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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Oct- 2019 -21 October
The County restaurant acquired by new owners
The County at Aycliffe is now under new ownership, having been purchased by Michael Parkin. The County is a pub and restaurant with seven en-suite letting rooms is located in Aycliffe Village, which has recently been refurbished with a modern and contemporary menu to complement. It has earned the coveted…
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16 October
CH&CO strengthens operations team with three appointments
Fiona Gilbertson has joined the CH and Co team as operations director covering the south and south east. Gilbertson will be responsible for driving sustainable growth through the delivery of “innovative quality services, nurturing strong client relationships and leading highly motivated and effective teams”. Most recently Gilbertson worked in strategic…
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15 October
Deliveroo riders boycott Wagamama restaurants in Bristol
Around 80 Deliveroo riders boycotted Wagamama restaurants in Bristol last week, over complaints that staff at the Japanese chain took too long to prepare food for deliveries. According to Bristol Live, Joseph Nunes, who organised the boycott, said “riders often have to wait 25 minutes in Wagamama for orders to…
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11 October
Elior UK appoints new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality
Elior UK has appointed Fi Morley as the new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality. Morley said he will work in partnership with Scottish Rugby to “continue to deliver a first class offer” based on customer experience. Previously responsible for a significant transformation of business within Edinburgh’s The Hub, Elior said Morley…
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11 October
Wasabi appoints Henry Brits as new CEO
Sushi restaurant Wasabi has appointed Henry Brits as its new CEO, announcing that he will join the business on 29 November. Brits has previously worked at Yum! Brands and was involved in the turnaround of Pizza Hut Restaurants under private equity ownership. Earlier this year Wasabi secured investment from investment…
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Sep- 2019 -27 September
The Grand Eastbourne appoints new executive head chef
The Grand in Eastbourne has appointed a new executive head chef to oversee all dining across the five-star seaside hotel. Hrvoje Loncarevic returns to The Grand, where he started his career at the age of 20 as junior chef in the hotel’s two AA Rosette Mirabelle Restaurant. As well as…
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19 September
Chef Luke Selby to host pop-up dining experience at National Theatre
The National Theatre has partnered with Sauce Supper Club to deliver a pop-up dining experience at the theatre’s House Bar and Restaurant from 9-10 October 2019. The event will be curated by celebrated chef, Luke Selby and his brothers Nathaniel and Theodore. For the first time, the supper club will…
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16 September
One in seven hospitality workers not receiving holiday pay, report reveals
Workers in the hotel and restaurants sector are missing out on “minimum legal workplace entitlements”, according to a new report by independent think-tank Resolution Foundation. Around one in seven workers in the sector report receiving no holiday entitlement, three times the rate across the rest of the economy, while around…
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13 September
Buzzworks appoints Carole Lamond people director
Buzzworks Holdings, one of Scotland’s fastest growing independent restaurant and bar operators, has appointed a new people director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development, has joined the award-winning family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses…
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11 September
108 Brasserie & Bar appoints Emre Gunes as general manager
108 Marylebone Lane has appointed Emre Gunes as general manager at 108 Brasserie and 108 Bar. Bringing with him over 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Gunes has a wealth of experience across a range of high-end restaurants in the capital. He will be joining 108 Marylebone Lane from…
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