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.

  • Jun- 2022 -
    13 June
    PeopleUKHospitality appoints new skills director

    UKHospitality appoints new skills director

    UKHospitality (UKH) has announced the appointment of Sandra Kelly as its new skills director to shape the framework of skills in hospitality, including skills in secondary, further and higher education – with a renewed focus on apprenticeships and other in-work training. This new role will reportedly be critical to the…

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  • 8 June
    PeopleMerchants Manor in Falmouth appoints new head chef

    Merchants Manor in Falmouth appoints new head chef

    Boutique Hotel Merchants Manor has announced the appointment of Cornishman Aiden Blakely-May as the new head chef at Rastella.  Rastella is the three AA-Rosette Restaurant in the four AA-Star Boutique Hotel, Merchants Manor and is Falmouth’s Highest Awarded Restaurant. Blakely-May has previously worked in  Samphire Restaurant, and joined Rastella four…

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  • 7 June
    Catering CompaniesQ Catering appoints new MD

    Q Catering appoints new MD

    Q Catering has announced the appointment of Steve Clarke as its new managing director, with aims to drive the company to annual turnover of £20m by 2030.  The Sittingbourne-based firm plans to increase its healthy ingredient options and plant-based ranges. It currently provides to over 830 businesses across the UK…

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  • 7 June
    RestaurantsSustainable Hospitality Alliance announces new CEO

    Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announces new CEO

    The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has announced the appointment of Glenn Mandziuk as its new chief executive officer. Mandziuk has over 25 years of leadership experience in advancing sustainable practices in tourism, hospitality and economic development. Prior to becoming CEO of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, he was president and chief executive…

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  • 1 June
    PeoplePaul Cooney announced as head chef at Oddfellows On The Park

    Paul Cooney announced as head chef at Oddfellows On The Park

    Oddfellows Hotels has announced the appointment of Paul Cooney as its head chef at boutique hotel, Oddfellows On The Park. Cooney joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from The Townhouse in Manchester, where he held the reins for over three years. Cooney has worked and trained across…

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  • May- 2022 -
    31 May
    PeopleNTIA names Sacha Lord as chair

    NTIA names Sacha Lord as chair

    The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) board has unanimously appointed Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy advisor for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, as chair of the board of directors. Lord has worked with the NTIA and stakeholders across the UK over the last two years.…

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  • 27 May
    PeoplePizza Express names Paula MacKenzie as CEO

    Pizza Express names Paula MacKenzie as CEO

    PizzaExpress has announced the appointment of Paula MacKenzie as CEO, joining the company on Monday 6 June. It said MacKenzie has over 20 years’ experience in transforming Food and Drinks businesses by “unlocking the power of brands”. She has worked for some of the world’s most recognised and valued companies…

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  • 24 May
    RestaurantsCompass Group names chief climate and sustainability advisor

    Compass Group names chief climate and sustainability advisor

    Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Charles Godfray as chief climate and sustainability advisor to its executive team. In the role he will shape the organisation’s commitment of reaching climate net zero by 2030. Godfray is a population biologist with interests in the environmental sciences and…

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  • 19 May
    RestaurantsBishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef

    Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef

    Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in rural Wiltshire has announced the appointment of Philip Lewis as executive chef. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lewis began his career in Ayrshire as a commis chef and has since worked around the globe including London, Austria and Australia. The…

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  • 11 May
    RestaurantsGees Restaurant to reopen this month with Matt Smith as head chef

    Gees Restaurant to reopen this month with Matt Smith as head chef

    The Oxford Collection has announced the appointment of Matt Smith as its new head chef at ‘Gees Restaurant and Bar’ ahead of its relaunch this spring.  The Oxford Collection’s Grade ll-listed Victorian Glasshouse will reopen during the week commencing 23 May 2022 following a £1m+ refurbishment and expansion.  It said…

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