At the core of data-driven menu design lies the meticulous analysis of customer preferences, sales data, cost of goods sold, and operational efficiency.
From rustic, rural watering holes to the bustling alehouses of city centres, pubs have historically served as much more than mere establishments for drinking.
The demands for robust risk management, stringent compliance adherence, and efficient staff management have never been more pronounced within hospitality.
Dynamic pricing involves adjusting prices in real-time based on current market demands, representing a significant shift from traditional pricing models.
The Camouflage Café, located at the refurbished Moorings Sociable Club, opened its doors last week with a launch event attended by local residents & café staff.
With numerous responsibilities and factors to consider, it's essential to have a solution that simplifies the entire process. That's where Hopsy comes in.
As a hospitality business in the UK, it's important to maintain the highest standards of health and safety to protect both your staff and customers. One way to ensure that
Are you tired of the hassle of managing employee schedules? An online rota may be the solution you've been looking for. With features like automated scheduling and real-
The average profit margin in hospitality restaurants is around 3%-5%. This means that if restaurant owners do not pay attention to creeping costs, they run the risk of
The UK hospitality industry is our 4th largest employer with nearly a quarter of a million businesses, 2 million directly employed workers and many more indirectly dependent. According to t
The importance of carrying out risk assessments in any potentially dangerous situation, from school trips to nuclear power plants, might seem obvious to us now, but it
Customers in the hospitality industry might agree that the most important part of their experience is good service. However, for those who run businesses within the
Contactless cards have been around since 2010, with most if not all card providers offering the option for contactless pay. In the last decade this technology has exploded in
Whether you run your own independent restaurant, or are part of a larger hospitality group, business compliance is essential. Owners know that even their best efforts can fall short when try
Fed up of drowning in paper? Always losing the communication book? Excel sheets taking over your desktop? Well, why not take away all that mess and stress with our ultra easy staff managemen
It's never too early to start preparing for Christmas, especially if you run a hospitality business. With the most anticipated holiday of the year comes an opportunity to increase
Driving traffic to your restaurant, bar or pub is an essential part of growing a profitable business. In the past restaurant marketing was done through flyers, radio or tv ads but
Using Halloween to your advantage
Although Haloweeen might not be an official holiday it never fails to bring out people to restaurants and events. With more than half
Quiet periods are the worst, not only are you missing out on revenue, the day just drags on and on. Luckily there's a lot of things you can do to ensure you constantly have a steady stream o
What is a vaccine passport?
A vaccine passport otherwise knows as a vaccine certificate, immunity certificate or health pass is a document that shows proof
Pubs and restaurants across the UK faced a beer shortage around the crucial August bank holiday weekend due to worker strikes. Around 1,000 drivers from GXO Logistics
An introduction to our online rota creator
Staff are the backbone of any business. That why getting your staff rota right is so important (especially in hospitality). If you've
Creating a fair rota for your staff is quite the task, there’s so much to take in consideration from annual leave, someone calling in sick and ensuring service runs as
What is a health and safety checklist?
A health and safety checklist summarises everything you need to have covered to stay compliant with health and safety legislation.
Risk assessment definition
The risk assessment definition is; a systematic process of evaluating risks that might be involved in a specific role or undertaking. It's an industry standard
A good restaurant management system can do a lot for your business from helping you complete daily task lists to compliance management. Traditionally this has been
As we enter stage 3 of the government's lockdown roadmap, we get that one step closer to some normality as restrictions continue to ease. We can finally sit back
What are the restaurant health and safety requirements?
Compliance has always played a significant role in the success of a restaurant. All venues in the UK are legally required to do
Environmental Health Officers (EHO) are responsible for ensuring food businesses comply with food safety law. Whether you own a pub, manage a cafe or sell sandwiches to go, you’ll need to b
There’s no doubt about it. The process of handling, preparing and serving food isn’t an easy one. With so many aspects of hygiene and contamination to consider, regulating
It has felt a lifetime since hospitality owners were forced to close their doors amid a third national lockdown imposed on England to control the spread of coronavirus, now
Whether you’re planning on opening a bar, pub or restaurant or you’ve been in hospitality management for a while, now is the time to get thinking about your entire
The hospitality industry has been through the wringer. We’ve survived endless lockdowns. Adapted to regulations. Even served sausage rolls on the street to loyal
Liverpool became the first area in England to experience the dreaded ‘tier 3’ back in October 2020. And whilst restrictions definitely decreased the infection rate, the
It's official, a second nationwide lockdown is upon us, and with a lack of clarity from the government on how long it might last it’s sure to be a rough few weeks or even
Liverpool has been very lucky with its Tier placement. Following a city wide lockdown we moved into Tier 2 due to an exceptional response to rising cases which saw many
Coronavirus restrictions will not disappear in one “big bang” but England could instead return to a tiered system, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said.
Restaurant management software; what is it?
Everyone has a restaurant management system in place, be it on paper or digital but hospitality is constantly evolving - and that’s
The hospitality industry has been flooded with new rules throughout 2020. Outdoor dining only. Closing before 10 pm. No salt and pepper shakers! We’ve truly been tried
This year has been without a doubt the most challenging and disappointing year for the whole of the hospitality industry, in and out of lockdowns and venue closures putting so many businesse
Believe it or not, most independent bars and restaurants are still relying on old school methods to manage their daily cleaning schedule for kitchens and everything else,
As England is coming to the end of its second lockdown of the year, we are facing a whole other challenge with the updated tier system coming in to play on December 2nd.
Maintaining Health and safety in the workplace used to be relatively simple as long as everyone washes their hands and has the right coloured cutting board but in
Finding the right guidance for your bar or restaurant can be a minefield with the number of websites and articles out there trying to make sense of the latest guidelines. Knowing what applie
A lot has happened over the last couple of months, especially in the North West. Since then most of the country has seen things return back to normal thanks to the
Why every UK bar and restaurant should be using online tools for compliance checks
As a venue operating in the UK, it’s a fact of life that we must be compliant with quality standards. I
Everyones encountered a staff policy before, especially in the world of hospitality. They provide guidance, consistency and clarity on proper procedure. Which is usually documented in an
5 steps to risk assessment Before reopening to the general public, it can feel like there is a mountain to climb to ensure current government legislation on being Covid-19 secure is be
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