Join us on Tuesday, the 23rd September, for our next Midlands Hospitality Network event, hosted at University College Birmingham. This session, we’re bringing together leading voices in hospitality education and operations for a day of insight, discussion and practical takeaways you can use straight away in your business.
We’re delighted to be joined by:
David Cumberlidge – Hospitality consultant and operational leader
Lewis Walker – Head of Department, College of Food
Stuart Wildsmith MA MIH – Apprenticeship Account Manager (Culinary Arts) & Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Lecturer
Session One – Education & Apprenticeships
Lewis Walker and Stuart Wildsmith will explore the importance of education in shaping the future of our industry.
* Lewis will share perspectives on managing the next generation of hospitality talent, drawing on his experience of supporting students before they step into the industry.
* Stuart will lead a Q&A on how to get the best from apprentices, balancing business needs with student development, and ensuring mutual success.
Session Two – Operational Excellence
David Cumberlidge will deliver a powerful session on how to drive profitability and performance through two critical areas:
* The power of menu planning, psychology and supplier relationships
* Wages – your most significant cost: how to ease the pain, improve productivity, and boost sales while enhancing the guest experience.
This event is all about actionable insights, whether you’re looking to inspire and manage the next generation of hospitality talent or sharpen your operational focus to immediately impact your bottom line.
Note: MHN is for operators only. If you are a supplier email caitlin.allwood@tonictalent.com to discuss sponsorship. If you use a personal email address, please state the business you are coming from. Thank you so much.
