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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Jun- 2019 -25 JuneRestaurants
The Dorchester appoints eighth executive chef in 88 year history
Dorchester Collection’s iconic British hotel, The Dorchester, has announced its first executive chef appointment in over two decades, as Stefan Trepp takes the helm. Trepp follows an alumni of ]executive chefs including; Jean Baptiste Virlogeux who launched the hotel’s Chef’s Table in the 1940s, Eugene Kaufler, Anton Mosimann, Willi Elsener,…
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21 JuneRestaurants
The Goring appoints Richard Galli as executive chef
The Goring has appointed Richard Galli as it new executive chef, following the departure of Shay Cooper earlier this year. Galli has previously worked at restaurants including The Square, working with then executive chef Yu Sugimoto, and was appointed head chef at the hotel in 2017. Galli said: “It is…
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14 JuneRestaurants
Sky Gardens appoints new head chef of Fenchurch Restaurant
Hospitality group, Rhubarb, has announced the appointment of George Farrugia as head chef of its Fenchurch Restaurant, Sky Garden. He takes the role after recently being head chef at Bob Bob Ricard, and will develop the restaurant’s modern British menus with new dishes influenced by classical French and Mediterranean cuisine.…
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10 JuneRestaurants
Carluccio’s appoints new head of food operations
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s, has announced the appointment of Matt Dale as its new head of food operations. Dale joins the chain after previously holding a senior food operations role at Bill’s restaurants in London, including involvement in the group’s most recent 2020 refurbishments. Carluccio’s CEO, Mark Jones, said: “We…
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May- 2019 -30 MayApps & Technology
Deliveroo appoints Michael Healy as general manager
Deliveroo has announced that it has appointed former Restaurant Group chief marketing officer, Michael Healy as its general manager in the Republic of Ireland. The appointment follows Deliveroo’s announcement of its most recent financing round of $575m (£455m) and comes as the company prepares to accelerate expansion in Ireland, and…
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17 MayRestaurants
Chef Sophie Michell to join Byron as food director
Casual dining chain, Byron has announced that chef and food writer Sophie Michell will be joining its team as food and drink director. In this new role, Michell will use her experience as a chef, restaurateur, food writer, and television presenter to develop all of Byron’s food and drink recipes,…
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2 MayRestaurants
The Restaurant Group appoints new CEO
Casual dining operator The Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of Andy Hornby as its new CEO. His start date is yet to be announced, as is the date current CEO Andy McCue will step down. McCue announced his resignation in February, citing “extenuating personal circumstances”. Hornby is an experienced…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilRestaurants
James Spragg appointed Casual Dining Group CEO
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of c.280 mid-market restaurant brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge, has announced the appointment of James Spragg, currently chief operating officer, to the position of chief executive officer, effective from 29 April. Spragg has extensive experience in the restaurant and leisure…
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16 AprilPubs and Bars
Craft Union Pub Company announces 300th opening
The Craft Union Pub Company has announced the opening of its 300th pub – The Tivoli Tavern in Grimsby. The Tivoli Tavern reopened its doors last Friday (12 April) following a substantial £130,000 refurbishment project. The pub is now being operated by long-term staff member, Marie Moran, who has worked…
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Mar- 2019 -29 MarchVenues & Properties
The Grand appoints Norman McKenzie as executive chef
The Grand in York has announced the appointment of Norman McKenzie as the hotel’s new executive chef. McKenzie has been running his own consultancy for the past year and a half, following roles as group executive chef for the Malhotra Group, head chef of the Feversham Arms Hotel, executive head…
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