Fifty-three days after the hammer fell and all pubs across the country quietly closed their doors in response to a global pandemic, the lights are flickering back on as multiple states begin allowing thirsty patrons to return. Since last Friday’s announcement by the Prime Minister on how Australia would unscrew its clamps on the economy, […]
All pubs around Australia are into their eighth week of being forcibly closed by government mandate, but many have clauses in their insurance that may render it invalid after only one month not trading. At around 3am on the morning of Saturday, 9 May, a trio of young males casually passed by the iconic Dick’s
As the Australian hospitality industry and population come to terms with widespread closure, venues and companies are moving into takeaway and delivery food and drinks to service patrons stuck at home. The options of takeaway and-or delivery are nothing new, but have often been seen as less necessary or unprofitable against regular services. The national
Momento Hospitality has leapt to the aid of Sydney’s Hills community with operation of the Essentials Express service from its Bella Vista Hotel. Essentials Express offers essential items, many of which have recently been missing from supermarket shelves. The most popular items so far have been (unsurprisingly) toilet paper, meat packs, and pasta. The operation
Forced closures have meant many pub employers are having to provide communication for affected staff. To assist with this unfortunate process, Leigh Barrett & Associates has provided basic templates to cover the following scenarios: Termination (download HERE) Reduce Hours (download HERE) Force use of leave entitlement (download HERE) NOTE: LBA recommends encouraging all staff seeking
A Scottish pub has defended its actions on social media, after banning ‘poo-catcher’ tracksuits and ‘mankles’ in a backlash against slovenly hipsters. The award-winning Dreadnought Pub in Leith, in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, has taken a stand against poorly dressed men, placing a sign on the door outlining a ‘Gentleman’s Dress Code’. The code
A woman has tragically passed away after participating in a lamington- and pie-eating contest on Australia Day. The much-awarded Beach House Hotel in Scarness was conducting its annual highly popular contest in celebration of the national day on Sunday afternoon, in collaboration with local business Top of the Bay Bakery. Video footage taken by other
The state-of-the-art new Zagame’s House is further expanding its transformation, announcing a partnership with Uber Eats to provide delivery on over 100 labels from its in-house wine shop. Launched in May 2019 Zagame’s House is the design-driven result of a thorough $18 million transformation of the hotel on Lygon Street Carlton, operated by the Zagame
Australian Venue Co has announced the rollout of its new ‘order at the table’ system to enhance the customer experience and revenue across its national portfolio. The new system offers patrons the choice of ordering at their table, using their phone, and without having to install a proprietary app. A QR code on the table
Yesterday was R U OK day, when hospitality workers and management are encouraged to pause and consider the mental health of colleagues, and the state of problems in the industry. International research has shown hospitality workers suffer high rates of mental health issues. In 2017, a startling 563 hospitality workers took their own lives in
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