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.

  • Oct- 2022 -
    19 October
    Food and DrinkCairn Group appoints new director of F&B operations

    Cairn Group appoints new director of F&B operations

    Newcastle-based Cairn Group has announced the appointment of David Ladd as the company’s director of food and beverage operations to oversee its portfolio of standalone restaurants and bars.  It is reported that Ladd joins from Bar Soba Group where he headed the Pan Asian brand and was responsible for an…

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  • 17 October
    RestaurantsBournemouth hotel names new head chef

    Bournemouth hotel names new head chef

    Bournemouth based Hotel Miramar has announced the appointment of Robert Feuillet as its new head chef. Feuillet replaces Chris Rackam, who is retiring after 32 years in the role. He brings many years’ experience as a two- rosette chef in restaurants and hotels across the UK. Hotel Miramar is a…

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  • 14 October
    PeopleComptoir Group appoints new CEO

    Comptoir Group appoints new CEO

    Comptoir Group, the owner of Comptoir Libanais, has appointed Nick Ayerst as CEO effective from 17 October 2022. Ayerst brings more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry to the role and was previously managing director of Leon, where he joined in 2020 to help restructure its operational model.…

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  • 14 October
    RestaurantsThe Alverton appoints new head chef

    The Alverton appoints new head chef

    The Alverton, a converted convent on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall, has announced the appointment of Ollie Wyatt as the restaurant’s new head chef.  Prior to his appointment, Wyatt was formerly the sous chef at Michael Caines’ restaurant, The Cove. He has over 10 years of experience, with his…

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  • 13 October
    Trade AssociationsUKH launches net zero Sustainability Programme

    UKH launches net zero Sustainability Programme

    UKHospitality (UKH) has launched a new Sustainability Programme aimed at guiding the sector to net zero by 2040.  The commitment sets out 10 pledges in four areas – waste, supply chain, skills and biodiversity. The initiative forms part of a wider drive to help businesses, especially small and medium enterprises…

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  • 4 October
    PeopleMcDonald’s appoints new independent director

    McDonald’s appoints new independent director

    McDonald’s has announced the appointment of Kareem Daniel as an independent director of the board, effective 1 October 2022. Daniel currently serves as chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution at The Walt Disney Company. He is responsible for driving the overall growth and profitability of Disney’s global media businesses,…

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  • 3 October
    RestaurantsFormby Hall Golf Resort & Spa names new head chef

    Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa names new head chef

    Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa has announced the appointment of executive head chef Paul Feery, who has designed a new à la carte menu with head chef Graham Alley and his brigade. Available at the resort’s Fairway Grill restaurant, Feery and his team present a menu of seasonal, modern…

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  • Sep- 2022 -
    30 September
    PeopleJust Eat to appoint former MD as CCO

    Just Eat to appoint former MD as CCO

    Just Eat Takeaway.com has expanded its management board by nominating Andrew Kenny, a previous managing director at the group, as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Kenny has been with the company for five years and served as MD for Just Eat UK. He is also a member of the…

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  • 23 September
    Food and DrinkBennett Hay appoints new culinary director

    Bennett Hay appoints new culinary director

    Bespoke catering services company, Bennett Hay, has announced the appointment of Candice Webber as the group’s new culinary director, a senior role in the operator’s leadership team.  In her new role, Webber will focus on food and drink, and head its culinary department. She will also be responsible for developing…

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  • 22 September
    PeopleStoke by Radisson Red Liverpool appoints head chef

    Stoke by Radisson Red Liverpool appoints head chef

    Radisson Red Liverpool, which is set to launch later this year, has announced the appointment of Paul Whitfield as the new head chef at the venue’s restaurant, Stoke.  It is reported that Whitfield brings 30 years of fine dining culinary experience to his new role at Radisson Red Liverpool and…

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