People
The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Nov- 2022 -23 November
Heavenly Desserts appoints trio ahead of expansion
Luxury dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts has made three appointments to its team as it looks to expand into international markets. The company has announced that Martha Prudence has been promoted to new store openings trainer. Louise Wilkinson has been appointed brand excellence auditor and Warren Smith has been appointed area…
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22 November
1 in 9 hospitality roles remain vacant despite recruitment efforts
One in nine hospitality jobs remain vacant despite some recent improvements in recruitment, according to new findings from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth. Their October Business Confidence Survey found that 11% of roles are still vacant, a figure that is level with the last survey three months ago, but down…
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17 November
Soho House CEO steps down
Nick Jones, the CEO and board director of Membership Collective Group (MCG), the group known for managing the member’s club Soho House, has announced his intention to step down from his role and transition to founder. The news comes following talks between Jones and executive director Ron Burkle have had…
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11 November
Various Eateries appoints interim CFO
Various Eateries has announced that James Darwent is joining its board as director with immediate effect, where he will act as interim CFO following the news Oli Williams has stepped down from the role. According to the company, Darwent has been working alongside Williams since joining the company on 26…
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3 November
Arc Inspirations appoints Mike Tye as chairman
Arc Inspirations has appointed hospitality sector veteran and leader Mike Tye as chairman, and he will support the senior team, led by CEO and co-founder Martin Wolstencroft, in the on-going development of the business. In his new role, Tye will work alongside the team as the group plans for a…
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1 November
The Mitre Hampton Court appoints new executive chef
Boutique luxury hotel brand, The Signet Collection, has announced the appointment of Paul Mason as executive chef at The Mitre in Hampton Court for the venue’s two restaurants, Coppernose and The 1665 Riverside Brasserie. In his new role, Mason will be responsible for driving culinary creativity and ensuring that the…
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Oct- 2022 -14 October
Comptoir Group appoints new CEO
Comptoir Group, the owner of Comptoir Libanais, has appointed Nick Ayerst as CEO effective from 17 October 2022. Ayerst brings more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry to the role and was previously managing director of Leon, where he joined in 2020 to help restructure its operational model.…
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4 October
McDonald’s appoints new independent director
McDonald’s has announced the appointment of Kareem Daniel as an independent director of the board, effective 1 October 2022. Daniel currently serves as chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution at The Walt Disney Company. He is responsible for driving the overall growth and profitability of Disney’s global media businesses,…
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Sep- 2022 -30 September
Just Eat to appoint former MD as CCO
Just Eat Takeaway.com has expanded its management board by nominating Andrew Kenny, a previous managing director at the group, as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Kenny has been with the company for five years and served as MD for Just Eat UK. He is also a member of the…
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27 September
Domino’s appoints Elias Diaz Sese as interim CEO
Domino’s Pizza Group has announced that Elias Diaz Sese, currently a non-executive director of Domino’s, will become chief executive officer (CEO) on an interim basis, effective 10 October 2022. Sese will work closely with outgoing CEO, Dominic Paul, to facilitate a “smooth” transition. Based in the UK, he brings over…
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