From fine-dining dinners, monthly wine tastings, breathtaking views and celebrating special occasions, Brambles at Vivari Hotel offers a taste of luxury just a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Serving success: Fostering collaboration and peak performance in restaurant teams
Discover the key to cultivating collaboration and peak performance within your restaurant staff, starting from the top down. Explore four actionable tips for fostering teamwork and achieving service excellence.
5 key metrics for gauging restaurant success
Beyond profits, these 5 metrics are crucial for gauging restaurant success. From staff fulfilment and social following to reviews, here’s what you should be measuring.
Take your service from good to great
Seasoned restaurant consultant Jenny Handley shares the telltale signs of poor service and 3 easy tips to avoid mistakes in your restaurant. Now you can elevate your service from good to great!
Unwind in style at Alto Wine Estate this summer
Escape to Alto Wine Estate this summer for their brand new wine and canapé pairing, live music sundowners, and breathtaking views of Stellenbosch from the restaurant.
Price your menu like a pro: Tips for peak and off-peak season
How do you price your menu for peak and off-peak seasons to maximise profits and attract guests? Learn how to price your dishes, offer seasonal specials, and create a unique dining experience that will keep diners coming back for more.
The power of mentorship in the hospitality industry
Mentors are essential in the gruelling hospitality industry, where many enter without qualifications. Jenny Handley explores the importance of mentors, how to find one, and how to get the most out of the relationship.
Restaurant benchmarking: Becoming the “best in class”
Benchmarking is key to your restaurant’s success, but how do you go about it? Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley, who benchmarks SA’s best restaurant, shares her tips and 5-step process.
Inverroche Distillery: Bucket list gin making and gin tasting experiences on the Garden Route
Inverroche is a hidden gem on the Garden Route that shouldn’t be missed by gin lovers. From guided gin tastings, paired with speciality chocolates, to a gin-making masterclass, you need to add this stop to your itinerary.
Food: South Africa’s 13th official language?
Jenny Handley of the Gourmet Guide explains how food is a language all of its own. From SA’s vibrant food and unique kitchen culture, explore the power of restaurants as our culinary ambassadors.
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