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- 2021 -4 JunePubs and Bars
Hawthorn sales reach 98% of pre-pandemic levels
Hawthorn, the community pub company, has revealed that like-for-like sales since 12 April at its leased and tenanted estate are at 98% compared to the same period in 2019. As a part of its parent company, New River’s, full year results for the 12 months ended 31 March 2021, the…
Read More » -
3 JunePeople
Nightcap adds Dawn Donogue as LCC MD
Hospitality group Nightcap has announced the appointment of Dawn Donohoe as managing director at London Cocktail Club (LCC). Joining from Enhanced Hospitality, the owner of Dingwalls and Shaka Zulu, Donohoe has also acted as an original senior team member at Urbium/Novus. In total, she provides the role with over 20…
Read More » -
May- 2021 -27 MayPubs and Bars
Hawthorn appoints new chairman
Hawthorn has announced the appointment of Colin Rurtherford as its new chairman. Rutherford has served in chairman and non-executive director roles in the past, including at Mitchells and Butlers where he has been a non-executive director for eight years. He joins CEO Mark Davies, Matt Ward (CFO), Edith Monfries (COO)…
Read More » -
26 MayTrade Associations
Institute of Hospitality appoints new head of membership
The Institute of Hospitality has announced its appointment of Duvall James as its new head of membership. James, previously senior relationship manager at the Institute of Directors (IOD) in London, will start his role with the global trade association on 1 June 2021. He will join the Institute of Hospitality’s…
Read More » -
20 MayRestaurants
The Cadogan appoints new executive chef
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, has announced the appointment of Chris Hill as its new executive chef. Within his new role, Hill will oversee operations at the Adam Handling Chelsea restaurant and bar, as well as the hotel’s private and in-room dining. Hill brings with him a diverse culinary background,…
Read More » -
17 MayPeople
RA names Mark Hastings as City Social GM
RA Group has announced the appointment of Mark Hastings as general manager at Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred City Social restaurant. Hastings provides the role with over two decades of experience, having began his career at Conran Restaurants before moving on to act as restaurant manager at Gordon Ramsay Holdings. Most recently,…
Read More » -
13 MayBusiness
Thunderbird names Nick Moule as head of operations
Thunderbird Fried Chicken has announced the appointment of Nick Moule as the new head of operations at the group. Moule will provide the role with a “wealth of operational experience”, having previously held senior roles at Mitchells and Butlers and Stonegate. During his time at the two groups he was…
Read More » -
12 MayPeople
Horwood House names Mehdi Amiri as exec chef
Buckinghamshire’s Horwood House Hotel and Spa has announced the appointment of Mehdi Amiri as executive chef at the establishment. In the role, Amiri will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, including room-service, afternoon tea, conference and banqueting. Amiri will also be responsible for two dining concepts, including Harry’s Bar and Kitchen,…
Read More » -
12 MayPubs and Bars
Marston’s appoints new CEO
Marston’s has announced the appointment of Andrew Andrea as the new CEO with effect from 3 October 2021. The news follows the group’s previous CEO Ralph Findlay’s decision earlier this year to step down at the end of the current financial year. Andrea is currently the group’s CFO and corporate…
Read More » -
6 MayPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon appoints new general manager for Scotland
JD Wetherspoon has announced the appointment of Helen Dumbreck as general manager for the company’s 60 pubs throughout Scotland. She will have overall responsibility for the company’s Scottish pubs, which employ more than 2,500 people and have annual gross sales of £160m. Dumbreck has worked with the group since 2000…
Read More »
