The Brigad blog

Who are the professionals in Brigad’s community, why do they choose to freelance and why do they choose to use Brigad? Find out in this blog.

Freelancing might not be for everyone, but successful freelancers seem to be more content in their working lifestyle - why is this?

Managing staffing costs while maintaining high standards is a challenge for any hospitality business industry. Brigad offers an affordable, time-saving alternative that ensures quality whilst minimising costs.

To counter the rising costs facing our industry, here are some tips and tricks to keep costs down, whilst making your establishment more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Within every hospitality business, there is also a vibrant team working differing jobs, again each with their own skill sets forging their unique careers. This is true in restaurants and bars, cafes, hotels, and everything in between - from front-of-house and customer-facing roles to back-of-house kitchen staff, to cleaners and porters, supervisors, management and ownership - these positions may all come under the great hospitality umbrella, but the skills needed to become successful in these roles are radically different. 

Keeping your team happy and stress-free should be a priority for any business. So, we’ve put together a guide to help management and HR plan for and take action on reducing stress points to help their team avoid burning out.

The key to a successful hospitality business lies not just in the service and menu, but also in investing in effective marketing to attract customers. Ben Floyd, founder of Lumiere Consultancy, takes us through his top 7 tips.

Hospitality is a people-centric industry, and the staff you have in your business interacting with people can really make or break a customer's experience. Ben Floyd, founder of Lumiere Consultancy, takes us through what to look for when recruiting for your business.

Brigad’s annual Impact Report outlines the ways in which we are committed to the well-being of our users and the growth of the hospitality industry. Read the 2024 report today!

What does it take to ensure that the meals you're creating as a chef are both tasty and nutritious? Chef, nutritionist and Brigad Super Talent, Clyde Boris Ngounou, shares his top tips.

A hospitality business' venue is arguably the top most crucial element to its success. Ben Floyd, founder of Lumiere Consultancy, takes us through exactly what should be considered when choosing a property.

Although seen as the less glamorous side of hospitality, there are many benefits of working in the school catering sector.