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Barista Hacks

Barista Hacks

In our newest Hacks video, Federal barista Lindsay Harrison shares his top tips for perfect coffee serves in one of Manchester’s favourite coffee and brunch stops.

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Manager Hacks

Manager Hacks

Our Hacks series is back, and this time Isobel Cardwell from The Bull &Bear, Manchester shares her top tips for managing a busy restaurant and getting ahead of any potential issues.

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Aspire Meets...Lindsay Harrison

Aspire Meets…Lindsay Harrison

In the next instalment of Aspire Meets, we join Barista Lindsay Harrison from Manchester’s popular coffee and brunch spots, Federal to find out about his hospitality journey.

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Aspire Meets...Isobel Cardwell

Aspire Meets…Isobel Cardwell

Join us as we meet Isobel Cardwell, Restaurant Manager at Tom Kerridge’s Bull and Bear restaurant inside Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel who tells us about her career development and how she got where she is today.

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Hospitality Professionals July 2021

Changing Hospitality for the Better: Make Your Voice Heard

Last year we started the Hospitality Professionals survey panel to help operators understand what people working in hospitality wanted from their employers, both personally and professionally during the pandemic. Now, we have a unique opportunity to continue the conversation, and incite real change for hospitality team members.

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In the weeds

Being in the weeds

We all know the feeling when your mid-way through a busy service and you’re feeling overwhelmed! Find out how our hospitality community deal with being in the weeds and how to stay calm under pressure.

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Chef Hacks

Chef Hacks

In the next instalment of our Hacks series, Peru Perdu Chef Ayisha Compaore shares some top tips that will help you keep your cool in the heat of the kitchen!

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Bar Hacks

Bar Hacks

In the latest video from our Hacks series Maray Bar Manager Mark Jackson shares his top hacks for stellar service and keeping your cool under pressure behind one of Liverpool’s favourite restaurant bars.

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