Academic Degree

Tom Kerridge given honorary doctorate from Gloucestershire University

23-Nov-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Tom Kerridge, chef patron of the double Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers in Marlow has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire.

Spirit launches degree programme for general managers

22-Aug-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Spirit Pub Company has launched a degree programme for its general managers as part of its ongoing partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University.

Marston's Ralph Findlay awarded honorary degree

19-Sep-2012

Ralph Findlay, chief executive officer of Marston’s, was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Wolverhampton.

Wetherspoon to create 1,000 jobs for school leavers

03-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to create 1,000 new jobs for 16 and 17 year-olds in the next 12 months. Last year, Wetherspoon announced it would...

Too rude for their food

21-Jul-2005

Dumb waiters are a thing of the past but staff are still being treated badly by customers, according to a new survey. Snifter is impressed to hear...

The best of British

23-Jan-2002

John McNamara is the new chief executive of the BII. Caroline Nodder meets a man hoping to change people's perception of the Institute The enthusiasm...