Simply Hospitality

Ruth Baker and Lucy Branson
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Simply Hospitality

Welcome to Simply Hospitality. Featuring Lucy, a restaurant owner and HR professional passionate about helping the hospitality industry thrive, and Ruth an Environmental Health Officer and the owner of Simply Safer, where she specialises in food safety and health & safety. Together, Lucy and Ruth are here to dive into the hot topics that matter most in the hospitality sector, offering top tips and insights for restaurant owners, managers, head chefs and their teams, they've got it covered from both sides of the pass!

  1. MAR 5

    #67: Special Guest Emily Capps: Simpler Recycling Scheme

    This week on Simply Hospitality, we welcome back Emily Capps, Ruth’s Glastonbury EHO buddy, this time she is sharing her expertise in waste management, to discuss the UK's new Simpler Recycling scheme. These changes introduce new waste regulations that businesses need to be aware of. If your company has ten or more employees, this episode is essential listening to ensure you meet your legal requirements. Plus, you'll gain fascinating insights into food waste that might surprise you! Tune in for an informative discussion on how these regulatory changes impact the hospitality industry and what steps you can take to stay compliant.

    30 min

  2. FEB 27

    #66: How to Thrive from Day One: Top Tips for Start Ups

    In this bitesize episode we delve into the unglamourous details that every start up needs to think about, including: - Kitchen planning: walls, floors and ceilings: is it durable and cleanable? Do you have a wash hand basin and have you thought about your potwash set up? - Do you have the right equipment, lighting and electricity supply? - Think about pest proofing, deep cleaning and extraction systems. - Get yourself registered as a food business 28 days before you open. - STAFF TRAINING! Food hygiene and people management go hand in hand so invest in both and you'll be off to a strong start :) And oodles more about looking after your people from the lovely Lucy. Enjoy and follow us on social media if you like what you hear! Instagram: @simply_hospitality_the_podcast

    20 min

  3. FEB 19

    #65 Special Guest Phil Trevett: Apprenticeships as a key part of your Recruitment Strategy

    Apprenticeships make sense BUT how can we make a success of them in our industry where labour costs have to be kept as lean as possible, and quality over quantity seems to be the best route forward? Phil Trevett, L&D Manager from Somerset Larder, explains how they run a successful Apprenticeship Programme and the boundless positive outcomes that come from it. Don't forget to give us a follow on our social media platforms so you don't miss an episode! Simply Hospitality: The Podcast (@simply_hospitality_the_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

    33 min

  4. FEB 18

    #64 :Special Guest Chris Hayers: Budget Breakdown: Part Two

    Continuing to discuss the topic of the Autumn Budget with Chris Hayers from Match Accounting, in Part Two, Ruth and Lucy discuss: - Budgeting properly: do you know your most profitable product? - Profit and Loss analysis - know your numbers! - The importance of keeping in regular communication with your accountant. The goal is to cut through the noise and get to the heart of how these updates will impact our teams, our venues, and our communities.  If you’d like to get in touch with Chris at Match Accounting, go to http://www.matchaccounting.co.uk and drop them a line. Please subscribe to the pod if you have enjoyed this episode, and follow us on Instagram and Linked In to keep up to date on all the hot topics in the sector!

    29 min

  5. FEB 18

    #63: Special Guest Chris Hayers: Budget Breakdown: Part One

    Ruth and Lucy step a little out of their comfort zone forthis episode, diving into the UK Autumn Budget and its impact on the hospitality sector. While they’re neither politicians nor finance experts, they’re asking the questions that matter most to hospitality business owners—because we all want to understand, in plain English, what these changes mean for us.   Here’s what we’re exploring in Part One: 🔹 Significant Changes:Now that the dust has settled, what are the key takeaways for hospitality? Topics like the National Insurance increase and Minimum Wage changes are front of mind. 🔹 Support forHospitality: Are there measures or financial support available to ease the adjustment period for our industry? 🔹 Consumer Spending: Will the budget influence how much customers are willing to spend? The goal is to cut through the noise and get to the heart of how these updates will impact our teams, our venues, and our communities.   If you’d like to get in touch with Chris at Match Accounting, go to www.matchaccounting.co.uk and drop them a line. Please subscribe to the pod if you have enjoyed this episode, and follow us on Instagram and Linked In to keep up to date on all the hot topics in the sector!

    25 min

  6. FEB 12

    #62: Special Guest Corrina Pyke: Is Glass the Biggest Sustainability Issue in Wine?

    Is Glass the Biggest Sustainability Issue in Wine? 🍷♻️ The wine industry has a major sustainability challenge—glass bottles. While they’ve been the standard for centuries, their environmental impact is huge. Here are some eye-opening stats: 📊60% of a wine bottle’s carbon footprint comes from producing and transporting glass. ♻️Only 70% of glass is recycled in the UK, with millions of tons still going to landfill. 🚛Heavier bottles = higher emissions—switching to lighter or alternative packaging can cut transport emissions by10-40%. 🔄Refillable bottles can be reused up to 30 times, massively reducing waste. With growing awareness of sustainability, we need to ask: ✅ Areconsumers ready to embrace refillable bottles or alternative packaging? ✅ How canproducers and distributors reduce glass waste? ✅ Whatgovernment policies or initiatives could support a shift toward sustainable wine solutions? ✅ Whatinnovations are on the horizon for wine packaging? Don't forget to follow us on Linked In, Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts :)

    27 min

  7. FEB 5

    #61: LIVE from The Source Trade Show

    Live from The Source Trade Show in Exeter, listen to visitors and exhibitors share what they have to offer and what they one thing they would ask for they had direct line to Mr Keir Starmer! Featuring... Fleming Howden (4) Fleming Howden: Overview | LinkedIn ScrocchiarellaSouth West Food Group https://swgroup.co.uk South West Sandwich Company https://sandwichcompany.co.uk Blackthorn Salt www.blackthornsalt.co.uk NFU Mutual www.nfumutual.co.uk The Ginger Cat Deli https://gingercatdeli.co.uk The Michael Caines Academy in Exeter College Michael Caines Academy - Exeter CollegeHale Events www.hale-events.com The Bar Teignmouth Instagram: (@thebarteignmouth) • Instagram photos and videos Shandy Shack www.shandyshack.co.uk When in Rome Wine www.wheninromewine.com Glassworks International https://glassworksinternational.com Purbeck Ice Cream www.purbeckicecream.co.uk Westpoint https://westpointexeter.co.uk Scott's Crispy Onions www.scottscrispyonions.com Advanced Disposables www.advanceddisposables.co.uk Greg Parsons from Food Drink Devon https://fooddrinkdevon.co.uk Don’t forget to follow, like and subscribe on: Instagram: Simply Hospitality: The Podcast (@simply_hospitality_the_podcast) • Instagram photos and videosLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-hospitality/

    24 min

  8. JAN 29

    #60: Who is joining us at The Source Trade Show?

    Jam then cream, or cream then jam...? One of the many pivotal questions we'll be asking the suppliers at The Source Tradeshow next Tuesday and Wednesday. Simply Hospitality is excited to be a media partner of the show, where we will be recording live from the trading floor! Listen to this week's episode to hear why this show needs to be in your diary - whether you're South West born and bred, or just fancy a jaunt to this beautiful part of the world to gain must have inspiration ahead of the busy season. Check out The Source trade show – Inspiration and opportunity on a plate to register and we will see you there! Don't forget to follow us on here and on our social media platfroms to ensure you don't miss an epsiode.

    18 min
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Welcome to Simply Hospitality. Featuring Lucy, a restaurant owner and HR professional passionate about helping the hospitality industry thrive, and Ruth an Environmental Health Officer and the owner of Simply Safer, where she specialises in food safety and health & safety. Together, Lucy and Ruth are here to dive into the hot topics that matter most in the hospitality sector, offering top tips and insights for restaurant owners, managers, head chefs and their teams, they've got it covered from both sides of the pass!

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  • Creator
    Ruth Baker and Lucy Branson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ruth Baker and Lucy Branson
  • Show Website
    Simply Hospitality

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