Oakman achieves top ten placing in Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list

Oakman Inns & Restaurants has entered the ranks of the Sunday Times top ten Best Companies To Work For in the UK. While consistently achieving a top 50 ranking year on year – this year the company significantly won the Best Improver Award in the mid-sized category with its new overall top ten placement. OakmanContinue reading Oakman achieves top ten placing in Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list

St Austell Brewery launches chef scholarship

Cornwall-based St Austell Brewery has launched a chef scholarship, with ten apprentices signing up for the course. The budding chefs will receive tuition at the company’s Academy 1851 training centre as well as first-hand experience working with head chefs within the business. At the end of the 12-month scholarship, the apprentices will gain an industry-accreditedContinue reading St Austell Brewery launches chef scholarship

Northcote Leisure Group launches apprentice restaurant series

Northcote Leisure Group is launching an apprentice restaurant series at its Cafe Northcote site in Blackburn. The company’s up-and-coming talent will showcase their skills during six pop-up evenings spread over three months. From the chefs to the front-of-house team, the project is entirely apprentice-led, offering the insight and experience of running a kitchen and restaurantContinue reading Northcote Leisure Group launches apprentice restaurant series

Former apprentice becomes one of UK’s youngest restaurateurs with Hartlepool launch

Jack Hunter, 20, has become one of the UK’s youngest restaurant owners after opening Hunter’s Restaurant in Hartlepool. The 40-cover venue has launched in Marina’s Navigation Point offering modern British food with a “few crowd pleasers like burgers and steaks” as well as a vegan menu, all using locally sourced produce. Hunter undertook a LevelContinue reading Former apprentice becomes one of UK’s youngest restaurateurs with Hartlepool launch