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.

  • Jan- 2023 -
    26 January
    PeopleHostmore chairman to step down

    Hostmore chairman to step down

    Hostmore has announced that its chairman and non-executive director, Gavin Manson, will be retiring at the end of the annual general meeting on 25 May 2023 to focus on his other executive commitments.  As a result, the board has appointed Stephen Welker, a current non-executive director, has agreed to become…

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  • 20 January
    PeopleFormer Compass Group CFO joins Young’s board

    Former Compass Group CFO joins Young’s board

    Young’s has announced the appointment of Sarah Sergeant as a new nonexecutive director with effect from 1 March 2023.  Sergeant is currently the chief financial officer and an executive director of Watkin Jones PLC. She was previously the chief financial officer of the UK and Ireland region at Compass Group…

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  • 12 January
    Food and DrinkSSP Group appoints new UK and ROI CEO

    SSP Group appoints new UK and ROI CEO

    Travel catering company SSP Group has announced the appointment of Kari Daniels as CEO for the UK and Ireland. Daniels spent 20 years at Tesco including four years as the CEO of Tesco Ireland. She was also UK Commercial Director at Tesco and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at…

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  • 12 January
    People200 Degrees appoints new managing director

    200 Degrees appoints new managing director

    Coffee shop chain 200 Degrees has announced the appointment of Stephen Fern as its new managing director.  Fern has held the position of financial director within the company since 2019 and will now take on his new role from co-owner and CEO of the business, Rob Darby.  As managing director,…

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  • 5 January
    RestaurantsThe Savoy appoints new executive pastry chef

    The Savoy appoints new executive pastry chef

    The Savoy has announced the appointment of Nicolas Houchet as its new executive pastry chef.  Houchet joined the team from the culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu, where he led the pâtisserie team as deputy head of pastry.  Prior to his appointment and his time at Le Cordon Bleu, he spent…

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  • 4 January
    Catering CompaniesQ catering appoints new commercial director

    Q catering appoints new commercial director

    Wholesale distributor Q catering has announced the appointment of Tony Blake as commercial director. This appointment is the third senior appointment in recent times following the appointments of Caroline Martine as sales director and Nick Jennings as financial director. Blake has joined Q catering from Kent Frozen Foods where he…

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  • Dec- 2022 -
    23 December
    RestaurantsChopstix opens 26th site of 2022 in Exeter

    Chopstix opens 26th site of 2022 in Exeter

    Chopstix has opened its new Exeter site this week, its 26th and final opening of 2022. Located on Exeter High Street, this latest restaurant opening brings the total estate up to 90 sites. Having announced the appointment of the company’s first franchise director this year, the opening of the first…

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  • 21 December
    PeopleThe Tawny Hotel appoints new head chef

    The Tawny Hotel appoints new head chef

    The new luxury hotel in Staffordshire, The Tawny, has announced the appointment of Andrew Watts as the head chef of its flagship restaurant, The Plumicorn.  Watts takes up the role with 19 years of experience, as prior to joining The Tawny, he was group executive chef at Hawkstone Hall and…

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  • 20 December
    PeopleThe Balmoral Hotel appoints new executive chef

    The Balmoral Hotel appoints new executive chef

    The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the appointment of Paul Hart as the hotel’s new executive chef.  Hart reportedly joins with over 28 years of culinary experience from Gleneagles where he held the role of culinary development partner. Prior to that, he was also executive head…

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  • 14 December
    PeopleCreams Cafe appoints new product development manager

    Creams Cafe appoints new product development manager

    Dessert restaurant brand, Creams Cafe has announced the appointment of Bethany Stone as its new product development manager.  Stone joins the brand with over 10 years of experience from Fuerst Day Lawson LTD, where she held the position of group innovation manager. In that role, she was responsible for short…

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