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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Feb- 2021 -18 FebruaryPeople
Inn Collection Group appoints property director amid expansion plans
The Inn Collection Group has appointed Louise Stewart as its new property director as it continues to roll out expansion plans across the North of England. Stewart brings with her an “abundance” of experience and knowledge, having worked in the commercial property industry for over 20 years, as well as…
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Jan- 2021 -19 JanuaryPeople
Deliveroo onboards Next CEO as non-executive director
Deliveroo has appointed the CEO of Next, Simon Wolfson, to its board as a non-executive director. The online delivery service which has forecasted an increase in growth in 2021, revealed that Wolfson started his role this week – working alongside Claudia Arney the company’s first chair. The onboarding of the…
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13 JanuaryPeople
The Breakfast Club appoints interim MD
The Breakfast Club has appointed Steve Locke, co-founder of the UK pub chain All Bar One, as its interim managing director. Owner of the self-proclaimed “caf”, Jonathan Arana-Morton, first opened applications for the role in November 2020 through an online statement. At the time he made his need for “a…
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberBreweries and Distilleries
Heineken UK names new managing director
Heineken, the multinational brewing company, has appointed David Flochel as the new managing director for its UK arm. Flochel will commence his role as of 1 January 2021, taking over from interim managing director Simon Amor, who had held the role since David Forde’s departure in July of this year.…
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3 DecemberCatering Companies
Compass names Matt Thomas as MD for RA Group
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Matt Thomas to its executive team as MD of RA Group on 4 January 2021. RA Group is a collection of specialist food and guest services companies and includes Restaurant Associates, Rapport, RA Venues and commercial restaurant partnerships including City…
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2 DecemberNews
Loungers posts 33% revenue drop
Loungers, the owner of Lounge and Cosy Club, has reported that revenue fell by a third for the 24 weeks ended 4 October, when compared to the same period last year. The group claimed that the drop in revenue of £26.3m to £53.5m was a direct result of the national…
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Nov- 2020 -25 NovemberRestaurants
Bird announces five-year expansion plan
Bird Restaurants has announced an “ambitious expansion plan” with several new site launches planned for early 2021. News of the expansion closely follows the appointment of the group’s new managing director, Andrew Clover. The fried chicken and waffles chain currently has a range of sites across London, including Brixton, Westfield,…
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19 NovemberNews
Breakfast Club founder searches for new MD
Founder of The Breakfast Club, Jonathan Arana-Morton, has announced that he is looking to step down as managing director of the brand. In an online statement, Arana-Morton suggested that the appointment of a new managing director would enable the group to “reach our potential”. Writing on LinkedIn, Arana-Morton said: “I…
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10 NovemberNews
The City Pub Group appoints new COO
The City Pub Group has announced the appointment of Toby Smith as COO of the company, a newly created role which will begin with immediate effect. Smith brings with him 25 years of experience in UK hospitality, having previously held CEO roles at Stonegate Pub Company, Novus Leisure and Town…
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Oct- 2020 -28 OctoberAwards & Events
Latymer at Pennyhill Park retains four-AA rosette status
Fine-dining restaurant Latymer, based at the five-star Pennyhill Park hotel in Surrey, has retained its four-AA rosette status. The award comes shortly after the establishment appointed Steve Smith as head chef. Smith made an immediate impact by changing the menu layout at the restaurant, introducing a “Discovery Tasting Menu” for…
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