Sponsors' Profiles
The Sustainable Business Award
sponsored by Nestlé Professional
Specialists in Sustainability
One of the biggest names in the food and drink industry, Nestlé Professional® - one of only two companies worldwide with the Dow Jones Gold Class membership in the food category - has corporate and social responsibility at the heart of its business. The company’s own sustainability strategy focuses on short- and long-term priorities, including: water; energy and emissions; transport and distribution; waste and packaging; sourcing; nutrition; health and wellness; marketing, and consumer information.
By supporting the CIS Excellence Sustainable Business Award, Nestlé Professional® aims to encourage other like-minded organisations to showcase their sustainability credentials, and to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to social responsibility.
‘Sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges facing foodservice businesses,’ says Managing Director, David Field. ‘We know that operating a sustainable business is not an easy task, nor is it one that can be achieved overnight.
‘However, by recognising the wider efforts being made in this area, we hope to encourage the industry to continue its great work, and that companies and organisations will strive to improve efficiency still further in the future.’
The Restaurant Newcomer of the Year Award
co-sponsored by ASA Recruitment and Sodexo
Understanding People
Sourcing the right people isn't as easy as it might appear. Many employers spend a lot of time looking for the best staff without ever attracting the most suitable candidates. At ASA we believe in finding solutions to your recruitment needs. We know our business and we're experts in recruiting people at all levels and across all sectors. With offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Kirkcaldy we’ll work hand-in-hand with you to make sure your recruitment expectations are met and exceeded.
‘ASA is delighted to be co-sponsoring the CIS Excellence Restaurant Newcomer of the Year Award with Sodexo,’ says Lindsay Weir, Director of ASA Recruitment. ‘This allows ASA to demonstrate it’s commitment to the catering market in Scotland’.
Committed to the Scottish market
Sodexo is part of the Sodexo group, the leading global provider of food and facilities management services, with more than 332,000 employees at 28,300 sites in 80 countries.
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo provides food and facilities management services providing services to clients in the corporate, healthcare, education, defence and leisure sectors, at over 2,300 locations, employing 43,000 staff.
Sodexo has an unrivalled reputation for building lasting partnerships with clients through open, transparent relationships based on trust and exceptional performance.
Prestige Scotland, Sodexo’s Scottish leisure arm, provides quality food and services at over 25 venues across Scotland, including historic castles, stadia and racecourses. These venues play a vital part in Scotland’s tourism sector.
‘The awards are an excellent way to celebrate the talent, originality and excellence that exists within the hospitality sector,’ says Alyson Cawley, Managing Director of Prestige Scotland. ‘We are proud to support the CIS Excellence awards and the contribution that this makes to the industry.’
The Independent Event-Caterer of the Year Award
sponsored by Charlton House and Hilton Glasgow
Excellence Comes Naturally
This past year has seen Charlton House’s portfolio of public catering contracts expand with the addition of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Network Rail in Glasgow, and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Annual turnover now stands at £75m and the company holds 120 high profile contracts nationwide. As well as its solid core of B&I contracts, Charlton House’s event catering is continuing to grow, with recent events including the Lord Mayor’s Banquet and the G20 Summit at Her Majesty’s Treasury. Charlton House’s growing events and venues portfolio now includes the Mansion House, the private residence of the Lord Mayor.
‘As an owner-managed, independent player ourselves, we admire entrepreneurial spirit, clear vision and the ability to survive during tough economic times, which is why we chose to support the Independent Event-Caterer of the Year at the CIS Excellence Awards 2010,’ said
Robyn Jones, Chief Executive of Charlton House.
‘Our work at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and elsewhere is underlined by a firm commitment to supporting local suppliers and we consistently champion the use of local, seasonal and sustainable foods. We want to celebrate and award those who make the most of Scotland’s fabulous natural larder to create memorable events with outstanding food.’
The Height of Success
The Hilton Glasgow is the city’s leading conference and banqueting venue and can cater for virtually any size or type of private or corporate event. With its class-leading facilities, central location and award-winning team of chefs and back-of-house staff, the hotel is widely regarded as the venue of choice for large-scale high quality events such as the CIS Excellence Awards.
‘Hilton Glasgow understands the value of recognising and nurturing talent in the catering and hospitality industry, and the importance of events such as the CIS Excellence Awards,’ says General Manager, Craig Gardner. ‘On the evening of the ceremony we will be providing a four-course meal prepared by our own CIS Excellence Award-winning chef, James Murphy, and we are looking forward to showcasing the skills of our staff.’
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