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Dates for your diary JULY
03
National Cherry Day
04-10 Great British Pea Week
Spread a little happiness There are two things that make a venue stand out: food and service. To get it right, operators need to create a space where staff and customers want to be. With staffing shortages a real issue across the industry, making your staff feel appreciated and motivated is more important than ever, after all, we’re more productive when we’re happy. And it doesn’t need to cost a penny – here are some suggestions to foster a happy team:
» be flexible » talk to them, say thanks » » » » »
for a job well done and share with them what’s happening in the business listen and act ask for their feedback, opinions and ideas prioritise workplace health give everyone the chance to get creative in the kitchen – you might even discover new dishes for your menu create opportunities – show there’s career progression and offer training.
04-10 National Barbecue Week
Did you know?
AUGUST
05
International Beer Day
08-14
Afternoon Tea Week
25
National Burger Day
08 Eat » ISSUE 11 2022
Five a day It’s now easier and more fun for customers to get their five a day with the latest trend for vegetable cocktails. As people look for healthier options, veggies such as carrots, beetroot, celery and kale are all making an appearance in cocktails.
STOCKHOLMBASED DISTRIBUTOR ALIAS SMITH IS TO INTRODUCE THE WORLD’S FIRST TEQUILA IN A CARDBOARD BOTTLE, BUEN VATO, MADE FROM
94%
RECYCLED MATERIAL
