PH TIMES
PH News For PH Family / Summer Edition
DEAR ALL
I’m delighted to announce the first issue of our PH Times Newsletter bringing you news from our London restaurant, as well as our other Planet Hollywood, Earl of Sandwich and Buca di Beppo restaurants around the world.
There will be interviews with members of our team so you learn a little more about them and if you have any stories you wish to contribute, please let us know. We will be releasing a newsletter around every 4 months.
I’d like to thank you all for your hard work throughout the year and a big thank you to Skaiste for her time and effort in putting this newsletter together and we hope that you will enjoy reading it and learning more about our wonderful company and great brands!
BEST,
ALEX GARLAND
Meet The PH FAMILY
Name: Beverley Boughen
Position: Manager of Everything :)
Years Working for PH: 22 Years!!!
Favourite PH Dish: It changes daily as I like every food under the sun … but at present it is the Salt Beef Sandwich.
Most Favourite Movie: Again very difficult …. Changes with my mood … Breakfast at Tiffanys is an all time fav … so is Close Encounters of the Third Kind … Kill Bill is a cracker of a film both Volumes …. loved my teenage years of movies like the Breakfast Club … to many to really make a sensible choice!
Pepsi or Coke?: Neither … not a soft drink kinda gal! …. Half a Fosters / Glass of Pinot Grigio / Glass of Prosecco or a good ole cup of tea or sparkling water!
What would you do if you won the lottery?: Have a fantastically large party somewhere exotic and buy a beautiful house right on the sea!
If you were having a dinner party and could invite three famous people, who would they be? God knows … someone funny …. someone inspiring and someone who will clean up afterwards!
#ThrowbackThursday
CONGRATULATIONS !
Peter Cording
In May 2014, we saw ‘The return of a Planet Hollywood London Legend, Peter Cording’ who came back to his ‘second home’ in the position of Assistant General Manager.
Fast forward a year and we have ‘The rise of a Planet Hollywood London Legend, Peter Cording’ who as of …. now is General Manager of Planet Hollywood London.
For those who do not know, Pete has worked with the company for over a decade, primarily in the role of Senior Restaurant Manager at Planet Hollywood, but also for 18 months in one of our other operations, the fine dining restaurant ‘Rama’ at 50 St James.
His understanding of the day to day running of our business is second to none and he is a tremendous asset to the team. Pete brings his outstanding operational ability, presence, energy and fantastic people skills to our environment on a daily basis.
I am truly delighted to be able to give Pete this opportunity and know the positive impact that Pete will have with the staff and guests alike.
Please join us in congratulating Pete on this well deserved promotion!
Planet Hollywood Disneyland Paris
VITOR CARVALHO
It was with great pleasure that as of 18th May 2015, Vitor Carvalho returned to the Planet Hollywood family as Assistant General Manager for Disneyland Paris.
Vitor had worked with the company for over a decade, primarily in the role of Senior Restaurant Manager at Planet Hollywood London, but he also worked as a Restaurant Manager in Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, New York, Paris and also helped out for four months in Planet Hollywood Disneyland Paris in 2009 while the new Planet Hollywood in London was being built.
After 3 years working in the UAE setting up two restaurant operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for Shake Shack as General Manager, we offered Vitor the opportunity to return to Europe and join the Planet Hollywood Disneyland Paris team and we were delighted when he accepted the opportunity and challenge.
Some of you may remember Vitor and will have worked with him before. His operational ability, high energy, presence and people skills bring enormous benefit to the Disneyland Paris restaurant. He is a tremendous asset to our brand and we are delighted to have him back in the team!
A BIG GOOD BYE TO DOUGLAS INMAN
A big Good Bye to Douglas Inman, Director of Finance & Administration for both Planet Hollywood and Earl of Sandwich, Disneyland Paris, who is leaving us for pastures new.
Douglas has worked with us at DLP for the past four years and has in that time made a big impact and outstanding contribution to both businesses.
He has a fabulous opportunity in a high level position of COO with a firm in central Paris, which is also far closer to his home and he feels it is an offer he can't refuse.
Please join us in wishing Douglas the best of luck for his future role. He will be sorely missed.
Let's not forget about new PH London Menu !
- Cured Ham and Portobello Mushroom Pizza with fresh Rocket
- Surf & Turf Burger with Lobster Mayonnaise
- Hand-folded Pumpkin Tortellini with a sage cream
- Homemade Sausage Roll with BBQ Sauce
- Giant Hot Dog with onion and spicy BBQ beans and sweet potato fries
- Roasted Pear & Walnut Salad with toasted walnuts, pecorino cheese, mixed leaves, red peppers with a honey and lemon dressing
- Salt Beef Sandwich served on fresh rye and caraway seed bread and with sweet potato fries
- Beef Rendang (strips of beef in a coconut fragrant spice sauce) served with steamed jasmine rice
- Chicken Tikka Caesar Salad
- Toblerone Cheesecake
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SO FAR ? :)
DLP Planet Hollywood New Menu Coming Soon!
Cocktail for the End of Summer!
EXCALIBUR
1 shot of Cranberry Finlandia
1/2 shot of Bacardi Carta Blanca
1/2 shot of Midori
3 shots of Cranberry Juice
Dash of Gomme
Garnish with Mint Leaves and Lime
Don't forget the ice!!
Enjoy!
WOW Privilege Scheme
Heart of London Business Alliance has provided us with an excellent opportunity to join its WOW Privilege Scheme!
The scheme offers an exclusive card available to employees working within the Heart of London. With a choice of promotions from over 55 businesses, our employees can now enjoy savings of up to 50% on food, shopping, entertainment and leisure, and experience London West End like never before!
This means that all Planet Hollywood employees are welcome to register and receive a WOW discount card once they have successfully completed their 6 months’ probation period.
Website: http://www.heartoflondonbid.london/wow-privilege-scheme-offers/
Buca di Bepo
Buca di Beppo® is a collection of neighborhood restaurants with a lively atmosphere and authentic Italian menu for all to enjoy. In the spirit of Italian culture, dishes are meant to be shared and served family-style, perfect for passing around the table.
Earl of Sandwich
FUN FACT - All of sandwiches are made from scratch and served within 3 1/2 minutes!
Planet Dailies & Mixology 101
Mixology 101 is a stylish cocktail lounge at Planet Dailies with a signature cocktail program by award-winning mixologist Salvatore Calabrese.
Earl Enterprises New Openings Around the World!
Tequila Taqueria
The first restaurant opened on 1st June in Bally's Las Vegas!
The concept is all about the soul of Mexico. Authentic Mexican dishes and beverages set to a backdrop of revolution imagery and cultural icons. Let's not forget about the most important bit - the restaurant has a selection of 43 premium tequilas and over 10 ice-cold Mexican beers! Muy Bien!
Monday, Jun 1, 2015, 12:00 AM
Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States
BUCA DI BEPPO
The first Buca di Beppo opened in 1993 in downtown Minneapolis. On July 8, 2015, some 22 years late later, we are proudly opening the doors of Buca di Beppo in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with our partners GGICO Gourmet. The first location will be situated in Yas Mall, home to 2.5 million sq ft of retail and entertainment at the heart of Yas Island! This is the largest Buca in the world with up to 380 guests at one sitting!
Wednesday, Jul 8, 2015, 09:00 PM
Yas Mall - Yas Island - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
BUCA DI BEPPO
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015, 09:00 PM
Dalma Mall - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Buca di Beppo Training Team in Abu Dhabi 2015
Thank you for reading!
If you have any comments, ideas, stories, pictures, announcements, don't be shy and let me know!
Skaiste