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​'LAKE DISTRICT INN ACTS ON INDUSTRY STAFFING ISSUES'


Owner of The Punch Bowl Inn & Restaurant at Crosthwaite, Richard Rose, believes the industry needs to up its game when it comes to placing value on staff. The company is now working towards introducing a four-and-a-half-day week, a new employee profit share-based bonus scheme, enhanced training and private health care provision.

“Anyone involved in this industry will understand it takes a special kind of person to thrive in this line of work, and the rewards, benefits, working conditions, and health and wellbeing initiatives need to match the efforts put in.”

“Our striking location plus our reputation have always helped us attract some great people,” he said.
“But the flip side to being in such a picturesque area is that as soon as properties become available, they’re quickly snapped up to let out as holiday accommodation.

The businessman is also keen on investing in his staff’s career development, from ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring in-house to having opportunities to gain valuable experience at other prestigious venues and alongside top producers.
“Our chefs have carried out stages in the kitchens of some of the UK’s best Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as learning from some leading culinary talents in industry competitions,” he said.

“We’re passionate about showing people the benefits of working in hospitality and just how diverse and vibrant our industry can be. The last 18 months have been some of the most challenging times we’ve been through, but we now need to come together to influence positive change for future generations.”
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AS FEATURED IN THE WESTMORLAND GAZETTE SEPTEMBER 2021
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TREAT YOURSELF

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​Such a treat to be able to buy The Punch Bowl petit fours and take them home with you or perhaps give them a 'thank you' gift. Please speak to a member of the team for further details.
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COVID 

We are following all the government guidelines to ensure your safety. Hand sanitiser is widely available and we encourage all guests to track and trace QR code. Mask wearing for staff and guests is discretionary. We have also installed a state of the art LumiBio infection controlled cleaning system throughout, which kills at least 99.9% of pathogens for maximum protection.
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Cumbria Dining Pub of the Year 2019
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Front of House Team of the Year 2019
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Dining Pub of the Year 2018
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Restaurant With Rooms 2018
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