What springs to mind when you hear the words ‘recruitment agency’? For me, the image used to be pushy salespeople in ill-fitting suits, who just wanted to earn commission and try to you into taking placements you didn’t really want and spending the whole day thoroughly cold and miserable with the pay being low too…… Read more »
May, at last, saw the re-opening of indoor dining, allowing some restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes to open for the first time in many months. Monday the 17th of May was an eagerly awaited date but for many, it had been anticipated with bated breath, waiting to see if this latest Lockdown easing would actually… Read more »
Covid-19 has changed the way of life for many of us in the Catering & Hospitality industry in a whole host of ways. As we all know, restaurants, pubs and hotels have had to remain closed for such a long time and the effects are still being felt as we slowly start to re-open and… Read more »
As the one-year anniversary of lockdown approaches, it is fair to say that most of us are reflecting on what a tough year it has been. Whether it’s job losses, restricted family visits, lonely loved-ones, or just spending more time within your four-walls, the past year has been one we never want to repeat. New… Read more »
Video interviews are becoming more and more common. And with today’s social distanced guidelines, it makes sense why. Online video interviews provide you with the opportunity for both the employer and candidate to see each other face-to-face, which a phone interview does not offer. A video interview also introduces a new dimension: you are now… Read more »
Many believe that flexible placements in Catering is solely part-time workers who are on zero-hour contracts, which simply is not true. Flexible chef job roles are able to work in a variety of different situations. In fact, in 2019, a study conducted by Caterer.com stated that ‘40% of employers say the number of people requesting… Read more »
I think its fair to say that we’ve all hit the threshold of endurance for another lengthy box-set or a wacky Zoom version of something otherwise tedious. Twentysix Recruitment has decided to step in and bring some much-needed sanity back the proceedings, helping you refocus the mind and look ahead to when things finally get… Read more »
