Could term-time working be the work-life balance you’ve been searching for?
The hospitality industry can offer an exciting and rewarding career, but long shifts, evening work and weekend commitments can often make achieving a healthy work-life balance challenging.
From Temp Chef to Credit Controller: My Career Change Journey
Hello everyone and thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my journey from being a chef to becoming a Credit Controller. I hope my experience encourages anyone who may be considering a career change or looking to develop new skills. I worked for Berkeley Scott as a temporary chef on and off for […]
National Apprenticeship Week: Why We Champion Apprentices Every Day
At Berkeley Scott, apprenticeships are not a once-a-year conversation or a box to tick. They are a meaningful part of how we grow our people, strengthen our teams, and stay connected to real, hands-on experience across the business. Supporting apprentices does take commitment. It requires time, guidance, and consistent encouragement from experienced colleagues. But the […]
How to Tackle the January Blues in Hospitality
Supporting Wellbeing during Hospitality’s quietest Month January can be tough for hospitality workers. After the festive rush, shifts may slow down, the weather’s gloomy, and motivation can dip. If you’re feeling the January blues, you’re not alone, but this blog aims to help you explore ways to reset, refocus, and start the year feeling positive. […]
2026: A big year for UK events, and an even bigger one for hospitality
If there’s one word that sums up the UK events calendar for 2026, it’s busy… and that’s very good news. After years of cautious planning and squeezed seasons, organisers are finally looking at a calendar that feels full, confident and ambitious again. From major international sport to exhibitions, cultural events and city-wide celebrations, 2026 is […]
How to avoid last-minute staffing failures
Preparing for unexpected absences over the Winter Months With winter in full swing, flu cases and other seasonal illnesses are keeping more staff off work than usual. Even a few unexpected absences can quickly disrupt the working day, especially if critical roles aren’t covered. Planning in advance, identifying the key positions that must always be […]
Keeping Hospitality Running on New Year’s Eve
The planning behind one of the busiest nights in Hospitality While most of the country counts down to midnight, hospitality staff are already in full swing, making New Year’s Eve celebrations possible. Behind every smoothly running event is a carefully orchestrated operation that requires skill, teamwork, and meticulous planning. From temporary hires to kitchen crews […]
Behind the Scenes of Staffing Large Scale Events:
Staffing the Oasis Concert As an agency partner to many Large Scale Events, our work begins months in advance, sometimes up to sixmonths before the event day. We recently staffed 80 staff for the Oasis concert at MurrayfieldStadium, and we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at that process. What does staffing a large-scale […]
Supporting your team – Spotting the signs of struggle
How to recognise and support struggling staff in the Hospitality Industry Working in hospitality means fast-paced, high-pressure environments where every shift counts. Sometimes team members struggle quietly, and if it goes unnoticed, it can affect morale, service, and staff retention. Even small signs of stress can quickly escalate, impacting both the individual and the whole […]
Berkeley Scott – Supporting Mental Health
Our Mental Health Advisors & What they do Life and work can be demanding. Whether you’re managing a busy team, working long shifts, or juggling multiple responsibilities. At Berkeley Scott, we know mental health matters just as much as skills or experience. That’s why we have a dedicated team of mental health advisors – to […]