AN ASSOCIATION has announced a new partnership to deliver an awards event.

Chester Hospitality Association (CHA) have revealed their partnership with Chester based hospitality recruitment firm Staff 86 to deliver the first ever CHA People’s Awards.

Venues from around the city have been eagerly nominating their staff for a range of awards including rising star, barista of the year, heart of house, top team and many more.

Steven Hesketh, chair of CHA, said “Awards like these can only be made possible with the kind support of fantastic businesses like Staff 86.

"It has been a real joy to see the huge range of venues who have nominated their staff for these awards, large and small, chain or independent, we have been blown away, by the love and support shown for the people filling these key roles in Chester’s hospitality industry. The judges will have a tough job.”.

The first round of judging has begun, and judges include venue owners, hospitality PR, recruitment and marketing specialists, training and development advisors, chefs and chef lecturers, and other industry professionals.

Jack Mitchell, managing director of Staff 86, said: “We’re all thrilled to be the headline sponsor of the Chester Hospitality Awards this year. 

"We’re a people business through and through and our local hospitality community are always at the forefront of our thinking, that community are what gives us direction and purpose as a business. 

"This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to reward those in our industry and celebrate their efforts across the city, whilst also simply offering a public opportunity to be nice to one another and share some kind words. 

"A nomination alone is a win in my eyes. Best of luck to everyone involved”.

Staff 86 was founded in 2021 and currently employs more than 1000 staff, operating from offices in Chester, Liverpool, and Manchester. 

In a short time, the organisation has built up a high reputation for providing staff for hotels, pubs, and restaurants as well as for venues and events that have staffing needs such as racecourse meetings and football arenas.