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Join us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Kate Nicholls OBE, the CEO of UKHospitality. Kate shares her insights on leading the hospitality industry through challenging times, the innovative strategies that have shaped her leadership, and her vision for the future of UKHospitality. From navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to addressing the evolving needs of customers and businesses, Kate's expertise provides valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the hospitality sector.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry's most influential leaders.
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Our Hospitality Highlights hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen are joined by:
⭐ Laurie A. Watkins, CEO & Founder, The Cook’s Collective
⭐ Pawel Kukulka, Director at People Person Recruitment
Tune in as we discuss how we can empower those who work in hospitality to be the ones to drive change and why it's important to celebrate the progressive and trailblazing workplaces, whose team's wellbeing is at the forefront of what they do. 💭
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Are consumers wanting new experiences for their money?
Our host, Cara Houchen, is joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Adam Degg, Head Chef & Host of Fifty Two at Rudding Park
⭐ James Knight-Paccheco, Co-Founder of Group JKP
Join in the discussion around the rate of closures within the UK, and whether there is an appetite for new openings. 💭
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In this deeply moving episode, Lauren and Jo open up about their personal experiences with trauma and how it led them to use alcohol as a coping mechanism. Lauren shares her story of facing overwhelming events that left her feeling isolated, driving her to seek solace in alcohol. Jo recounts her own battle with unresolved trauma and the role alcohol played in her life as a way to manage her intense emotions and stress.
Through their heartfelt conversations, Lauren and Jo shed light on the often-hidden struggle of using alcohol to self-medicate in response to trauma. They discuss the challenges they encountered, the turning points in their journeys, and the steps they took towards healing and finding healthier coping strategies. Their experiences aim to burn the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, offering hope and understanding to listeners who may be facing similar battles.
Join us for an inspiring and honest discussion that emphasizes the importance of seeking professional support and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.
Lauren is the Commercial Director for Loopcycle, and Chairwoman for CIBSE TM65 for Commercial Catering Equipment.
Jo is a presenter and MHFAid Instructor for the mental health charity State of Mind Sport.
This episode is full of raw emotion - if you'd like to spark a conversation about how you're feeling:
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On 10th May, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers for another live episode of Hospitality Highlights!
Our guest speakers were:
⭐ Kelly Higginson, CEO of Restaurants Canada
⭐ Paulo De Tarso, Restaurateur and TedTalk Speaker
Listen in as we discuss the support the hospitality industry gets in western speaking countries from their government, and what can each country can learn from each other. 💭
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On 3rd May, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers for another live episode of Hospitality Highlights!
Our guest speakers were:
⭐ Andy Tait (CMgr FCMI, MBA), Director of Quality of Performance Learning Group
⭐ Marguerite Keogh, Head Chef at Five Fields
Listen in as we talk apprenticeships, levy funding, and the challenges businesses face accessing apprenticeships. 💭
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This week's guest on The Burnt Chef Journal is Jeremy Dixon! Jeremy has dedicated the past 15 years of his career to the speciality foodservice industry, and is currently at the helm of Ochil Foods, a business that was originally established by his parents 35 years ago. Together with David Laing, Jeremy strives to continue and expand upon their legacy to serve Scotland’s chef.
In addition to his professional achievements, Jeremy lives with bi-polar affective disorder, an experience that has profoundly shaped his perspective on life and mental health. His journey has included over a year spent in NHS Mental Hospitals, where he encountered some of the most remarkable and talented individuals. These interactions have fuelled his passion for mental health advocacy and inspired him to help others achieve their full potential.
In his spare time, Jeremy has been laying the groundwork for Empath Centres—centres of excellence dedicated to teaching life skills to those entangled in the mental health system. This system often leads individuals to rely on sickness benefits, which can exacerbate their challenges. The Empath Centres aim to break this cycle by offering apprenticeships across various fields such as business, the arts, the armed forces, and education. Their goal is to guide individuals towards meaningful career paths and fulfilling lives.
Through Empath Centres, Jeremy is committed to creating opportunities that empower people to thrive, leveraging their unique talents and abilities. He believes that with the right support and guidance, everyone can lead a productive and rewarding life.
Take a listen to this episode as Jeremy shares his personal experiences and how he aims to support others. www.ochilfoods.co.uk
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The Burnt Chef Project founder, Kris Hall, and co-host Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Bianca Tavella, Founder and CEO of Fair Shot
⭐ Lisa Hobbs, CEO of Etymon Projects
Listen in as they discuss Rishi Sunak's worries of "benefits becoming a lifestyle choice", and whether the industry does enough to encourage those with disabilities or health issues into the sector. 💭
Hospitality highlights is recorded live every Friday at 9:30am BST across LinkedIn and Facebook - join in this week.
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The Burnt Chef Project founder, Kris Hall, and co-host Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality
⭐ Mex Ibrahim, Founder of Women In The Food Industry
Listen in as they discuss the rise of the minimum wage and the impact this may have on the hospitality industry. 💭
Hospitality highlights is recorded live every Friday at 9:30am BST across LinkedIn and Facebook - join in this week.
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This week, our guest host Hulya is joined by Naureen Ahmed.
Naureen is a seasoned hospitality professional, a fervent community builder, an engaging storyteller, and the visionary founder of ‘Inspiring Women in Hospitality’.
With a life journey that saw her living in four different countries by the age of 10, Naureen's path to the hospitality industry felt predestined. Her academic pursuits led her to the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, where she felt an immediate kinship with fellow students, each with their own unique stories.
Embarking on her career with a position at the Landmark London Hotel, Naureen quickly embraced the operational aspects of hospitality, setting the stage for a significant tenure at STR. Over 12 years, she transitioned through roles from analyst to head of departments, playing a pivotal role in transforming STR into the recognised brand it is today. Naureen's leadership style is marked by inclusivity and a focus on building multicultural team environments.
Recognising the underrepresentation of women in hospitality, Naureen launched the ‘Inspiring Women in Hospitality’ podcast to amplify female voices and inspire change within the industry. Her efforts expanded in September 2023 with the creation of the Inspire Community, a platform designed to foster support among women through mentorship and career development discussions.
Listen in as we discuss burnout from the female's perspective.
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This episode of Hospitality Highlights is hosted by Cara Houchen, and was joined by guest speakers: ⭐ Carissa Teeling, Head of People at House Made Hospitality ⭐ Rebekah Billingsley, Marketing Director of Planday
Tune in as the team discuss Planday's campaign The Single Biggest Shift, and whether planning rotas ahead can create happier and healthier teams, who are more likely to stay in the industry. 💭
Watch live every Friday across LinkedIn and Facebook!
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On 5th April, our Hospitality Highlights hosts, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen, were joined by:
⭐ Sally Abe of The Pem
⭐ Hrishikesh Desai of Farlam Hall
Listen in as we discuss whether robots can replace people in hospitality.💭
Watch live every Friday across LinkedIn and Facebook!
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This week on The Burnt Chef Journal, Kris Hall is joined by Liz Burley, a highly experienced employment lawyer who can advise on the whole range of HR and employment law issues. Liz advises both employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious matters and believes that seeing things from both sides of the same coin makes her a better advisor for all her clients. She is particularly skilled at advising on disability and mental health issues in the workplace, and employee data and privacy.Kris and Liz discuss where the line is between employer's and employee's taking responsibility regarding mental, physical and financial health, from both a legal and moral perspective.We hope you find this discussion as interesting as we did! 💡
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On 22nd March 2024, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen of The Burnt Chef Project were joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Gavin Young, Group Culinary Director of Thomas Franks Ltd
⭐ Kevin Steele, Head of Culinary - Midlands of Thomas Franks
⭐ Mark McCulloch, Founder of Hospitality Rising UK
Enjoy this episode as we discuss the impact of swapping CVs for trial shifts. 💭
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On March 15th, The Burnt Chef Project Founder & CEO, Kris Hall, was joined by Scott Duncan, Managing Director of Unox, and Aktar Islam, Chef Owner of Opheem.
Listen in as they discuss whether they feel they get enough sleep or not? 💭
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This week on The Burnt Chef Journal, Kris Hall is joined by Stevie Belshaw. A hospitality professional who suffered a brain injury, fractured vertebrae, broken ribs, punctured lung, and a bleed in his spinal cord after colliding with a lorry on his way to work, whilst working in Sydney during his gap year.
Following the incident, Stevie spent the next 6 months learning how to do everything again, from walking and talking to baking brownies.
As the result of his brain injury, Stevie suffered periods of manic episodes and low mood swings.
Now 10 years on and working full time in his own cafe, Stevie now knows what will trigger his episodes - pressure. He has put steps in place to reduce the pressure on the kitchen as a whole, for not only himself but for the wellbeing of his team also.
Take a listen, as Stevie talks about the accident, his recovery, and where he'd like to see himself in the future.
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On 8th March 2024, International Women's Day, we were joined by guest speakers, Ruth Hansom, Chef Owner of Hansom Restaurant, and Justine Murphy, Founder and CEO of mymuybueno.
Enjoy this episode as they discuss "what do women really want from the industry and themselves?" 💭
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Kris Hall and Cara Houchen from The Burnt Chef Project are joined by guest speakers each week as they discuss headlines which impact our industry!
On Friday, 1st March at 9:30am across LinkedIn and Facebook, Kris and Cara were joined by Will Gennard, Managing Director of Talent Hive and Anna Haugh, Owner of Myrtle Restaurant.
Talent Hive were the headline sponsor for The Burnt Chef Awards, and both Will and Anna were two of our fantastic judging panel. ⭐
Discussing headlines from recent news, and establishing whether we as an industry pat ourselves on the back as often as we should? 💭
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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On The Burnt Chef Journal this week, Kris is joined by Dr Sian Edwards, Head of Training and Delivery for Platfform Wellbeing.
Sian has a background in psychology and has worked across a number of sectors, including Clinical, Forensic, and Sport Psychology.
Her specialism is mental health in performance environments, and her PhD explored the mental health experiences of high-performing athletes and part of Sian's role at Platfform is to use this learning to help change organisational culture and create environments that help people to thrive.
Through research, practice, and her own personal experience of mental health challenges, Sian has become a firm believer that our mental health cannot be separated from our social context and she is proud to be part of an organisation that challenges the medical model of mental health.We hope you enjoy this episode as we explore personal wellbeing! Find out more about Platfform Wellbeing here: https://www.platfformwellbeing.com/
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This conversation was dominated by Neuro-diversity. Nadine talks about how she manages with it and she suggests ways to cope on a busy schedule.
Neurodiversity is a popular term that's used to describe differences in the way people's brains work. The idea is that there's no “correct” way for the brain to work. Instead, there is a wide range of ways that people perceive and respond to the world, and these differences are to be embraced and encouraged.
Hospitality is a very busy, hectic sector and particularly if you work backend in the kitchen. So for someone who may have challenges, and may not even know they are neurodiverse, Nadine suggests what can they do and how can they recognise this.
British soprano Nadine Benjamin recently made her Royal Opera House debut in 'A new dark age' and her Glyndebourne Festival Opera debut in the title-role 'Luisa Miller'. At English National Opera Nadine’s roles have included Clara Porgy & Bess and Mimi.
Nadine was made an MBE in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours for her work as a soprano and the Founder of Everybody Can! - a mentoring, concert series and professional development programme for creatives. Nadine is currently doing an Executive Arts Innovation MBA with the Global Leaders Institute where she is focussed on the financial sustainability of artists over 35 to retirement.
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