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How to Tackle the January Blues in Hospitality

Supporting Wellbeing during Hospitality’s quietest Month January can be tough for hospitality workers. After the festive rush, shifts may slow …

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2026: A big year for UK events, and an even bigger one for hospitality

If there’s one word that sums up the UK events calendar for 2026, it’s busy — and that’s very good news. After years of cautious planning and …

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How to avoid last-minute staffing failures

Preparing for unexpected absences over the Winter Months With winter in full swing, flu cases and other seasonal illnesses are keeping more …

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Keeping Hospitality Running on New Year’s Eve

The planning behind one of the busiest nights in Hospitality While most of the country counts down to midnight, hospitality staff are already in…

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Surviving Christmas in Hospitality: A guide for Staff 

Practical ways to protect your wellbeing and enjoy the festive period  Working in hospitality over Christmas is a unique kind of chaos. …

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Preparing for the Christmas Rush in Hospitality: How to Stay Fully Staffed & Stress-Free

The festive season is the busiest, most fast-paced time of year for hotels, restaurants, bars, event spaces and catering teams. While the Christmas…

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Be Extra Kind to Hospitality Staff This Christmas

The festive season is supposed to be all twinkly lights, family time, and cosy moments… but for a lot of people in hospitality, it’s also the …

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How Diverse Teams Drive Customer Satisfaction in Hospitality

Diversity is more than just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity for improving customer satisfaction. Diverse teams bring a wealth of perspectives, …

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Supporting Menopause in the Workplace

Menopause affects around 50% of the population, with symptoms often starting between the ages of 45 and 55. Yet, despite its prevalence, menopause …

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Why Diversity Matters in Hospitality

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s essential for success, especially in the hospitality industry. In this blog, we’re diving into the various …

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Behind the Scenes of Staffing Large Scale Events:

Staffing the Oasis Concert As an agency partner to many Large Scale Events, our work begins months in advance, sometimes up to sixmonths before …

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Supporting your team - Spotting the signs of struggle

How to recognise and support struggling staff in the Hospitality Industry Working in hospitality means fast-paced, high-pressure environments …

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Berkeley Scott - Supporting Mental Health

Our Mental Health Advisors & What they do Life and work can be demanding. Whether you’re managing a busy team, working long shifts, or …

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Respecting Hospitality Staff this Bank Holiday

Essential Tips for Being a Better Customer in Restaurants & Hospitality The long-awaited August Bank Holiday is fast approaching, and for …

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Working large scale events like Edinburgh Festival

A practical guide to staff navigating large scale events Each August, Edinburgh transforms into one of the most vibrant cultural hubs on the …

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Kickstart Your Hospitality Career – Optimism in a Competitive Sector

The UK hospitality sector continues to be a dynamic and welcoming industry, offering a wealth of opportunities for individuals at every stage of …

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Grow Within Catering & Hospitality – Internal Progression & Upskilling

The hospitality sector is famed for offering rapid career progression for motivated individuals. In fact, many successful general managers, chefs, …

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Turning Challenges into Success – Staffing a VIP Event in Just 5 Days

We recently had the opportunity to support a valued client with staffing for a VIP event, and there was a twist. The event was based in a region …

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Climb the Career Ladder in Hospitality: How to Upskill and Get Promoted Fast

The hospitality sector is famed for offering rapid career progression for motivated individuals. In fact, many successful general managers, chefs, …

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A Day in the Life

6:00 AM – The Day Begins The alarm goes off, and before I even open my eyes, the smell of freshly brewed coffee fills the house, my first …

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Insights from Our Annual EDI & Satisfaction Survey

Berkeley Scott is passionate about providing the best for our candidates and clients. Our mission is simple: to meet the needs of our clients while…

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The Importance of Stress Awareness in the Hospitality Industry

This year we have been supporting The Burnt Chef Project, a charity set up to support mental health in hospitality. Stress awareness is crucial …

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International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

September 29 is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, a day to highlight the huge problem of food waste across the globe. It’s…

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Suicide Prevention Month 

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting mental health across all walks of life. At Berkeley …

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The Rewarding Role of a Chef in the Education Sector

When we think of schools, we often focus on the teachers, students, and administrators who create the academic environment. However, there is …

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Hospitality Spending in Euro Finals 2024: A Financial Boom for the UK

Beyond the thrilling matches and national pride, there is a significant financial aspect to consider during the Euros: the immense boost to the …

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World Food Safety Day  

June 7th is not just any other day; it’s World Food Safety Day! This special day is a reminder of the important aspects of every stage your food …

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Moving More for Mental Health: Mental Health in Hospitality

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, where every moment counts and customer satisfaction is paramount, it's easy for individuals to prioritise …

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10 Tips to Reduce Food Waste: Celebrating National Food Waste Day

As we observe National Stop Food Waste Day, it's essential to reflect on our daily habits and how they contribute to this global issue. Food waste …

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Why you should tailor your CV to job roles

Tailoring your CV (Curriculum Vitae) to specific job roles is a crucial step in the job application process, and it offers several advantages: …

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How to deal with burn out

Dealing with burnout is crucial for both your mental and physical well-being. Understanding when to be able to recognise and acknowledge that you …

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The importance of keeping your CV up-to-date

The job process can be long and difficult, competing against a group of people for the same job can be challenging. This is why keeping your cv …

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The benefits of setting goals for the new year

As the new year arrives most people will set new year goals in their personal and professional life. This tradition is to help many keep on track …

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Looking after your mental health at work

Today is World Mental Health Day. Looking after your mental health at work can be challenging but it is very important. Here is a list of things you…

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The response to COVID-19 intensifies as the number of infections increases: What's going on, what's the infection rate and should we be worried?

As new variants spread, COVID surveillance is returning, and the vaccination rollout has been increased. What exactly does all of that mean, and …

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Top Restaurants you must visit in Leeds !

Your stomach and taste buds won't go hungry in Leeds. Along with the enormous variety of fantastic things to do, this city is also home to a truly …

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Restaurants to eat at over the summer holidays with children on a budget in Manchester

While children enjoy the excitement of having six weeks off from school over the summer, it can be expensive to feed and entertain them during the …

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Ideas For The Six Weeks Holidays Without Spending A Fortune

Make sure kids have a great time during their school holidays with these money-saving activity and holiday ideas that won't break the bank. 1. Go…

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How to manage stress and anxiety.

Did you know an average of 37.1% of women and 29.9% of men suffer with anxiety in the UK? This year for Mental Health Awareness Week 15th …

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Get to know Emily Dunk - Bristol Manager

At a time where retention of your team is so critical, we took the opportunity to chat to some of our longest serving team members to understand …

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Get to know Paul Mallan – Managing Director

At a time where retention of your team is so critical, we took the opportunity to chat to some of our longest serving team members to understand …

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Hospitality Tips This Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is a day that is celebrated all over the world to express your love and gratitude for not only your own Mum but for all Mum’s, Step …

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No Smoking Day

Today is national no smoking day! What better time to kick the habit and start living your SmokeFree life! We interviewed our Credit Control …

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Our Fit February Challenge

As a group, in 2022 we decided that we wanted to promote a healthier workforce. As we know, many people by mid-January, fallen off the wagon and …

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How to write an effective job advert

Finding the best talent in the current job market is more challenging than ever. It can be tough to draw in potential candidates, and the truth of …

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9 ways to save on your weekly food shop

As the cost-of-living problem worsens, finding solutions to reduce your food expenses may become crucial. You'll likely already be trying to make …

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Tips for Veganuary 2023

  A non-profit organisation called Veganuary encourages people to try going vegan for 30 days in the month of January. Making the switch …

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Positive Changes For 2023

It’s the beginning of a new year, and you're probably thinking about starting the year off right! Let 2023 be the year where you embrace personal …

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8 Reasons You Should Use A Recruitment Agency

With the new year quickly approaching, you may be reflecting on your career and thinking about your goals, next steps, and potentially a new career …

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A Guide to the Top 4 Christmas Markets in the UK

It's that time of year again when the days are getting shorter and colder, and a night in getting cosied up with a good Netflix series and filling …

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World Mental Health Day

The theme for World Mental Health Day this year is ‘Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.’ As we all emerge from the …

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How to Answer: What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?

In an interview the most common question asked of candidates is “What are your strengths and weaknesses?.” This question leaves many candidates …

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The greatest gift this year? Customers!

Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone. Presents are bought, drinks are poured and food is served but, the hospitality business is struggling…

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Happy Hour- Happy Economy

With COVID restrictions lifted, UK hospitality sectors saw a growth rate of 0.4% (GDP) in August, 2021. Festivals, bars and restaurants welcomed …

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