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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Jun- 2022 -8 June
Merchants Manor in Falmouth appoints new head chef
Boutique Hotel Merchants Manor has announced the appointment of Cornishman Aiden Blakely-May as the new head chef at Rastella. Rastella is the three AA-Rosette Restaurant in the four AA-Star Boutique Hotel, Merchants Manor and is Falmouth’s Highest Awarded Restaurant. Blakely-May has previously worked in Samphire Restaurant, and joined Rastella four…
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8 June
Mollie’s appoints new head of sales
Mollie’s, the fast-growing “hotel and diner concept” with locations in Oxford and Bristol, has appointed Lindsey Williams as head of sales for the South West region. This will span both properties and future earmarked local expansions. In her new role as head of sales, Williams will “apply her 25 years’…
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1 June
Paul Cooney announced as head chef at Oddfellows On The Park
Oddfellows Hotels has announced the appointment of Paul Cooney as its head chef at boutique hotel, Oddfellows On The Park. Cooney joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from The Townhouse in Manchester, where he held the reins for over three years. Cooney has worked and trained across…
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May- 2022 -31 May
NTIA names Sacha Lord as chair
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) board has unanimously appointed Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy advisor for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, as chair of the board of directors. Lord has worked with the NTIA and stakeholders across the UK over the last two years.…
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27 May
Pizza Express names Paula MacKenzie as CEO
PizzaExpress has announced the appointment of Paula MacKenzie as CEO, joining the company on Monday 6 June. It said MacKenzie has over 20 years’ experience in transforming Food and Drinks businesses by “unlocking the power of brands”. She has worked for some of the world’s most recognised and valued companies…
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20 May
Young’s appoints first retail director
Young and Co’s (Young’s) has announced that Mark Loughborough will join the board in the newly created role of retail director, effective 30 September 2022. In his new role, Loughborough will report to Young’s chief operating officer, Simon Dodd. Loughborough has a wealth of experience, having spent 11 years with…
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13 May
Big Table Group appoints first F&B director
The Big Table Group, the operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has appointed David Rust to the newly created role of director of Food and Beverage. Rust has over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, working with brands across hotels, restaurants and leisure. He joins from…
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11 May
The Montagu Arms names new executive chef
The Montagu Arms, a boutique hotel in New Forest, has appointed Nathan Eades as the new executive chef of the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, The Terrace. In his new role, Eades will be responsible for the development and execution of the hotel’s menus, for both The Terrace and Monty’s Inn, as…
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Apr- 2022 -27 April
Greggs welcomes new director to board
Greggs has welcomed Lynne Weedall as an independent non-executive director to its board, with her role taking effect from 17 May 2022 following the chain’s upcoming AGM. Weedall is described as an “experienced” People and Business Transformation executive, having held senior positions at Selfridges and Carphone Warehouse, among others. Throughout…
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25 April
Tom Kerridge unveils duo of key promotions
The Tom Kerridge Group has announced it has made two key promotions within the group, with Matthew O’Connor promoted to Business Development and Guest Relations director and Blaine Whiteside promoted to restaurant director at Kerridge’s Bar and Grill. O’Connor’s appointment comes as the six-strong restaurant group looks to focus more…
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