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.

  • Jul- 2022 -
    14 July
    NewsChopstix launches Canary Wharf flagship with ‘outstanding’ sales

    Chopstix launches Canary Wharf flagship with ‘outstanding’ sales

    Chopstix Noodle Bar has opened its new flagship in Canary Wharf which has seen an “outstanding” opening week of trading, having already established itself as one of the top five performing stores in the Chopstix estate.  The Chopstix Canary Wharf opening represents a “significant statement of intent” from the QSR…

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  • 13 July
    PeopleSt Ermin’s Hotel appoints new executive head chef

    St Ermin’s Hotel appoints new executive head chef

    St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster has announced the appointment of Paolo Sanapo as the venue’s executive head chef, who is said to have a “rich and diverse” culinary background and a number of awards from across the globe.  It is reported that Sanapo has already begun extensive menu development across…

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  • 11 July
    PeopleDomino’s welcomes new CFO

    Domino’s welcomes new CFO

    Domino’s Pizza Group Plc has announced the appointment of Edward Jamieson as its new chief financial officer. It said Jamieson, who is also set to join the board of Directors in October 2022, brings experience as a senior leader in the consumer, digital, and food sectors. He has most recently…

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  • 6 July
    Food and DrinkIsland Poké appoints new head of property

    Island Poké appoints new head of property

    Island Poké has announced the appointment of Hux Norman as the company’s new head of property ahead of its plans to embark on a period of “huge” growth. Norman reportedly joins from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was property manager.  It is reported that he…

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  • 4 July
    RestaurantsThe Restaurant Group appoints non-executive director

    The Restaurant Group appoints non-executive director

    The Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of Loraine Woodhouse as a non-executive director. She joins the company’s board as of today’s date (4 July) and will become a member of both the audit and nomination committees. Woodhouse is currently a non-executive director and chair of the audit committee at…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    29 June
    PeopleAshdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints new executive chef

    Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints new executive chef

    Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in Forest Row, East Sussex, has announced the appointment of its new executive chef, Tony Sanders.  Sanders reportedly brings over 20 years’ experience to the role, having worked in renowned establishments around the world, which include Surrey Hotel in Auckland City, Marigot Bay in…

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  • 27 June
    PeopleElior Group appoints chief information and digital officer

    Elior Group appoints chief information and digital officer

    Elior Group has announced the appointment of Joanne Deval as the company’s chief information officer (CIO). It is said that she reports to Bernard Gault, group interim CEO, and is a member of the group executive committee. Joanne Deval has 20 years’ experience in information systems, digital transformation, and innovation…

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  • 20 June
    NewsDeliveroo appoints new chief financial officer

    Deliveroo appoints new chief financial officer

    Deliveroo has announced that it has appointed Scilla Grimble as its new chief financial officer. Grimble, who is currently chief financial officer at MoneySupermarket.com Group plc, is expected to commence her appointment by no later than June 2023. She was previously interim chief financial officer at Marks and Spencer where…

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  • 16 June
    Apps & TechnologyChopstix Noodle Bar expands digital offering

    Chopstix Noodle Bar expands digital offering

    Chopstix Noodle Bar, the Pan-Asian quick service restaurant brand, has announced the launch of its brand new Chopstix app this month, in a bid to boost its digital offering. The app rewards users with a loyalty scheme, offering 10% cashback in Chopstix Points to use on future visits, which is…

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  • 15 June
    BusinessCompass Group names Foodbuy managing director

    Compass Group names Foodbuy managing director

    Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Karl Atkins as the new managing director for Foodbuy, the procurement service provider. Atkins has been with Foodbuy for the past three years in the chief operating officer role – where his focus has been supporting the growth of Foodbuy’s…

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