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Did you know that everyday thousands of businesses provide their staff with Premier uniforms to serve up delicious food and drink to hungry customers?
We are delighted to put the spotlight on just one of these businesses as they invest in an exciting new uniform makeover for their team.
Introducing, Catherine Graham, owner of the Neighbourhood Bakehouse in Chester, who tells us a little bit more about her business and the inspiration behind her new uniform.
How long have you been running the Neighbourhood Bakehouse, Catherine?
We established the Bakehouse two years ago, right at the start of covid, then expanded into a larger premises next door just under a year ago.
You describe your business as an Artisan bakehouse, can you give us an idea of the type of food and drink you serve?
We’ve been selling sourdough bread since 2010, at our first business, long before it became a ‘buzz word’. We love healthy eating and who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked breads? Our variety of homemade cakes are baked on site everyday and there is always a beautiful aroma coming from our bakehouse.
How did you manage through Covid and have you noticed a difference in dining habits now?
We launched Neighbourhood Bakehouse during Covid in 2020! Fortunately for us, our business model was take away only at this time, selling fresh bread, cakes, coffee, sandwiches, local eggs, local milk, etc. When people were off school and work the biggest treat was to take a walk and buy some local goodies. We got to know so many of our neighbours so well, as they came each day as part of their walking routine.
How many front-of-house and kitchen staff do you employ?
We have a wonderful pastry chef, four further chefs with a broad spectrum of international experience, along with a
head chef who was trained in France. We have a wide array of food loving employees and one of our main questions
during interview stage is, “Tell us what you love about food”. Our team are so passionate and they are a mix of students to the more experienced catering professionals.
“Most of all the uniform must reflect our ethos of
business, being that we are relaxed,
approachable and passionate about what we deliver”
Why do you think it’s important to have a staff uniform in your venue?
I believe it gives a sense of pride and professional appearance. The casual uniform in the daytime is relaxed and comfortable, in the evening, our cocktail makers sport the coolest denim bar aprons.
What do you look for when considering your uniforms?
Most of all the uniform must reflect our ethos of the business being that we are relaxed, approachable and passionate
about what we deliver. Functionality plays an important role here with pockets and easy fastenings. The colour and
the cut of the fabric accentuates our casual approach to our way of dining.
Branding is really important, and you chose to have your logo embroidered on to these styles. Can you tell us about the logo?
Our branding signifies our heavenly produce, what better way than to identify this than with our beautiful angel wings.
On practical level how do you managethe laundering of your uniforms?
We have in-house laundering service to be sure the best presentation of our team is delivered each and every day and our team absolutely love their new uniforms!
Catherine chose PR129 'Barista' Aprons and PR219/ PR319 'Comis' Tees for her front-of-house team, with PR902 Coolchecker Chef's Jacket and PR554 'Select' Chef's Trousers for the kitchen staff.
Creating uniforms to impress your customers is simple and affordable with Premier. If you would like your very own uniform makeover, please contact your local Premier stockist and they will be able to help guide you through the range and offer prices.
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