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.
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May- 2022 -4 MayCatering Companies
LFC’s Chris Marshall to join Relish as executive chef
Relish Catering, a Liverpool-based catering and events company, has appointed a former Liverpool FC executive chef to head up its operations as it continues its mission to enhance its service and expand its offering. Chris Marshall has been assigned to oversee all culinary operations for the brand. Relish said that…
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Apr- 2022 -28 AprilRestaurants
Gusto Italian appoints new chief operating officer
Gusto Italian, the casual dining restaurant group, has announced the appointment of Scott Grimbleby as its new chief operating officer (COO) to “drive expansion and growth as the business seeks to open in more locations across the UK”. Grimbleby joins from Living Ventures and replaces Tim Selby, who is leaving…
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25 AprilPeople
Tom Kerridge unveils duo of key promotions
The Tom Kerridge Group has announced it has made two key promotions within the group, with Matthew O’Connor promoted to Business Development and Guest Relations director and Blaine Whiteside promoted to restaurant director at Kerridge’s Bar and Grill. O’Connor’s appointment comes as the six-strong restaurant group looks to focus more…
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21 AprilNews
D&D London names Baton Berisha as new MD
Restaurant owner and operating group D&D London has appointed Baton Berisha as managing director. Berisha was formerly chief executive of Richard Caring’s restaurants including the Ivy Collection. He will take up the position from 3 May and will work closely with Des Gunewardena and David Loewi on “all aspects” of…
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1 AprilPeople
Fridays appoints new UK ambassador
Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced that it has appointed Ferne McCann as an official UK brand ambassador. The announcement comes after a “major” brand refresh which sees Fridays looking to expand its offering and its footprint across the UK. As a TV personality and presenter, McCann’s…
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Mar- 2022 -15 MarchPeople
German Doner Kebab appoints new MD for UK
German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new managing director for the UK to help build on its “ambitious” growth plans. Dimen is the founder of Basepoint Consulting and a former senior commercial consultant at OXYGY Ltd, a Bird and Bird international law firm, where she has worked…
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3 MarchRestaurants
Shangri-La The Shard adds to its culinary team
Shangri-La The Shard, London has announced the appointment of new pastry chef, Leyre Pedrazuela, and executive chef, Paolo Belloni to its F&B team. Joining the pastry team at Shangri-La The Shard, London late last year,it said Pedrazuela is a “passionate and talented” pastry chef whose natural and high-end culinary creations…
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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryNews
Grand Trunk names Iqbal Ahamed as new head chef
South Woodford’s Grand Trunk Road has appointed Iqbal Ahamad as head chef following the recent inclusion into the Michelin Guide 2022. From a career beginning at Marriott Hotel, Ahamad’s work has “travelled” through a collection of establishments across his twenty-year career, including New Delhi’s Hilton, Buckinghamshire’s Spice Merchant, Red Fort…
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23 FebruaryPeople
Fridays appoints Julie McEwan as COO
Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced the appointment of Julie McEwan as its chief operating officer. McEwan started her career at Whitbread, spending several years as operations manager for Premier Inn, before joining Spirit Pub Company. At Spirit, she held several senior roles, including leading the Flaming…
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14 FebruaryPeople
Surgeons Quarter appoints new executive chef
Surgeons Quarter, the commercial arm of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), has announced the appointment of a new executive chef as it looks to “transform” its dining experience. Adam Dodwell has been appointed as executive chef at the venue, which runs event and conference spaces on the…
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