Phew …… What a Year it has Been!

18th December 2017

Phew …. 2017 what a year you have been!

As Christmas is fast approaching and 2017 draws to a close, it’s time for reflection and looking back on what a year we’ve had!

Whether the General Election, ongoing Brexit negotiations or the inauguration of President Trump, we are living through a time of uncertainty!  I think this has had an impact on our industry which in return has affected us as an agency – it’s fair to say 2017 has been a challenging year for The Recruitment Room and our industry in general but we are still here to live another year!

As always though we have fought our way through the crap and have met some fantastic, very talented candidates and new clients along the way!

2017 started off with the very high profile placement for world renowd fashion designer Stella McCartney’s Head Office Executive Chef based in London, Paul Mason.  Such a great high profile placement and client for us!

It was also a year that saw us exclusively recruiting for The Laundrette’s latest new opening in Newcastle (early 2017), Leelex for their much anticipated Ginstitute/The Distillery in Portobello (January) and Headrow House latest opening, The Boathouse in Leeds (April).  Other opening recruitment this year included, Neighbourhood (Leeds), Reserve Js and Rudding Park’s exclusive Spa.

Restaurant Marketer & Innovator Award finalists revealed:

6th December 2017

Restaurant Marketer & Innovator Award finalists revealed: Finalists have been announced for Restaurant Marketer & Innovator Awards, the inaugural awards staged by Propel and Think Hospitality to recognise success in marketing and innovation in the foodservice sector. More than 90 entries were judged by a panel of 16 industry and agency leaders. The finalists are Innovator Of The Year: Lizzy Barber (Cabana, Hache and Hush); Aaron Mellor (Tokyo Industries); Martin Morales (Ceviche and Andina); and Roger Wade (Boxpark). Marketer Of The Year: Simon Cope (Byron); Lucy Knowles (SSP); Andrew Rayner (Nando’s); Monica Pool (KFC); and Celia Pronto (Casual Dining Group). Future Marketing Leader Of The Year: Anthony Knight (group sales and marketing director, Maxwell’s); Liz Cranney (brand manager, Tank & Paddle, Novus); Hayley Simpson (head of marketing, communication and events, The Breakfast Club); Amy Gatt (brand manager, Late Night London, Novus); and Lexi Brown (marketing manager, Cabana). Integrated Campaign Of The Year: ASK Italian for Purple Basil Pesto with W Communications; Aqua Shard for Roald Dahl 100 with Bacchus PR; CAU Restaurants for CAUnival with Me:Mo Interactive; Castle Pubs for Craft Beer Festival; Chef & Brewer for Gin-ius Campaign with WPR Agency; Chop’d for Eggs Campaign with WE ARE Spectacular and Woof London; Fuller’s for The Beautiful Game with WE ARE Spectacular and True Digital; Greene King Local Pubs for Summer of Sound with Keane; Las Iguanas for Iggy & Friends with Aardman Animations; and Pho for Christmas Campaign with Ignite Hospitality. Best Use Of Video: Bistrot Pierre with Ergo Films; Dip & Flip with Kings Road Creative and Belt & Braces; Florentine Restaurant & Bar with Me:Mo Interactive; The Alchemist; and Wreckfish with Natural Selection Design.