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- 2018 -24 MayPeople
InterContinental London’s O2 branch appoints new head chef
The O2 branch of InterContinental London has announced the appointment of new head chef, Lalit Bisht. Bisht will join executive chef Johan Rox and his team at the Market Brasserie from his executive chef position at Hilton Seychelles. The new head chef started his culinary journey in 1993 as a…
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Apr- 2018 -24 AprilPeople
Prezzo CEO steps down after closing a third of outlets
Jon Hendry-Pickup has stepped down from his role as the CEO of Prezzo, following the chain’s CVA agreement. Hendry-Pickup joined the group in 2016 and Karen Jones will take over his position, following her appointment as executive chairwoman. Jones was the former chief executive of pub company Spirit Group. In…
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23 AprilPeople
UKHospitality appoints Jim Cathcart as director of policy and regulation
UKHospitality has announced the appointment of Jim Cathcart to the role of director of policy and regulation. Cathcart joins UKHospitality from the British Beer and Pub Association where he worked for 10 years as a senior policy advisor and policy manager specialising in a wide range of subjects including: licensing,…
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3 AprilNews
Palé Hall appoints new head pastry chef
Palé Hall hotel has announced the appointment of Adam Cleal as head pastry chef. Adam joins the team at the hotel, which was awarded three AA Rosettes in September 2017. Owned by Alan and Angela Harper, Palé Hall is located on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, set in Wales,…
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