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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Aug- 2021 -2 August
Burger & Lobster names executive development chef
Global surf and turf restaurant group Burger and Lobster has announced the appointment of Paul Greening as executive development chef. Greening brings over 29 years of experience to the position, including stints at Pier Restaurant in Sydney, Wellington’s Restaurant 290, and the Michelin-starred Parisian venues Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire.…
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Jul- 2021 -29 July
Roots head chef confirms plans to step down
Sean Wrest has confirmed that he will step down from his position as head chef at Michelin-starred Roots in York, announcing plans to eventually open his own restaurant. Wrest, who headed the venue for over two years, took to Instagram to confirm the news, describing his tenure as an “incredible…
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28 July
UKH names Kate Nicholls as disability ambassador
UK Hospitality (UKH) has appointed Kate Nicholls, CEO of the group, as its new disability ambassador. The appointment follows the government’s release of its new ‘National Disability Strategy’ – with officials outlining plans to offer disabled people better job support and opportunities. Nicholls said that as part of her new…
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14 July
SSP CEO Simon Smith to step down
SSP Group, the food and beverage travel outlet operator, has announced that Simon Smith is stepping down from his role as group CEO. Smith advised the firm’s board that he will be leaving at the end of 2021 to pursue a new opportunity at a private equity-backed business. Prior to…
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7 July
Delaval Arms names David Blackhall as executive chef
Delaval Arms, one of the North-East oldest pubs, has appointed David Blackhall as executive chef. Blackhall joins from Vaulkhard Group, where he was head chef at Barluga and Bealim House in Newcastle. The hire comes as the pub, which dates to the 1700s, has been fully restored by new owners,…
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1 July
Hilton unveils senior F&B appointments in EMEA region
Hilton has unveiled three senior appointments in its EMEA corporate F&B team, which are set to bring a “wealth of in-depth industry knowledge and experience” to the team. Hannah Davies will join as senior director of F&B Brand Development, EMEA, while Felix Hartmann will act as director of F&B, Continental…
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Jun- 2021 -29 June
Top chefs join Cameron House Resort
Cameron House Resort has announced the appointment of five new senior additions to its culinary hospitality team. Among them are Mark Drummond and David Lilley, who will both head up fine dining at the resort from 1 August 2021. Drummond joins from Rosewood Hotels, where he was head chef for…
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25 June
The Princess of Shoreditch names Ruth Hansom head chef
The Noble Inns group has announced the appointment of Ruth Hansom as head chef at The Princess of Shoreditch. Joining the east London venue, Hansom will be responsible for creating “new and ambitious” tasting menus on the first floor dining room. She will also be tasked with managing the menu…
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10 June
Deliveroo riders trained to spot female harassment
Deliveroo riders will be trained to spot signs of female harassment and drug dealing, as part of a new partnership with Neighbourhood Watch. The optional training programme, which has been verified by the Metropolitan Police, will see riders be educted to notice crimes such as domestic abuse, human trafficking, drug…
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9 June
73% of hospitality workers suffer from poor mental health during Covid
Almost three-quarters (73%) of hospitality workers have suffered from poor mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent study by online training provider High Speed Training. Over a third (35%) of respondents primarily blamed their profession for their mental health issues. On top of these alarming figures, a…
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