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 March 20th 2020

## Isolation Inspiration: Orzo and Bacon Recipe

We’re now moving into a time where we are self-isolating to protect ourselves - and each other - in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. As more of...

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1. #### [How the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 impacts hospitality businesses using agency workers October 3rd 2024](https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/how-the-employment-allocation-of-tips-act-2023-impacts-hospitality-businesses-using-agency-workers)

1. #### [Sports and Stadia Event Trends 2025 August 27th 2024](https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/sports-and-stadia-event-trends)

1. #### [One Amazing Experience with Maria Ensesa from Only A Pavement Away August 6th 2024](https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/one-amazing-experience-with-maria-ensesa-from-only-a-pavement-away)

1. #### [The best martini for events? We ranked all 5 classic martini recipes July 25th 2024](https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/the-best-martini-for-events)

1. #### [What do candidates want? State of Hospitality Recruitment 2024 report April 16th 2024](https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/off-to-work-releases-state-of-hospitality-recruitment-2024-report)

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<https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/how-to-make-your-hospitality-job-stand-out-on-your-cv>

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## How to make your hospitality job stand out on your CV.

**StandOut CV writes for Off to Work about how to use your hospitality experience to enhance your ...**

<https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/success-stories-02-matej>

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## Meet Matěj: The Travelling Barman

*For our next **Success Story**, we sat down with Birmingham team member **Matěj** to learn about his Off to ...*

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## The skills chefs need today – and how to assess them in interview

“How do we get the best chefs?” We hear variations of this question every day – evidence of the ...

<https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/how-in-house-academies-are-boosting-contract-caterers>

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## How in-house academies are boosting contract caterers

The food service industry is facing a talent crisis. [According to UK Hospitality, the sector needs ...](https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk/page/WorkforceCommission)

<https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/3-high-street-cuisine-trends-helping-contract-caterers-boost-footfall>

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## 3 High Street Cuisine Trends Helping Contract Caterers Boost Footfall

Despite the constant media obituaries, the high street isn’t dead. [Between 2012 and 2017, the ...](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/articles/highstreetsingreatbritain/2019-06-06)

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## Avoiding buyer's remorse: 5 mistakes to avoid when sourcing permanent talent at short notice

[The average employee retention rate in catering and hospitality is 70%](https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2018/08/08/Why-is-hospitality-staff-retention-so-low) – well below the overall UK ...

<https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/success-stories-01-coleman>

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## Meet Coleman: The Ice Master

## "Off to Work has helped me become a confident, more well-rounded person."

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## How Are You Keeping Your Events Safe?

### Event security entails so much more than just dotting security personnel around your venue.

We are ...

<https://blog.offtowork.co.uk/10-tips-to-manage-anxiety-in-hospitality>

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## 10 tips to manage your anxiety when you work in hospitality

**Hospitality is a fast-paced industry to work in, that often includes long and irregular working ...**

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