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Training for the Olympics of Cheese

EATER

Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are currently in training. An American has yet to win the crown of World’s Best Cheesemonger at the competition, which was founded in 2013. They’re meeting with a team of coaches to finesse their routines. They’re spending their days practicing the same moves over and over.

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Coffee as Ecommerce (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

Stone opened the coffee shop in 2013. It’s very akin to being a part of a high-performing sports team, where you’re training every day to improve, and you try to find an edge.” A former athlete and investment banker, he loved the competitiveness and collaboration in both arenas.

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Restaurant Delivery: The Old Way vs The New Way

Modern Restaurant Management

Here’s the scene of a restaurant using third-party delivery… Dine-in customers walk into the smell of delicious food, but the atmosphere feels more like a busy train station than a place to eat. Historically, restaurant operations were focused within the four walls.

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The Gore London hotel appoints new head chef

Hotel Owner

Having trained under Pierre Gagnaire as a Roux Scholar he also received numerous awards including Chef of the Year 2011 and Master of Culinary Arts 2013. The Gore said Forster’s experience has shaped his style to highlight “fresh and seasonal British produce cooked simply and elegantly”.

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Hyatt hotel Andaz London appoints new executive chef

Hotel Owner

In 2013, Farook was recognised for Andaz London’s scheme to provide culinary training and job opportunities to homeless individuals in partnership with the charity Providence Row. Previously, he was part of the pre-opening team at Park Hyatt Vienna, Austria and has executively headed the kitchens in Sofitel St.

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Cameron House Hotel appoints director of operations

Hotel Owner

With over 28 years’ experience working within the hospitality industry, in his new role, Rice will assist in the day-to-day running of the hotel, delivering “high customer service and standards,” along with assisting with recruitment, training and retention, while supporting the resort director, Michael Lavizani.

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Bed Bug Prevention: How to Protect Against Devastating Financial Loss

Hotel Business

This is up from 81% in 2013, and although more recent data from the NPMA is unavailable, pest control companies like Orkin continue to report in 2023 that bed bugs are a significant problem across the country. In an effort to effectively avoid bed bug-related legal issues, hotels must be proactive in preventing infestations.