Appointment
This archive covers key leadership, executive, and senior chef appointments across the UK foodservice and hospitality industry. From CEOs and MDs at restaurant and pub groups to head chefs, operations directors, and F&B leaders at catering firms and multi-site operators, our reporting provides context on who’s moving where — and why it matters. We focus on how these appointments signal shifts in company direction, brand evolution, and strategic priorities. Whether you’re tracking talent across the industry or benchmarking organisational structure, this coverage is essential for business decision-makers.
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Jul- 2024 -1 JulyNews
Market Taverns appoints new director
Market Taverns has recently appointed consumer analyst Nigel Parson as director as the London pub company continues to strengthen its board. Parson, who brings a wealth of expertise with his combination of business and City experience, specialises in equity research in the consumer sector. He commenced his career with Grand…
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Jun- 2024 -25 JuneNews
Stonegate appoints new non-exec director
Stonegate Pub Company has appointed Mark Davies as a new non-executive director. Davies is the CEO of Primary Health Properties, the FTSE 250 UK real estate investment trust, and a non-executive director of Palace Capital, a regional focused REIT. He was previously a co-founder and CEO of NewRiver REIT and…
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21 JuneNews
Noble Restaurants Group appoints new culinary director
Noble Restaurants Group has recently announced the appointment of Jeremy Brown as its new culinary director. With a career spanning over three decades, Brown brings a “wealth” of culinary expertise and leadership to his new role. He will oversee culinary operations across three key elements of Noble Restaurants Group’s portfolio:…
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21 JuneTrade Associations
NTIA urges new govt to appoint night time economy minister
The NTIA has called on the incoming government to appoint a night time economy (NTE) minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards, the trade body has said, due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. While…
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20 JuneRestaurants
Eastway Brasserie appoints new head chef
Eastway Brasserie has announced the appointment of Pedro Costa as its new head chef. Costa brings over 20 years of culinary experience and having worked in some of the most prestigious establishments. Some of his past experience includes working with the ETM Group and the exclusive Soho House. Originally from…
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17 JuneFood and Drink
NTIA appoints new INA vice president
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced the appointment of Michael Kill as the new vice president of the International Nightlife Association (INA). According to NTIA, Kill, with his “extensive” experience and “unwavering dedication” to the nightlife industry, brings a “wealth of knowledge and a visionary approach to his…
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13 JunePeople
Cornish Bakery names first managing director
Independent chain Cornish Bakery has announced the appointment of hospitality specialist Mat Finch as its first ever managing director. In his new role, Finch will work alongside founder Steve Grocutt to drive the company’s stated objectives of “building a unique team culture, winning beautifully and supercharging swift growth”. Finch has…
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11 JunePeople
Farzi London appoints Nikhil Mahale as head chef
Haymarket’s Farzi London has announced the appointment of Nikhil Mahale as its new head chef. With over 23 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Mahale’s career has spanned continents, learning the diverse multi-cultural flavours whilst developing his “modern edge and technical efficiency”. Mahale began his professional career at Azok in…
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10 JunePeople
L’Ortolan head chef James Greatorex joins Grove of Narberth
Pembrokeshire country house hotel Grove of Narberth has announced the appointment of James Greatorex as its new head chef. Greatorex joins executive chef Douglas Balish’s team to take on the key head chef position, and supports Balish in the delivery of the food operation across the hotel. Greatorex’s appointment follows…
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4 JuneRestaurants
Sea Containers London appoints new head chef
Sea Containers has announced the appointment of Tom Morgan as the new head chef, taking over culinary leadership for both Sea Containers Restaurant and the Lyaness Bar. Born and raised in London, Morgan embarked upon his culinary journey aged 16, quickly ascending from commis chef to chef de partie within…
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