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Simply Hospitality Podcast

If you’re a chef who’s ever considered becoming a Food Inspector, this episode is packed with the information you need. We’re joined by three fantastic guests to explore what the career path looks like and how you can take the first steps.

First, we speak with Iain Ferris, Lecturer in Food Safety, Food Standards, and Food Law at the University of Birmingham. Iain shares insights about the course he offers for those wanting to become Food Inspectors, including entry requirements, course content, and costs.

Next, we’re joined by Chloe Goodship, a Food Regulatory Officer and former chef. Chloe completed the Birmingham course and talks to us about her experience both studying and transitioning into her role as a Food Inspector, a career she has now been in for nearly two years.

Finally, Jon Buttolph, Executive Director at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), joins us to explain the wider opportunities available in Environmental Health careers.

If you're interested in learning more about courses and careers in Environmental Health, visit the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health website: www.cieh.org.

In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we sit down with Hannah Youell to discuss the importance of employee wellbeing and inclusivity in the hospitality industry.

What We Cover:

🔹 Hannah’s Journey – What led her to focus on wellbeing and inclusivity in the workplace.
🔹 Defining Wellbeing & Inclusivity – How these concepts apply in hospitality and why they matter.
🔹 Common Barriers – The challenges small businesses face when trying to implement effective wellbeing initiatives.
🔹 Practical Tips – Actionable steps for restaurants and food businesses to create a supportive and inclusive work environment.
🔹 Measuring Success – How to track and assess the impact of wellbeing efforts.

Tune in for valuable insights and practical advice to help make hospitality a better place to work! 🎙️✨

Live from The Source Trade Show in Exeter, listen to visitors and exhibitors share what they have to offer and what they one thing they would ask for they had direct line to Mr Keir Starmer!

Featuring...

Fleming Howden (4) Fleming Howden: Overview | LinkedIn

ScrocchiarellaSouth West Food Group

https://swgroup.co.uk

South West Sandwich Company

https://sandwichcompany.co.uk Blackthorn Salt

www.blackthornsalt.co.uk

NFU Mutual

www.nfumutual.co.uk

The Ginger Cat Deli

https://gingercatdeli.co.uk

The Michael Caines Academy in Exeter College

Michael Caines Academy - Exeter CollegeHale Events

www.hale-events.com

The Bar Teignmouth

Instagram:

(@thebarteignmouth) • Instagram photos and videos

Shandy Shack

www.shandyshack.co.uk

When in Rome Wine

www.wheninromewine.com

Glassworks International

https://glassworksinternational.com

Purbeck Ice Cream

www.purbeckicecream.co.uk

Westpoint

https://westpointexeter.co.uk

Scott's Crispy Onions

www.scottscrispyonions.com

Advanced Disposables

www.advanceddisposables.co.uk

Greg Parsons from Food Drink Devon

https://fooddrinkdevon.co.uk

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Jam then cream, or cream then jam...?

One of the many pivotal questions we'll be asking the suppliers at The Source Tradeshow next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Simply Hospitality is excited to be a media partner of the show, where we will be recording live from the trading floor! Listen to this week's episode to hear why this show needs to be in your diary - whether you're South West born and bred, or just fancy a jaunt to this beautiful part of the world to gain must have inspiration ahead of the busy season.

Check out The Source trade show – Inspiration and opportunity on a plate to register and we will see you there!

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Are you doing enough to attract families to dine with you?

This week, we’re joined by hospitality research expert Katy Moses, founder and MD of KAM Insights, to explore what makes or breaks the family dining experience.

With over 600 million family dining occasions annually and an average spend of £4,015 per family per year on eating out, families are a key demographic for hospitality businesses.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a child-friendly atmosphere really looks like and how venues can balance it without alienating other customers.
• How to train staff to accommodate families, even during busy periods.

• Tips for smaller, independent restaurants.
• Examples of better kids' menus and why they matter.

Plus, we share insights from KAM’s 2024 Family Dining Report, which surveyed 1,000 parents and guardians of 0–12-year-olds to uncover top frustrations, key stats, and actionable ideas for creating a family-friendly experience that benefits both parents and kids.

Key Stats:

• 600 million family dining occasions annually in hospitality venues.
• £4,015 is the average family spend on dining out each year.
• 68% of parents want venues to focus more on being family-friendly.
• 49% think kids' menus are uninspiring.

Top Frustrations for Parents:

1. Long wait times.
2. Unfriendly staff.
3. Chaotic or noisy environments.
4. Lack of interesting kids' menu options.

What Families Want:

• Parents: Reasonable prices, cleanliness, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and friendly staff.

• Kids: Tasty food, fun atmospheres, friendly staff, fast service, and exciting desserts.

Don’t miss this insightful episode packed with practical tips to turn family dining into a win-win for your business and your guests!

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In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we’re joined by the incredible Kat Thorne, an international keynote speaker, teacher, and consultant specializing in positive habits and well-being.

Kat is the founder and director of The Morning Gamechanger, an initiative dedicated to helping teams lead happier, healthier, and high-performing lives through intentional habits and personalized morning routines.

Here’s what we cover in this inspiring conversation:

🌟 The Morning Gamechanger Initiative

• What inspired Kat to create The Morning Gamechanger, and how her personal journey from workaholism and burnout has shaped its development.

💡 Advice for Leaders

• Insights on balancing well-being and work: Kat shares practical advice for restaurant owners and leaders who are struggling to juggle career demands with personal health.

🙌 Workplace Well-being

• Why workplace well-being is essential, especially in demanding industries like hospitality.

• The impact of positive habits on teams working long hours and in physically demanding environments.

• Strategies for overcoming unpredictable schedules to create a positive morning routine, even in hospitality.

• Real-life success stories where implementing a morning routine transformed performance and well-being.

Don’t miss this insightful episode filled with practical tips and inspiring stories that can help you and your team thrive.

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Building your network: you don’t have to do it all alone

In this episode Ruth and Lucy discuss the importance of using the skillset around you to build a team of people to support you in your venture.

You can find support both internally and externally in:

• Social media management

• HR support

• Health and Safety compliance

And much more.

Thinking about what you can delegate is key so listen to gain more insight into how you can spend time working ON your business and not IN it.

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Bitesize: Hospitality New Years Resolutions

This week Lucy and Ruth discuss what to focus on to give you the best chance of success and growth in 2025.

- Lucy reminds everyone of the importance of one to ones – that 99% of your problems are caused by a lack of communication and how issues can be avoided with preventative action!

- Ruth discusses the importance of making sure you have everything in place to get a 5 in 2025.

Listen for more top tips in this bitesize episode of intention setting and action planning.

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Happy Christmas One and All!

To all those working in our vibrant sector this season, we hope you have a wonderful festive time and we look forward to sharing more insights with you in 2025!

Thank you for your support in 2024. Please continue to follow, subscribe and check us out on social media.

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 came into effect on 26 October 2024, introducing a legal duty for employers to proactively take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.

In light of everything in the media recently around high profile figures, this is particularly topical.

- We discuss how good employers should be creating psychologically safe spaces to ensure team members feel comfortable speaking up when necessary.

- We talk about the need to train our teams in the difference between “banter” and harassment. In hospitality this is an even more potent issue than other industries.

- We chat about the need to prepare for situations connected with work including staff parties, where a risk assessment needs to be carried out. We discuss what this looks like and what precautions we can put in place.

Listen to ensure you are up to speed on your legal responsibilities.

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