Midlands Hospitality Network

** NEW MEMBER OF THE TEAM ** We're thrilled to welcome Steph Vaughan to the team Tonic! With a passion for hospitality and a career spanning from running her own business at 10 to working at high-end venues like The Duncombe Arms and Hampton Manor, Steph brings a wealth of hospitality experience. Steph specialises in Contract Catering recruitment and excels at building strong client relationships. We are really looking forward to her being a key part of the business and helping us drive Tonic forward. WATCH THIS SPACE! Please join us in giving Steph a warm welcome. #welcometotheteam #hospitalityexpert #tonictalent Conrad Brunton CertRP Caitlin Allwood Jonathan O'Brien Tom Billingham Midlands Hospitality Network

** TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TEAM ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION | INSITUTE OF HOSPITALITY MIDLANDS NETWORKING EVENT ** 👉14.10.24 Institute of Hospitality - Midlands Branch is bringing together industry leaders to discuss recruitment, engagement, and retention – three critical elements for success in the hospitality industry. Learn from the best about how to foster a strong company culture, support employee well-being, and create lasting retention strategies. Join Tonic Talent MD Conrad Brunton CertRP along with: - Kirsten Price - Head of People, The Belfry Hotel & Resort - Darryl Bate - Co-Founder, A2H Solutions Ltd - Roy Walker - Sales Director, Inpulse - Reina George - Managing Director, Mint People Monday 14th of October Hall 11, ICC Birmingham, Broad Street, B1 2EA 6:30pm: Arrival and networking 7:00pm: Panel discussion with Q&A 7:45pm: Canapés, drinks and further Networking This free event designed for all hospitality professionals in the Midlands is a fantastic opportunity to network and learn how to attract and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive industry. Pre-registration is essential – sign up now via the link in the comments. #hospitality #teamengagement #retention #networking #leadership #iohmidlands #hospitalitycareers #recruitmentstrategies #employeewellbeing

So much to say about my visit to one of the friendliest hospitality networks out there yesterday. The Midlands Hospitality Network is a home from home for me, I have made so many friends over the years and yesterday was no different. As ever watching Michelle Righini and Arron Smallman talk all things low and no is informative and fun, no talk of virgins here hey Michelle? 😉 Backed up with superb stats from the KAM Insight’s annual low and no report it was such an interesting session. Meeting the lovely Cassie Davison BSc, MBA, FBII in person for the first time was very cool and catching up with Richard 🚀🚀 Sargeant hearing his excitement for what comes next was good for the soul. And that venue! Oh my days, it was lovely, such an amazing space with superb food, but the star of the show was the art, look at these pieces of art. Such incredible talent on display and when the venue has its own Banksy, you know the rest will be cool and it did not disappoint. As ever, a big shout out to Conrad Brunton CertRP and the whole Tonic - Talent in Hospitality team for hosting, it’s easy to see why Conrad is an award winning networker, he makes it look so easy!

Another fantastic session banked. Thank you so much Michelle Righini Arron Smallman Anita Osborne Dan Upton for making this a quality afternoon of learning and networking.

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A bit about one of our keynote speakers Michelle Righini who will be joining us on the 24th of September.

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** TONIC TALENT X HARBORNE KITCHEN ** Just over four weeks until our special collaboration with Harborne Kitchen for an exclusive Sunday lunch event on 29th September. We want to take this opportunity to give thanks to sponsors Inn Express, who have made this event possible. Also, to the front and back of house teams at HK who are donating their time and skills to help us raise funds for Walk for Wellbeing and Hospitality Action. It gives us great pleasure to say this event is now full, however, the pressure for us is now ON! Joining the HK front-of-house on the day will be the team at Tonic (and friends) who will be doing their very best not to let the side down! Three pens, notepad, wine knife, mints… anything else we need? If you are booked in for the super special event, see you then. Hospitality Action Inn Express Independent Wholesale Drinks Supplier Harborne Kitchen Conrad Brunton CertRP Tom Billingham Jonathan O'Brien Caitlin Allwood Kingsley Crocker #hospitalityaction #walkforwellbeing #hospitality #harbornekitchen #tonictalent #chefs #frontofhouse #dowhatyoulove #hospitality #birmingham #brum 

💥 New Role 💥 Sales Executive - £30,000 per annum plus bonus - Unique Offering with Stylish Bar and Restaurant - London What's in it for you? * Up to £30,000 per annum plus bonus * Excellent career growth opportunities * Hybrid work available * A rapidly expanding group built on continued success * Pension scheme * Training and Development * Award Winning group Tonic are searching for a sales executive to join our clients award winning hospitality business based in central London. You will be responsible for converting inbound calls from a mixture of corporate and public enquiries. This is a busy desk so you will need to be able to work at pace and with high quality. Experience of using Collins Systems would be advantageous. ❗ Hybrid working is available after training. What are we looking for from you? * A proven track record within a hospitality sales team * Proactive, flexible and adaptable, with great attention to detail * Good length of service and loyalty shown to previous employers * A true passion for customer service and their journey Think you might be the right fit for this role? Send your updated CV to jon.obrien@tonictalent.com or message him here Jonathan O'Brien. #london #sales #hospitality

One of the most impactful sessions we've ever hosted at the Midlands Hospitality Network featured Matthew Cameron as our keynote speaker. Matt’s journey is truly remarkable, and he has used his experiences to help employers create positive changes in the hospitality industry. Thanks to his insights, many workplaces have become safer and more nurturing environments where employees can thrive and feel good about their career choices. With this in mind, we invited him as our guest writer this month in Chef Publishing Ltd to share his expertise on Attraction and Retention. __ Here are just some of Matt’s top strategies for Attracting and Retaining Talent in hospitality: 👉 Craft a Compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP): - This goes beyond a paycheck; and includes purpose-driven work and growth opportunities. - Millennials and Gen Z seek meaningful work aligning with their values. 👉Effective Job Ads: - Showcase your EVP. - Tell a compelling story to attract the right candidates. 👉 Values-Based Interviews: - Focus on cultural fit and attitudes, not just skills. - Ensure candidates align with your team and values. 👉 Robust Onboarding: - Integrate new hires into your culture. - Make them feel valued and set clear expectations. 👉 Building a Resonant Culture: - Create a positive, inclusive environment. - Ensure everyone feels valued and empowered. 👉 Strong Leadership: - Leaders should embody company values and foster trust and accountability. - Invest in leadership development to create a thriving workplace. We highly recommend reading the full article in this month’s Chef and Restaurant Magazine. It is full to the brim with realistic and helpful advice you can implement in your hospitality business today. A huge thank you Matthew Cameron for being our guest writer this month, for generously sharing his time, and knowledge and for baring all to help the hospitality industry be better. If you think you could do with his help, then please reach out to him here Matthew Cameron #hospitality #employeeretention #workplaceculture #leadership #midlandshospitalitynetwork Conrad Brunton CertRP Caitlin Allwood Tom Billingham Jonathan O'Brien Midlands Hospitality Network