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Training for the Olympics of Cheese

EATER

Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are currently in training. An American has yet to win the crown of World’s Best Cheesemonger at the competition, which was founded in 2013. They’re meeting with a team of coaches to finesse their routines. They’re spending their days practicing the same moves over and over.

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The Gore London hotel appoints new head chef

Hotel Owner

Having trained under Pierre Gagnaire as a Roux Scholar he also received numerous awards including Chef of the Year 2011 and Master of Culinary Arts 2013. The Gore said Forster’s experience has shaped his style to highlight “fresh and seasonal British produce cooked simply and elegantly”.

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Hyatt hotel Andaz London appoints new executive chef

Hotel Owner

In 2013, Farook was recognised for Andaz London’s scheme to provide culinary training and job opportunities to homeless individuals in partnership with the charity Providence Row. Previously, he was part of the pre-opening team at Park Hyatt Vienna, Austria and has executively headed the kitchens in Sofitel St.

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Looking back at 20 years of Single O

Hospitality Magazine

We put solar panels on our roastery’s roof in 2013, we offset our grounds in Melbourne and Sydney, donate to OzHarvest, and we take all our cooking oils to biofuels.” Single O will soon launch a Brisbane location that will encompass training and distribution as well as an espresso bar.

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Bed Bug Prevention: How to Protect Against Devastating Financial Loss

Hotel Business

This is up from 81% in 2013, and although more recent data from the NPMA is unavailable, pest control companies like Orkin continue to report in 2023 that bed bugs are a significant problem across the country. In an effort to effectively avoid bed bug-related legal issues, hotels must be proactive in preventing infestations.

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Proper Hospitality, The Class form wellness partnership

Hotel Business

Proper Hospitality and Proper Hotels have formed a national, brand-wide partnership with The Class , a mindful movement studio that blends cardio, strength training and guided meditation into a music-driven workout. Founded in 2013, The Class currently operates studios in New York and Los Angeles.

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Pandemic Effects on Funding, Growth and People – Plus Predictions for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2013, the average turnover rate was 62.4%. As we step into 2024, my prediction is that the spotlight will fall squarely on retaining top talent, focusing on recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training. In 2022, the average tenure for an employee in food service was about 1.9 years, with the average across all industries being 4.1