JHA Platinum Partners GR8 Employment Solutions and Training have set up a resource to help the hospitality industry recruit seasonal staff. As restrictions begin to ease, many are looking at their staffing needs for the coming season. But, it is anticipated that recruitment will be harder for the industry this year. We are fortunate that…
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The Chief Executive of the JHA, Simon Soar, has written an open letter to Jersey's politicians urging caution over plans to introduce further measures to limit immigration. In his letter, Mr Soar outlines the effects Brexit has had on the available labour market, cutting it by 85% and adding to the acute challenges already being…
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Over 100 members joined the The Chamber of Commerce and Jersey Hospitality Association's webchat on the reopening process. It was hosted by Chamber CEO Murray Norton with panel members Caroline Maffia, Strategic Lead for Contact Tracing, Monitoring and Enforcement; Marc Hurst, Environmental Health Consultant; Ruth Johnson, Head of Policy; and Simon Soar, JHA CEO. 210215 Chamber JHA Webchat reopening Hospitality -…
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The news that hospitality venues will be able to re-open after the February Half-Term is a welcome sign that things are gradually heading in the right direction. Our sector is by no means alone in facing the challenges presented by the current restrictions, but it has been forced to remain shut for long periods. It…
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Some important messages being discussed on BBC Radio Jersey today from members of the Jersey hospitality industry, as we debate what support is needed to take businesses safly into next year. Please take the time to listen to these interviews below. Lawrence Huggler, Managing Director of the Huggler Group: [video width="1274" height="434" mp4="https://www.jerseyhospitality.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Lawrence-Higgler-BBC-Radio-21-Dec-20.mp4"][/video] Dominic Jones,…
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The measures the Government of Jersey is putting in will be extremely difficult for the hospitality sector, the JHA and its members understand the reasons why this decision had to be made. We fully support this temporary measure because it is what is best for the island. As a body we are prepared to do…
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The Parish of St Helier and Jersey Business have created a new report that tracks commercial vacancy data in central St Helier. This data has been created in response to the need for accurate and useful information. These first reports currently cover the GOAD surveyed areas of the commercial centre in St Helier, excluding shopping centres. There…
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From Monday 26 October, the guidance on wearing face masks when outside the home is changing. Islanders will be ‘strongly recommended’ to wear a face mask in indoor public places. This includes crowded environments where you can’t guarantee you will always be able to maintain physical distancing, such as in shops. In addition to that, it will include an environment where contact details…
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The Chief Executive of the Jersey Hospitality Association has said the States Assembly vote to allow drinks promotions on licensed premises will do little to help the industry which is already struggling due to Covid-19. Deputy Lindsay Ash's proposition lets businesses offer promotions on drinks until the end of next year, but JHA CEO Simon…
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This latest update should make a big difference to the events sector. The updated guidance means events and gatherings will now allow up to 40 people plus up to 10 customer-facing staff. Additional staff, such as chefs, who have no interaction with guests will not be part of the headcount. You can read the details…
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