Evening Telegraph.

Hospitality Jobs in Suffolk

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Carried out by leading catering recruitment website Caterer.com, the survey showed this figure was more than those who wanted to become an astronaut at eight per cent and a doctor at 11 per cent.

Of the 24 per cent of respondents who said they wished to open their own hospitality establishment 92 per cent said the industry had "become increasingly appealing".

Michael Coaker, lecturer in culinary arts at Thames Valley University, said he was not surprised by the rising popularity of the catering industry suggested by the study.

"High expectations and standards within UK hospitality have … meant foundation degrees are proving to be more and more popular with chefs currently working in the industry, updating their culinary skills," he added.

The poll encompassed 2,860 respondents.

In other news, chef Andrew West-Letford knew he had chosen the right place for him when he joined the AA rosette-awarded The Swan in Streatley, according to Get Bracknell.

His restaurant manager suggested the new recruit's enthusiasm had played a role in him garnering praise from diners.

Pub and Restaurant Opportunities Nationwide

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Following the launch of its debut establishment in Northampton, the company plans to open the venue in the basement of the Gainsborough hotel in November, according to Big Hospitality.

Partners in the firm David Serlui and Sam King plan to expand the Ghost brand over the next year and a half, the website says, meaning good news for seekers of hospitality jobs in a lively environment.

The London venue will cater for 150 people and its walls are designed with graffiti by designer Robbie Clydesdale and colloborators.

Also on offer will be a "drinks bible" with 2,000 concoctions, it is reported.

In other news, the Big Hospitality announced the opening of the first Bel Canto restaurant in London, featuring trained opera singers in restaurant work.

Bar and Restaurant Jobs in London

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The move is set to support a recent agreement between the organisation and Scottish and Newcastle (S&N), according to The Journal.

Its production is set to increase from a current capacity of 375,000 barrels of beer per year to 800,000 when the facility starts work in November.

Christopher Soley, director and general manager of the company, told the publication the business growth will create "further employment opportunities" for north-east job seekers from its current staff base of 85.

He said: "Gaining the long-term brewing contract with S&N coupled with the sale of our wholesale business to Coors Brewers has given us the financial resources to upgrade our brewing facilities in Hartlepool and invest in expanding our retail pub estate."

In other news, pub company Mitchells and Butler has recently announced a rise in food and drink sales over the past nine weeks.

Pub and Bar Jobs in the North-west

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The entire scheme is led by drinks giant Diageo and is estimated to be worth £35 million, distributing point-of-sale material to over 2,000 hospitality businesses, according to the Publican.

Brands involved include Baileys, Smirnoff, Malibu and Tia Maria.

A "seasonal element" will be inherent in the initiatives from October to December which has apparently been on of interest to consumers, reflected in products such as Bailey's over ice and the Smirnoff Moscow Mule.

Other features of the move are the first TV adverts for Bells since 2005, for early October, and a £500,000 packaging revamp for Lamb's Navy Rum, the source says.

In other news, the Financial Times reported today (September 25th) Luminar, the owner of nightclub operators such as Oceana, has lowered drinks prices to cope with the current economic downturn.

Pub Jobs Nationwide

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The South Norfolk council has stated it will help struggling watering holes in the area by raising funding for them, reports the Publican.

In addition, the authority aims to put pressure on the East of England Development Agency to speed up planning applications for these businesses and organise a pub of the year competition.

Keith Weeks, leader of the new taskforce, told the source: "We want to save pubs and get licensees sharing bright ideas. If we can have a positive effect on just a few pubs and make business more worthwhile, then some good will have come of it.”

He added the speeding up of planning applications will focus on having a more lenient attitude to certain aspects of the proposals, like smoking shelters and signage.

In research for the project the task force received applications from 46 publicans which wanted to take part in the scheme, which was classed as an overwhelming response, the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury reports.

Pub Jobs in Norfolk

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