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ENTRY FORM: AFWS ANNUAL AWARDS 2011

By Linda AFWS | Published: August 18, 2011

Click onto page two to download an Entry Form and nomination brochure for the AFWS Annual Awards 2011. Due to popular demand the entry date has now been extended to 23rd September 2011.

Linda AFWS | August 18, 2011

JOBS: The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower

By Sophie AFWS | Published: August 18, 2011

The wonderful Rib Room at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower is looking for Sommeliers and Host/ess. This gives you the opportunity to work with the current AFWs UK Restaurant Manager of the Year, Michele Caggianese. The information for the jobs can be found following this link and applicants should apply online. http://www.jumeirah.jobs/careers/jumeirahgroup/VacancyDetail.aspx?CompanyID=55&VacancyID=36241 http://www.jumeirah.jobs/careers/jumeirahgroup/VacancyDetail.aspx?CompanyID=55&VacancyID=36243>

Sophie AFWS |

ACADEMY SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR AFWS ANNUAL AWARDS 2011

By Helen AFWS | Published: August 16, 2011

The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) is inviting entries from hospitality employers and staff for its front-of-house AFWS Annual Awards 2011, being held at London’s Butcher’s Hall on 18 October 2011. The Awards, which have been held by the Academy since 1988, celebrate and reward inspiring people and organisations whose hard work is raising the standard and profile of food and beverage front-of-house service and also recognises the … Read more…

Helen AFWS | August 16, 2011

Blog: UK Amateur Sommelier of the Year visits Texture

By Linda AFWS | Published: August 11, 2011

As part of her prize for winning this year’s UK Amateur Sommelier of the Year, Catherine Ward-Brown visits the Michelin-starred Texture in London. Here’s what she thought… HAVING worked together at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Agnar Sverrisson and Xavier Rousset established Texture in 2007. I’ve dined at Le Manoir a couple of times and I see the same attention to detail, the same dedication to superb customer service … Read more…

Linda AFWS | August 11, 2011