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We have a new government,
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENT
and it has been recently
announced that public sector
workers including doctors have
been offered 22% in pay
increases. I am loathed to
comment in political terms but it
brings into question the worth
of employees.
If a job - especially and almost
traditionally in hospitality - is seen
as an “anyone could do it” job then
low pay is often expected, even if
the work is long and hard and Steve Slark addresses the delegates at the
often in challenging conditions. BSA’s networking and AGM event held at
Bestir on the 25th of July
This is where I have found that
qualifications can tip the balance improve both the offer to the customer and the
and there is not normally any quality of any company.
qualification without training, We are proud at the BSA to offer a range of
study or hard work. courses for Barista Skills in isolation or in
partnership with our member training centres up
The hourly rates for Barista’s to and including City and Guilds level, still the only
seems to have peaked after fully accredited course in the sector which the BSA
increasing sharply in the last few founded.
years since a good deal of them Do you need training if you are using the new
have left the UK since Brexit, and
recruiting has become harder. breed of super Automatic bean-to-cup machines?
The answer is an emphatic yes as there is so much
This situation contributes to the more behind the scenes that influences the final
employer costs and then on to the product.
consumer which we have all We are proud to recently have Bestir join us which
witnessed in the price of our excels in such machines.
favourite beverages. Sure, Please do enquire if you require or offer training
ingredient costs also play a part as and we will be pleased to discuss it with you.
do rents and other factors.
I hope you enjoy this latest issue and remember
Where am I going with this? Well, I “you are in good company” with the Beverage
would rather be a trained person Standards Association.
looking for a role or looking at To contact me you can either email
employers who offer coordinated chairman@beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk or
training. message me at 07711 087662. You can also join JULY/AUGUST. 2024 | ISSUE 37
Investing in people has always our vibrant Beverage Support Hub WhatsApp
been a long-term commitment but group.
ultimately has a measurable Steve Slark
payback, which is proven to
chairman@beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk
www.beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk
