Labour shortages have left hospitality businesses across the country scrambling for staff in the run-up to Christmas, and desperate to find a long-term solution to the recruitment crisis.
The week in pictures 12th March, 2021 by Phoebe French
Singer and songwriter Nicole Scherzinger has become the latest celeb to launch a wine. Called Anti-Party, the Grenache-Syrah blend was made in partnership with Nocking Point Wines, with the name chosen to encourage people to stay at home and avoid large gatherings.The wine is being sold in packs of two for US$54.
Scherzinger said: “With the world still very much fighting coronavirus, I wanted to provide some conscientious libation while we remain in various stages of stay-at-home orders across the country. For me, red wine has always instilled a sense of connection, being in the moment and bringing people together. Over the last twelve months, whether it’s been home alone on the phone to my girls, just me and my boyfriend, or a small family gathering – there’s always been a glass of red wine in my hand.”
Gartenberg, who was previously operations director at the London-based restaurant group, has been appointed to the board.
She has worked for the company for the past four years, overseeing the openings of most of the restaurant group’s portfolio, and has been instrumental in helping the company launch its successful home delivery arm Hame during lockdown. As part of her new role she will oversee the growth of Hame in 2021 and beyond.
Announcing the promotion on International Women’s Day (8 March), chef-owner Adam Handing said: “We have an exciting rollout plan for the group, triggered by the success of Hame, which is going to be steered by Nicola in her new role.