The Burnt Chef Project founder, Kris Hall, and co-host Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers:

⭐ Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality

⭐ Mex Ibrahim, Founder of Women In The Food Industry

Listen in as they discuss the rise of the minimum wage and the impact this may have on the hospitality industry. 💭

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This week, our guest host Hulya is joined by Naureen Ahmed.

Naureen is a seasoned hospitality professional, a fervent community builder, an engaging storyteller, and the visionary founder of ‘Inspiring Women in Hospitality’.

With a life journey that saw her living in four different countries by the age of 10, Naureen's path to the hospitality industry felt predestined. Her academic pursuits led her to the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, where she felt an immediate kinship with fellow students, each with their own unique stories.

Embarking on her career with a position at the Landmark London Hotel, Naureen quickly embraced the operational aspects of hospitality, setting the stage for a significant tenure at STR. Over 12 years, she transitioned through roles from analyst to head of departments, playing a pivotal role in transforming STR into the recognised brand it is today. Naureen's leadership style is marked by inclusivity and a focus on building multicultural team environments.

Recognising the underrepresentation of women in hospitality, Naureen launched the ‘Inspiring Women in Hospitality’ podcast to amplify female voices and inspire change within the industry. Her efforts expanded in September 2023 with the creation of the Inspire Community, a platform designed to foster support among women through mentorship and career development discussions.

Listen in as we discuss burnout from the female's perspective.

WEBSITE: https://www.inspiringwomeninhospitality.com/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naureen-ahmed-28253a35/

MEMBER SITE: https://iwih.campground.fyi/forms/66a937a8-456e-42e4-b5aa-2bd127c9a9ef

PODCAST LINK: https://open.spotify.com/show/6likjvIbK2B17g6pQu3QMm

This episode of Hospitality Highlights is hosted by Cara Houchen, and was joined by guest speakers: ⭐ Carissa Teeling, Head of People at House Made Hospitality ⭐ Rebekah Billingsley, Marketing Director of Planday

Tune in as the team discuss Planday's campaign The Single Biggest Shift, and whether planning rotas ahead can create happier and healthier teams, who are more likely to stay in the industry. 💭

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