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Adrian Richardson’s Carlton bistro La Luna will hold its last service on 3 August after 25 years in the Melbourne dining scene. Opening in 1998, La Luna Bistro has been a local favourite in Carlton, serving a classic bistro offering championing local produce and season-led dishes. Richardson says the decision to close La Luna Bistro comes as he turns to new opportunities as well as the need to focus on his other venues Pasta Bambino in Brunswick East and Maestro in Geelong.
A little while ago, I checked into a hotel and immediately told my two young children, “Hop on the bed, and try not to touch the carpet”. It was filthy. Other than the cleanliness, there was nothing wrong with it. The bed was comfortable, all the facilities worked, and the front desk staff were lovely. But they could have offered me a complimentary champagne breakfast prepared by Gordon Ramsay himself, and I would still remember it as the place with someone else’s dirty tissue in the corner.
Summer is prime hiring time for restaurants. However, according to recent data , the “quit rate” in the US accommodation and food services is the highest among sectors and is outpacing the overall quit rate by more than 70 percent. What can restaurant operators do to attract and retain talent for the busy season ahead? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy on the role technology plays in hiring an
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
The 2024 winners of Dan Murphy’s Decoded Spirits Awards have been announced, with this year’s awards featuring more detailed tasting notes to ease consumers’ purchasing journeys. The winners were selected by a panel of 13 judges during a two day tasting event, where judges blind tasted more than 450 products across 19 categories. Among the categories are three agave categories, Australian and international gin, non-alcoholic spirits substitutes, and Australian, North American, single malt Scotch
The word ‘optimization’ in today’s world implies the use of data and metrics for continuous business improvement, but it also implies making tradeoffs and devoting limited resources to certain goals ahead of others. For today’s hospitality world, we are confronted by so many data points, so many partners or siloed interests and so many different activities vying for our attention or capital.
Foodifox designs, builds, and runs software and hardware solutions for food delivery. The business deploys services that provide food access, enjoyment, and ease of use for diners and caterers, which is fundamental to the design. The Self-Serve product allows caterers and hospitality specialists to prepare meals and deliver them to secure thermal food lockers.
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Foodifox designs, builds, and runs software and hardware solutions for food delivery. The business deploys services that provide food access, enjoyment, and ease of use for diners and caterers, which is fundamental to the design. The Self-Serve product allows caterers and hospitality specialists to prepare meals and deliver them to secure thermal food lockers.
With spring in full swing and summer fast approaching, IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to unveil the latest additions to its growing portfolio – just in time to enjoy the warm weather. Book your next adventure through the mountain landscapes of the western states, relax during a beach getaway or try somewhere totally new and exciting.
Deputy is a one-stop platform for managing your hospitality workforce with ease. The platform provides multiple services from rostering staff in minutes using intuitive apps to tracking employee hours, approving timesheets, and ensuring the correct awards are paid thanks to software that is loaded with updated modern award rates. With Deputy, you can create and share employee rosters in a few clicks, swap shifts without the usual hassle, and even record employee wellness before each shift.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Kiraku, Inc. (“Kiraku”) today announced that ATONA, the modern hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn) brand, will open properties in Yufu, Yakushima, and Hakone. The ATONA brand was announced in 2022 under a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku, a Japanese company dedicated to preserving valuable assets for future generations.
Doshii brings hospitality apps together and gets them talking to Australia’s leading point-of-sale systems. For venues, that means less double-handling, admin, and confusion and more time to do what they do best. For their customers, it means a more satisfying and seamless experience. With Doshii, you can reduce mistakes and double handling by sending your online app orders to your POS; save time by managing menus for a range of online ordering apps in one place; and sync reservations and roster
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok is thrilled to welcome Peter Tichy as its new General Manager. With over three decades of comprehensive experience in the hospitality industry, Peter Tichy is set to lead this distinguished hotel into a vibrant new chapter.
The new Smart Hospitality app by CommBank will transform the way you handle customer payments. Once integrated, Smart Hospitality gets detailed order data flowing from your POS through to the Smart Terminal. No more running back to the POS to update customer orders. Customers can also split their bills by item, saving time for staff, removing complex calculations, and eliminating errors.
McNeill Hotel Company, based in Germantown, TN, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly Jensen to General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton in Boise, Idaho. MHC President, Travis Murray, officially made the announcement today.
The former operators of Flow Cafe in Sydney’s Marrickville have been hit with a $44,148 penalty as well as back-pay orders after attending court. The cafe, run by MT Infinity Pty Ltd, was issued with a compliance notice by the Fair Work Ombudsman to back-pay two workers a total of $14,148 in 2022. The workers were employed for two and a half years from 2019 and later requested assistance from the Ombudsman after they formed the belief they were underpaid minimum wages and annual leave enti
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Amilla Maldives marked World Turtle Day on 23 May 2024 by announcing a new partnership with local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Atoll Marine Centre (AMC). Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Amilla’s collaboration with AMC will offer guests the opportunity to learn about and participate in marine conservation efforts to research and protect turtles and their habitats.
Hyoju Park her first madeleine at the age of 14 in an elective high school baking class, with the small, spongy cake making an imprint on the budding pastry chef. Park spent years trying to persuade her parents to let her leave Korea and go to culinary school in London. Long story short, her determination paid off, and what followed was a qualification, a four-year stint at Attica, and the opening of Madeleine de Proust.
Novotel Darwin CBD has met globally recognised sustainable tourism standards to become the first hotel in the Northern Territory to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s prestigious Sustainable Tourism Certification and the eighth Accor property in Australia to be certified.
Mexican restaurant and bar Gitano has swung open its doors on Cross Street in Sydney’s Double Bay. The food offering is being led by Head Chef Alvaro ‘Clark’ Valenzuela who is known for his work at Pott Point’s Chula, along with Zepeda, Alegre Bar and Dining, Bodega 1904, and Mañana. The Gitano menu champions the versatility of Mexican cuisine, with a particular focus on dishes hailing from Mexico City, Oaxaca, Puebla, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the coastal regions of Mex
Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
Mobile ordering software has become a crucial tool for businesses in the hospitality industry. With the rise of contactless services and the increasing demand for convenience, finding the right mobile ordering solution can make a significant impact on your operations and customer satisfaction.
The old business adage of “You’ve got to spend money to make money” has taken hold in the private club industry. A recent survey found that over half of private clubs plan to spend more on facility improvements this year. However, for these projects to pay off for clubs, they must not let member satisfaction slip during construction. If your private club renovation is about to break ground, consider the following: Generate Excitement with Members If you can muster up excitement among members, th
At Texas Monthly ’s top barbecue spot Goldee’s and its new companion restaurant Ribbee’s, meat and sides get equal billing While working at other barbecue joints in and around Austin, Texas, friends and fellow pitmasters Jalen Heard, Jonny White, and Lane Milne saved up their money to eventually fund their own operation: Goldee’s opened just outside Fort Worth in February 2020 — and its dining room was effectively shuttered by the onset of the pandemic just five weeks later.
We're interviewing Ari Andricopoulos, the CEO and Co-founder of RoomPriceGenie. Ari developed automation that helps hoteliers determine the best pricing policy for any given moment. It's not just a flat number, either. But as an easy-to-understand analysis that both provides advice and explains the reasoning behind the decisions. The post Interview with CEO and Co-founder Ari Andricopoulos of RoomPriceGenie appeared first on Revfine.com.
Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Member Summit in Nice, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Glenn Mandziuk, CEO at the Alliance and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This summit, themed ’Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality’, provided the hospitality industry with an opportunity to discuss how to drive action.
SaucedIt revolutionises compliance management for hospitality operators, offering a comprehensive solution covering various aspects that are crucial to the industry’s regulatory adherence. From wages and licensing to work safety and gaming compliance, SaucedIt ensures every facet of operational compliance is addressed efficiently. At the core of SaucedIt’s functionality lies an intuitive track dashboard that provides operators with real-time insights into their compliance status.
With the first quarter of the year behind us, our recent sentiment survey provides a snapshot of the current state of the hotel industry and a glimpse into what 2024 might hold. Benefiting from insights from hotel managers across various regions, the survey sheds light on performance expectations, operational challenges, and future forecasts.
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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Accor Greater China is proud to unveil its 700th hotel, with the opening of Sofitel Shanghai North Bund - a spectacular 25-story landmark and the newest flagship of the prestigious Sofitel Hotels & Resorts brand. The milestone opening is especially significant, given that 2024 is the 60th anniversary of Sofitel - Accor’s ambassador of modern French zest and art-de-vivre around the world - as well as the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, and the China-France Year
Square’s all-in-one POS system allows hospo businesses to take payments and serve customers their way. With Square, you can accept all types of payments quickly and securely, whether you’re tableside, behind the counter, online, or on the go. Square goes way beyond just payments. It builds the tools you need to help run and grow your business. This includes inventory counts and invoices, staff rostering, franchise management, and organising back of house with the kitchen display system.
Elevate your hospitality experience with Qiki-Pay’s fee-free EFTPOS, ensuring steady cash flow through to next-day settlements, even on weekends. Qiki-Pay abolishes terminal rental fees, offering significant savings which allows you to focus on superior customer service. With 24–7 support from a Melbourne-based team, you’re guaranteed smooth operations.
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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