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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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Jul- 2021 -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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4 June
Chilango welcomes Nigel Sherwood as non-exec director
Chilango, the 14-strong Mexican-inspired restaurant chain with sites across London and the UK, has announced the appointment of Nigel Sherwood, who will be joining the board as a non-executive director. Sherwood is currently chief operating officer at Wagamama and has also worked as managing director at Shake Shack, and within…
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3 June
Nightcap adds Dawn Donogue as LCC MD
Hospitality group Nightcap has announced the appointment of Dawn Donohoe as managing director at London Cocktail Club (LCC). Joining from Enhanced Hospitality, the owner of Dingwalls and Shaka Zulu, Donohoe has also acted as an original senior team member at Urbium/Novus. In total, she provides the role with over 20…
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May- 2021 -17 May
RA names Mark Hastings as City Social GM
RA Group has announced the appointment of Mark Hastings as general manager at Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred City Social restaurant. Hastings provides the role with over two decades of experience, having began his career at Conran Restaurants before moving on to act as restaurant manager at Gordon Ramsay Holdings. Most recently,…
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12 May
Horwood House names Mehdi Amiri as exec chef
Buckinghamshire’s Horwood House Hotel and Spa has announced the appointment of Mehdi Amiri as executive chef at the establishment. In the role, Amiri will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, including room-service, afternoon tea, conference and banqueting. Amiri will also be responsible for two dining concepts, including Harry’s Bar and Kitchen,…
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Apr- 2021 -28 April
Prezzo chair to join Deliveroo’s board
Deliveroo has appointed Prezzo executive chair Karen Jones and former Coca-Cola Europe chief executive Dominique Reiniche to its board as non-executive directors. Jones will join the delivery apps board as the chair of the remuneration committee and as a member of the audit committee. Alongside her executive role at Italian…
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