The Brigad blog

Clyde Boris Ngounou is a Talent on Brigad and has been using the platform for over 5 years. He recently launched his own project, The CalorieFinder, and caught up with us to tell us all about it

In November 2023, Brigad organised an event last November at London’s Amano Hotel for hospitality businesses owners and managers to connect and to hear Peter Avis, General Manager of fine dining restaurant Galvin at Windows in Mayfair, and award-winning hospitality journalist, Millike Milliken, discuss workforce retention, staff training, and customer satisfaction.

"After the best part of 30 years in Hospitality I can honestly say that most days are a school day, training is something that never ceases. It's one of the greatest qualities of Hospitality, like fashion, each year there is a change in style, orange is the new black, until it's replaced by something entirely different. Here are our top tips for Skills for Success in the Hospitality industry." — Ben Floyd, Director of Lumiere Consultancy

We delve into the world of catering and discuss the unique skills, experiences and flexibility that catering roles provide.

There is nothing more important than our health - so, to keep you from burning out and getting ill this winter season, we’ve put together a guide on some handy wellness tips and tricks for freelance hospitality workers.

We take a look at methods of reducing stress at work, and other mental health practices to keep you on the right track.

As autumn rolls along we’re taking a dive into some of the free and low-cost activities to escape from the cold without breaking the bank.

With summer coming to an end, you should be taking steps to get ready for autumn: fresh ideas, fresh starts, and renewed enthusiasm.

In the ever-changing landscape of the hospitality industry, adaptability is key. One of the most innovative approaches gaining traction at the moment is the concept of a "blended" workforce. This model involves a harmonious mix of long-term employed staff and short-term, self-employed professionals.

We're happy to announce that we are partnering with the Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo this year! Our very own Nicolas Ferrary, Chief International Officer at Brigad, will also be speaking at the event. Make sure to get your ticket and join us at the ExCel London from the 10-11 October 2023!

Costs are continuing to soar in the UK as the cost of living crisis continues on well into the summer, with no sign of additional help or schemes coming from the government. We at Brigad have put together a helpful guide to help you save money and substitute cheaper ingredients to keep costs down so that you can have more fun in the kitchen.

In a move backed by UKHospitality, the government has introduced a new law that will mean all tips should now be going to hospitality workers and not the businesses they work for. This new law hopes to make tip sharing easier, however, many workers would suggest that rather than changing tipping laws, the UK should work to provide more significant aid to the hospitality industry and its workers. You can read the government's official legislature on the new tipping bill here.