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Should You Tailor Your Resume for Each Hospitality Job Application? Yes!

Horizon Hospitality

Employers spend an average of seven seconds initially scanning a resume. How can your resume possibly make an impression in such a small window of time? Do you cram as much information onto the page as possible, hoping to impress them with the sheer volume of bullet points? Not exactly. Here are five reasons you should take the time to carefully curate the information on your resume and tailor it for each job you apply for: Limits Distracting Details Makes Relevant Experience Stand Out Showcases

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Bernard Hartzenberg appointed Executive Chef at Shinta Mani Wild

eHotelier

David Steyn, General Manager of Shinta Mani Wild has announced the appointment of Bernard Hartzenberg as Executive Chef for the all-inclusive luxury tented camp in the jungle of the South Cardamom National Park in Cambodia.

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Boutique Hotel Report shows strong US RevPAR recovery

Boutique Hotel News

US: The 2023 edition of The Boutique Hotel Report, published by The Highland Group , reveals that rate increases have pushed most boutique hotels to full RevPAR recovery. The annual report covers the independent boutique, lifestyle hotel and soft brand collection segments in the United States. Boutique hotel groupings averaged 58 to 65 per cent occupancy in 2022.

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Ele introduces a snacks-only tasting menu The Star Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Federico Zanellato and Karl Firla are known for their snacks, and now the pair have announced a new menu at Ele that heroes compact dishes that pack a punch. The Star Sydney restaurant will welcome diners looking for tiny but mighty morsels at the dining room or the chef’s table from 5pm Wednesday to Sunday. The chefs say the tasting menu was introduced as a means to attract more diners who would rather sample a plethora of dishes rather than sit down for a multi-course meal.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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How to Analyze Restaurant Financial Statements and Identify Growth Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant financial statements are an untapped source of potential growth. After all, they are made up of data, and you can use data to drive improvement. How do you determine which data to look for to optimize your statements? How to Analyze Different Restaurant Financial Statements To help you make the most of your restaurant financial statements, let’s break down how you should approach a few different types.

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NoMad London promotes Perone to general manager

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Christopher Perone has been promoted from food and beverage director at NoMad London hotel to general manager. Since construction of the London flagship for the NoMad brand, Perone has served as the hotel’s food and beverage director. He helped launch the NoMad in New York City in 2012 and went on to become a general manager on Nantucket Island.

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Former Coffee Club operators cop $115,603 in penalties

Hospitality Magazine

The former operators of a Coffee Club outlet in Geelong, Victoria have been charged with $115,603 in penalties after they underpaid two young workers and falsified records. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $96,336 penalty against the former franchisee JMSL Pty Ltd and a $19,267 penalty against the company’s sole director Edison Peng, also known as Congyou Peng.

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QSR Brands Can Leverage Technology to Overcome a Recession

Modern Restaurant Management

With a looming recession, the QSR industry has been brainstorming ways to soften the expected blow to business. Many brands have been experimenting with new technology to help reduce the demand for labor and combat recent price inflation. However, technology is not yet advanced enough to supplant the human element in QSR locations, and with a recent push to increase minimum wage policies across the country, that labor is becoming increasingly expensive.

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How hospitality and airline brands can profit off the ‘bleisure’ travel trend

eHotelier

By understanding the pros and cons of bleisure travel and developing targeted solutions, hospitality and travel companies can capitalize on the movement while giving customers what they want.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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.

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Highgate and Flynn Properties acquire The Huntington Hotel

Boutique Hotel News

US: The Huntington Hotel in San Francisco has been purchased by hotel management, investment and development company Highgate and hospitality and commercial real estate owner Flynn Properties. Highgate and Flynn Properties aim to renovate The Huntington’s public areas, guest rooms, the Big 4 Restaurant and Nob Hill Spa. It is expected to reopen in 2025.

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Back to basics: 2 chefs on mother sauces

Hospitality Magazine

Sauce is an integral element of many dishes, concepted to add layers of flavour, levels of texture and a little viscosity. Not to skip on one of its most appealing factors — that little something extra to swipe up with a piece of bread. Learning how to make a good sauce is a foundational cooking skill and a process of discovery for chefs. And what better place to start than mother sauces when it comes to Eurocentric cooking?

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs.

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How to make marketing, sales, and revenue jobs in hotels attractive

eHotelier

By implementing these strategies, hotels can attract talented individuals to their commercial roles and differentiate themselves from their competitors in the industry.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Sydell sues Ennismore in $30m lawsuit

Boutique Hotel News

US: Andrew Zobler, founder and CEO of Sydell Group, has reportedly issued a lawsuit against Ennismore founder Sharan Pasricha for attempting to “sabotage” a rival hotel deal. The lawsuit, filed in New York as reported by The Financial Times , relates to a 2018 incident involving Sydell Group and MGM Resorts International. At the time, US billionaire Ron Burkle wanted to sell his 50 per cent stake in Sydell.

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Australia’s foodservice dollar revealed

Hospitality Magazine

Local hospitality operators are facing pressures due to inflation and staff shortages, but the industry is feeling confident in a pre-covid landscape. Foodservice professionals gathered together earlier this week at SGK’s HQ in Sydney’s Macquarie Park to attend the AFAB Market Update, which saw five panelists discuss the overall state of the industry.

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IoT Can Help Bridge the Staffing Shortage Gap

Modern Restaurant Management

There’s no denying the strain that staffing shortages have on the QSR industry. While there’s hope across the industry that this trend is easing, staffing challenges will likely remain for many throughout the year. As if hiring struggles weren’t enough of a problem, retaining employees remains a challenge, with the quit rate in food service at approximately 5.4 – 6.2 percent in late 2022.

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New tourist flows and how to navigate them

eHotelier

To better prepare for challenging times, here are some innovative solutions to help hospitality businesses embrace inevitable upcoming changes and thrive.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

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.

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URBANAUTS opens STUDIOS Minelli in Trieste

Boutique Hotel News

Italy: Hotel and apartment company URBANAUTS Hospitality Group, in partnership with investment group JP Hospitality Investors Club, has opened URBANAUTS STUDIOS Minelli in Trieste, Italy. URBANAUTS STUDIOS Minelli comprises 36 studios housed across six floors in a 19th century palazzo, located in the San Vito district of Trieste. The studios come equipped with a small kitchen.

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Australia’s Hotel Industry – Into 2023 and Beyond 

InnQuest

Things have been especially challenging here in Australia with the pandemic and worker shortages putting the industry under strain. Thankfully, the industry is now on the up, transforming for the better. The opening of China’s border is also extremely promising as 1.4 million Chinese tourists entered Australia each year before the pandemic (Statista).

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Is Market Volatility Ending? Or Just Beginning? 

Modern Restaurant Management

Less than 24 hours before Silicon Valley Bank failed, restaurant analysts at Revenue Management Solution s released our monthly impact report. At the time, we lauded stability. Our graphs of early 2022 quick-service restaurant traffic trends looked like a mountain range — a significant dip in performance followed by a steep climb, thanks to the appearance and ultimate retreat of the omicron variant.

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Sydney WorldPride 2023 pushed hotel performance to pre-pandemic levels

eHotelier

Sydney WorldPride 2023 drove the market’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) above pre-pandemic levels, while occupancy remained slightly below 2019, according to preliminary data from STR.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

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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The Manchester to open in Kentucky this May

Boutique Hotel News

US: High-end lifestyle hotel The Manchester is scheduled to open in May 2023, housed in the former campus grounds of Central Kentucky’s first registered bourbon distillery. The Manchester is located in the centre of the Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky. It offers 125 rooms, a bottle shop and spirited lobby bar and lounge, alongside two dining and drinking spaces.

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Fever-Tree and Remedy Drinks announce operating model

Hospitality Magazine

Local mixer brand Fever-Tree Australia has confirmed it will partner with Remedy Drinks in an evolution of its operating model. The alliance will see Fever-Tree work alongside the Remedy commercial division to expand brand presence and focus on grocery and on-the-go channels. “Fever-Tree has established a fantastic platform in Australia and as we look to fuel further growth for Fever-Tree and our customers, the opportunity to evolve our operating model is the logical next step,” says Andy

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Hospitality industry trends and new standards with Klaus Kohlmayr

MEWS

As the number of available tickets for Unfold dwindles ( get yours here ), the excitement is on the rise. And it’s about to go through the roof as we introduce the latest hospitality expert to join us in Amsterdam on April 4th and explore this year’s theme: The New Standard in Hospitality. Ready for another inspiring interview? We got you. Klaus Kohlmayr is the Chief Evangelist and Development officer at IDeaS.

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Riyadh hotels post highest February occupancy since 2008

eHotelier

Riyadh’s hotel occupancy was its highest for a February since 2008, according to preliminary data from STR.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.