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.

  • May- 2023 -
    17 May
    Pubs and BarsThe Felin Fach Griffin appoints new head chef

    The Felin Fach Griffin appoints new head chef

    Eat Drink Sleep, a small group of family-owned inns has announced the appointment of Gwenann Davies to the role of head chef at its original pub with rooms in the Brecon Beacons, The Felin Fach Griffin. Davies, formerly in a senior role at the Tom Kerridge group, replaces Nick Evans,…

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  • 12 May
    RestaurantsJesmond Dene House appoints new executive head chef

    Jesmond Dene House appoints new executive head chef

    Jesmond Dene House, a restaurant with rooms in Newcastle upon Tyne, has promoted chef Eddie Saint from senior sous chef to the role of executive head chef with immediate effect. Saint will be taking over from Danny Parker and will oversee all events at the house as well as the…

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  • 3 May
    RestaurantsHostmore to further cost cutting plans amid new CEO appointment

    Hostmore to further cost cutting plans amid new CEO appointment

    Hostmore has announced a further cost reduction programme that will result in £4.1m of annualised savings, in addition to the group’s £1.8m annualised savings, as well as the appointment of Julie McEwan as permanent CEO of the group.  The cost reduction announcement brings the total aggregate cost reduction to £5.9m…

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  • Apr- 2023 -
    26 April
    RestaurantsMills Hill Developments appoints new executive head chef

    Mills Hill Developments appoints new executive head chef

    Mills Hill Developments, owner of El Gato Negro, Canto and Habas, has announced the appointment of Carlos Gomes as executive head chef. Gomes joined the business in 2017, working alongside chef patron and creative director Simon Shaw to open Mediterranean tapas restaurant, Canto, in Ancoats, Manchester. Over the last six…

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  • 26 April
    NewsNobu appoints new general manager

    Nobu appoints new general manager

    Nobu Old Park Lane, one of London’s most famous Japanese restaurants, has announced the appointment of Ales Potocnik as general manager.  With over 15 years of experience serving Nobu London’s regular clientele, Potocnik is well-placed to continue the restaurant’s legacy.  Potocnik built a career in hospitality in Slovenia, the US…

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  • 20 April
    PeopleAshdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints F&B manager

    Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints F&B manager

    Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in Forest Row, East Sussex, has announced the appointment of Bruno Ribeiro as the new food and beverage manager with immediate effect. Ribeiro joins the venue with 18 years of experience in hotels and fine dining, and will be responsible for providing strong leadership…

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  • 13 April
    RestaurantsNomad London appoints executive chef

    Nomad London appoints executive chef

    Nomad London in Covent Garden has announced the appointment of Michael Yates as executive chef. He will lead the culinary program at Nomad, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency. His experience includes Northcote in Blackburn and Restaurant Martin…

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  • 13 April
    PeopleThe Silver Birch appoints head chef

    The Silver Birch appoints head chef

    The Silver Birch, a neighbourhood restaurant in Chiswick, has announced the appointment of Nathan Cornwell as head chef.  Cornwell was previously the head chef alongside chef patron Mark Birchall at The Barn at Moor Hall in Lancashire and brings his wealth of experience and expertise to the restaurant.  During his…

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  • 6 April
    RestaurantsPizza Express appoints new COO

    Pizza Express appoints new COO

    Pizza Express has announced the appointment of Lawrence Harvey as its new chief operating officer. The firm said Harvey brings a “wealth of experience” having worked at a number of major brands including Aldi, Barclays and Tesco. He will be responsible for leading operations across all of Pizza Express’ over…

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  • 6 April
    NewsScoffs Group appoints new CFO

    Scoffs Group appoints new CFO

    The largest franchised partner with Costa Coffee, Scoffs Group UK, has recently announced the appointment of Jim Williamson as its new chief financial officer.  Williamson joined the company on 3 April 2023 and will lead Scoffs Group’s end to end financial operations as well as prepare the business for its…

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