News and Jobs
The Eric Bartholomew ( JD Wetherspoon ) Morecambe - Full and Part-Time Staff required
Excellent Rates of Pay and Working Conditions Contact a member of The Management Team on
01524 405860
Herron House Maintains Grade 1 Status by The BIIAB Awarding Body (Jan 2010)
Herron House has once again been awarded the Top Grade for delivering Quality, Value for Money Training in The North West. All BIIAB Approved Centres are subject to regular inspection in order to assess quality, efficiency and effectivity; we are, therfore, jusifiably proud of our track record, and wish to thank all Our Clients for your loyalty and support.
Jane Barnes makes The Waterwitch (Lancaster) North West's top pub.
After only 10 months at The Waterwitch, newly promoted Manager, Jane Barnes, has firmly established 'The Witch' as one of the U.K.'s top Hostelries after being named North West Champion Pub in The Morning Advertiser's Great British Pub Competition. Jane, along with 15 Mitchells' Managers and Head Office Staff, completed her BIIAB National Certificate in Licensed Retailing with us last year, received the prestigious award at a glittering ceremony at London's Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. Which just goes to prove that 'Training Pays'. Click on Jane to see 'what the Judges had to say' about her achievements.
Guard against TEST PURCHASE FAILURE
With increased activity from The Authorities in this area, you will need to be seen to be 'Pro-Active' in exercising 'Due Diligence'. Herron House offers a 'credible' and cost effective Training Programme with an 'On-Going Back- Up' option that should satisfy 'The Powers That Be' that you are 'going the extra mile' in order to comply with The Licensing Act and Local Licensing Policy.
National Training Awards -What does winning one of these say about us?
Personal Licence Application - CRB Check (click here)
Although Personal Licence Application Forms are available on the course, you can't actually apply for your Licence until you receive your Certificate; but if 'time is of the essence', it may be a good idea to get the ball rolling early with regard to your CRB Check. We have always recommended 'Disclosure Scotland 'as being the quickest route.These are accepted by Licensing Authorities for up to a Calendar Month after issue; so applying for it approx.1 week before your course would almost certainly ensure the fastest 'Turnaround Time' from Certification to your Personal Licence being granted. HOWEVER,IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE A COLLECTION OF THE 'BUREAUCRATIC BUMPH' THAT MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE TO SOME APPLICANTS, THEN PLEASE 'CLICK ON THE LINK'....YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED !!!
http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/alcohol_and_entertainment/3189.aspx
For More Information about Management / Supervisory Careers with Mitchell's Hotels and Inns - click here
Self-Employed Opportunities with Mitchell's. To see our current list of available Tenancies-click here.
KING'S ARMS, HALE Nr. Milnthorpe : Front of House and Kitchen Vacancies
Two vacancies for an enthusiastic 'Barperson' and someone who wishes to persue a Culinary Career with this well established Rural Food House. Good rates of pay and conditions.
Apply to Anne or George Hallam: 01539 563203
Preston Area DPS's Save up to, and over, £37.00 per Candidate by sending their staff to Lancaster for the NCPLH Course.
Approx.20 mins. up the M6(junc.33);The Greaves Hotel is on the Main A6 on The South Side Of Lancaster.
Alternatively, Buses No.40,41(from Preston) and 42(Blackpool) stop outside The Greaves Hotel..and a Lancashire Dayrider costs only £5.90.If you have several staff members to train,this could save you serious money.
Mitchell's 'Spring' Training Initiative Bears 'Autumn' Fruit
The Mitchell's/Herron House 5 Day Professional Development Course held earlier this year has resulted in the first wave of Internal Promotions for The Company.Jane Barnes-formerly Assistant Manager at The Mill,Conder Green- has been promoted to General Manager of Mitchell's 'Flagship'Canalside Pub/Dining Venue:The Waterwitch,Lancaster.Also promoted are Relief Management Couple Alastair Griffiths and Anna Mulrooney who have taken over as Management at The William Mitchell Inn,Westgate,Morecambe.These Appointments confirm Mitchell's Committment to Internal Promotion and Investment in Training for those Employees who wish to progress their Careers with the Area's Largest Employer of Hospitality Management.
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Jane Barnes- General Manager ,The Waterwitch,Lancaster
Anna and Alastair-Management Couple- The William Mitchell Inn,Westgate,Morecambe.
Alastair and I firmly believe that having had the opportunity to go on this course has given us the knowledge and awareness to maximise the Sales and Profitability of this Business.We intend to operate The William Mitchell to its Full Potential and feel confident about achieving this as a direct result of our experience as Relief Managers within The Mitchell's Estate and The Management Training and Qualifications recently aquired.We are looking forward to establishing The William Mitchell as the Number One Community Local in the area.In addition to offering Great Value Food,we will be introducing activities and events to reward our existing customers and atrract new ones to what is destined to become 'The Best Pub in Morecambe'.
Anna Mulrooney-Designated Premises Supervisor
JOBS PAGE- A FREE SERVICE FOR OUR CLIENTS
To Advertise your Vacancies here simply E-mail your job requirements,'image'or 'logo'and Contact Details then we'll post it on our site.
The Mill Inn,Conder Green,Lancaster
FULL and PART TIME Team Members needed for Front of House Jobs-Bar and Food Service.Good Rates of Pay and Working Conditions at this Beautiful Country Inn.No Experience Necessary as Full Training will be given.Some assistance with transport may also be available.Please contact any Member of the Management Team on 01524 752852
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FREE ON OUR SITE
All Herron House Clients who have a Website, or are featured on a site,can have a 'Free Link'.Please visit our'Testimonials and Client Links'page.
Visit the Serviceleavers Side of our Website for more Success Stories
CLICK HERE to see what our Ex Forces Students think about us,and what their Employers think about them;but feel free to look at the rest of this side of the site to understand why Our Ex.Forces 'Graduates' are in demand and are so successful in Our Industry..It is this Award Winning Course that forms the basis for our Day Release Professional Development Programme leading to the National Certificate in Licensed Retailing.
Stocktaking Services - Martin Fagan
Take Better Control of your Business with Regular Stock Checks. Very Reasonable Rates and a Fast Efficient Service in the Lancaster,Morecambe and South Lakes Area.
CONTACT DETAILS T-0791 7880404 and E-faigs@btinternet.com
National Certificate fo Personal Licence Holders-FREE RESIT
Click to go to the 'Why Choose Us' Page for Details.
Post 'Smoking Ban' Training Initiative Raises Standards and Boost Profits
Mitchell’s of Lancaster have just completed a new Training Initiative intended to develop the next generation of Professional Pub Operator. Managers, Assistant Managers, Trainee Managers, Tenant Licensees and selected support staff have undergone a Day Release Programme over a 5 week period. The 'Pilot Course' held at The Greaves Hotel,Lancaster, was run by North West National Training Award Winner Alan Herron, Director of Lancaster based Herron House Licensed Retail Training. The candidates studied for the BIIAB Level 2 Introduction to Licensed Retail Operations Certificate – this involved working their way through 13 subject areas relevant to the successful operation of a Licensed Hospitality Business, be it a pub, bar, hotel or club. The course also included Business Planning and Personal Development; and those who already possess the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders, will also be awarded the Level 2 National Certificate in Licensed Retailing Professional Qualification. Mitchell’s Joint Managing Director, Jonathan Barker said, “We are committed to, and improving the quality of, our pub operations and this training initiative is most definitely a step in the right direction for us. Delegates are being drawn from our estate, which includes pubs in Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding area. We are delighted to be able to develop our existing staff, thereby building their skills so as to have a beneficial effect on their contribution to the success of our pubs”. Course Director Alan Herron said, “We decided to deliver the programme on a Day Release, 5 week basis as it maximises the Learning Experience for each person taking part. Another reason for taking the 5 day option is that we are able to introduce topics outside of the main syllabus, but are still very important in terms of Employee/Employer Benefit: such as Business Planning, Personal Development and Conflict Management.Also, some of the subject areas covered are enhanced to prepare the candidates for progression to the BIIAB Level 3 Advanced Qualifications in Licensed Hospitality following successful completion of the Level 2 qualification; they must also demonstrate that their level 2 training has resulted in a Specific and Measurable Contribution to the success of their businesses”. “I am passionate about making Training Effective as our Industry is now more competitive and challenging than at any time in its history, therefore, if there’s little or no commercial benefit from the training, then don’t do it! I’ve seen trainers deliver courses similar to this in 3 consecutive days which is too much, too quick;the student may well get a Certificate but very little 'Measurable Benefit'from the training itself- except for maybe 'a large bundle of notes and a sore head!” A further reason why the Level 2 qualification was chosen is that each unit contains ‘work-based activities’ which, as the name implies, involves the candidate returning to their workplace to complete these activities: eg bar set-up procedure, receipt of goods, beer cellar inspection, financial control exercises, event planning etc – thus reinforcing the benefits of the 'day release' approach and allowing the candidates time to apply their newly acquired knowledge in their management and supervisory roles. Alan went on to say, “I am very excited about this training initiative because, unlike many of the National Pub Companies - where there is little scope for self-expression - Mitchell’s have always ‘bucked the trend’of'branding' and have maintained the individuality of each and every one of their Pubs and Hotels, so the candidates from this course will have the maximum opportunity to show the company, their colleagues and most important of all, their customers, what they can do”. The Course -in its present format-is now available locally ;details are on the 'Courses Page'of this Website.
