http://news.caterer.comNews from Caterer.comen-gbWed, 30 Jan 2008 13:57:45 GMTCopyright: (C) Totaljobs Group Ltd, see http://www.caterer.com/Contents/Content/TermsAndConditions.html for terms and conditions of reuseHospitality recruitment in Scotland has been given a boost with the news that lifestyle hotel company Malmaison plans to open a new 91-bed establishment in Dundee.

The new outlet will be opened on the site of the old Tay Hotel and is expected to create around 120 jobs, with development starting in the spring of 2012 and forecast to finish by May 2013.

Malmaison has taken a 35-year lease out on the property, with the option of extending this for another 35 years in the future.

Chief executive Gary Davis said he is delighted to have secured such a prestigious site for the company as the regeneration of the Dundee waterfront gets underway in earnest.

"My objective is to oversee an expansion of..

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Victor Brierley, who runs Glasgow Whisky Tours, has co-founded the Whisky Ambassador scheme and hopes it will encourage people in pub jobs to learn more about the subject.

He argued giving staff more training in recognising different brands and styles of Scotland's national drink will entice customers to try more premium options, with workers taking on a similar role to that of sommeliers with wine.

"There are some excellent whisky bars and a lot of knowledge in some places, but many bar staff even in high-end..

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Around 15 jobs are expected to be created as part of the venture, reports the Evening Times.

The Park Inn site will follow the development of an outlet at Springfield Quay five years ago and mark the London-based company's expansion in the Scottish market.

Owners Adam and Sam Kay now have over 100 restaurants across the country.

The company explained that the offer of such a central site was impossible to turn down.

"It's right next to Glasgow's transport links, it's close to the theatres, the cinema and so many people..

Read full article]]>http://news.caterer.com/article/view/restaurant/801270721/ask-italian-creates-jobs-in-glasgow/http://news.caterer.com/article/view/restaurant/801270721/ask-italian-creates-jobs-in-glasgow/Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:36 16JanGMTScotlandPub jobs in the Scottish Borders could be given a boost with the news that JD Wetherspoon plans to create 40 part and full-time jobs in a new outlet on which work is expected to begin this year.

It has been awarded planning permission to refurbish and redecorate the former Cross Keys Hotel, despite local councillors lodging a number of objections.

These included concern over the increased levels of traffic the project could bring, noise pollution for local residents and the potential for litter, reports the Southern.

Nevertheless, the development of what will become the third Wetherspoon's in the region looks set to go ahead.

Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said: "We believe that our style of pub will be welcomed in the area..

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Jansons Property will start work on the £35 million development in the new year, reports STV News.

The company hope to create a new 259-bed hotel along with a nightclub and several shops, offering a selection of hospitality jobs, but heritage groups have criticised the plans for engaging insufficiently with their surroundings.

A modern gable end which will be visible from South Bridge is felt to detract from the overall atmosphere of the area.

Commenting on the decision, Jansons Property managing director Andy Jansons said he hoped "that both developers..

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Local council officials are hoping to raise an extra £10 million per year by adding a levy of £1 to £2 for every night's stay at Edinburgh's hotels.

However, hoteliers have claimed the addition of this extra taxation on visitors could damage tourism.

"We already pay a profit-related property tax, then we've got corporation tax and income tax, so this seems very unfair," commented Colin Paton of the Edinburgh Hoteliers' Association.

Taxes of this sort are already in use in a number of foreign destinations, including New York, Venice and Vancouver.

Meanwhile,..

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According to the Scotsman, searches on Hotels.com made this week for accommodation in the capital have risen by 78 per cent compared to the previous seven days, with the majority of enquiries coming from within the UK.

This surge in popularity is significantly higher than the website would typically see at this time of year and comes ahead of the pandas' official public debut on December 16th.

Kate Hopcraft from Hotels.com said: "Tian Tian and Yang Guang have made headline news this weekend and it's great for Edinburgh to see that their arrival is already..

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Ingr3dients, described as the world's first 3D interactive dining and art experience, picked up the accolade at the UK Event Awards at London's Wembley Stadium.

Among the art installations enjoyed by attendees of Ingr3dients were a pool of digital fish that responded to movement and an audience that played sounds to match the food on people's plates.

A 3D salmon and Highland cow were also on display at the event.

Colin Clydesdale, owner of The Ubiquitous Chip, said: "We have a long and rich association with the arts at the Chip and Ingr3dients really brought this up to date by using..

Read full article]]>http://news.caterer.com/article/view/restaurant/801228700/the-ubiquitous-chip-in-glasgow-wins-top-cultural-event-award/http://news.caterer.com/article/view/restaurant/801228700/the-ubiquitous-chip-in-glasgow-wins-top-cultural-event-award/Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:39:17 16DecGMTScotlandHotel recruitment in Scotland - specifically the Outer Hebrides - could see more positions become available soon, as the area is to see its biggest castle refurbished.

The Isle of Lewis' Lews Castle will be transformed into a hotel and museum, in part thanks to a £4.6 million award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Overall, the project is budgeted at £13.5 million.

Job creation and tourism are likely to get a real boost from the change, said Colin McLean, Scotland's head of the HLF.

He added: "The transformation of Lews Castle has the potential to make a real difference to the economy of Lewis."

The museum will also be unique in its use of Gaelic as its first language.

Lews Castle dates back to..

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Located at his restaurant, The Kitchin, the event saw two schools enjoy a meet-and-greet, along with a cooking demonstration.

Leith Primary and Lesmahagow High School were treated to the masterclass after they won the nationwide One Planet Picnic competition. Also included in the day's treats was a behind-the-scenes look at the eatery, which sits on Edinburgh's waterfront.

Kitchin taught them about his From Nature to Plate philosophy of cooking, locally-sourced produce and seasonality of different foods.

"As a father myself, I know the importance of inspiring future generations about the depth of Scotland's natural larder - which is undoubtedly..

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