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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.

  • Oct- 2018 -
    24 October
    BusinessGBK enters CVA

    GBK enters CVA

    GBK has announced it is to enter a CVA this afternoon (24 October) following the appointment of Deloitte in September to oversee a restructuring of the business. In an announcement, Famous Brands, the South African restaurant chain’s owners said: “The CVA process has the objective to ensure financial viability and…

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  • 18 October
    RestaurantsSuites Hotel & Spa appoints new head chef and restaurant manager

    Suites Hotel & Spa appoints new head chef and restaurant manager

    Suites Hotel and Spa has announced the launch of its new culinary chapter following a recent £1.2m refurbishment, which includes two new appointments. The award-winning venue, located in Knowsley, has welcomed on board a duo of appointments in the form of head chef Robbie Cardwell and restaurant manager Adrian Howard.…

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  • 12 October
    RestaurantsGymkhana appoints Jitin Joshi as new executive chef

    Gymkhana appoints Jitin Joshi as new executive chef

    London-based Indian restaurant Gymkhana has announced the appointment of Jitin Joshi as its new executive chef. Joshi, originally from India, has worked internationally with a number notable chefs around the world, including London and Dubai. He trained at the Oberoi School in Delhi, before beginning his culinary career in Jaipur.…

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  • Sep- 2018 -
    17 September
    PeopleHelena Puolakka named executive chef at Skylon

    Helena Puolakka named executive chef at Skylon

    D&D London has appointed Helena Puolakka as executive chef of modern European restaurant, Skylon on Southbank. She is currently the chef patron at Aster restaurant located in Nova Victoria, London and her new appointment will see Puolakka expand her role and take the helm at two restaurants in the capital…

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  • Aug- 2018 -
    29 August
    PeopleSilverstone Circuits appoints Jeremy Dover as head of catering

    Silverstone Circuits appoints Jeremy Dover as head of catering

    Iconic motor racing venue, Silverstone Circuits, has announced the appointment of Jeremy Dover as its new head of catering. Dover will oversee the catering and hospitality aspects for all race days and corporate meetings and events across the 600-acre site. Working alongside Dean Hoddle, head chef at Silverstone, Dover will…

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  • 8 August
    RestaurantsFormer The Ivy owner in bid to save Gaucho

    Former The Ivy owner in bid to save Gaucho

    Restaurant investor and former owner of The Ivy, Luke Johnson, has been revealed as one of the bidders seeking to save Gaucho from administration. The steak chain entered administration in July, leading to the closure of its sister chain Cau and according to reports Johnson is looking to purchase Gaucho…

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  • 1 August
    RestaurantsEd Baines’ ‘Randell and Aubin’ restaurant for sale

    Ed Baines’ ‘Randell and Aubin’ restaurant for sale

    TV chef Ed Baines’ ‘Randell and Aubin’ restaurant in Manchester has been listed for sale with a lease price of £80,000 per year. The seafood restaurant was opened in late 2017 in an attempt to replicate the success of Randell and Aubin’s Soho branch which has been a staple of…

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  • Jul- 2018 -
    19 July
    BusinessGaucho closes its Cau chain causing the loss of 540 jobs

    Gaucho closes its Cau chain causing the loss of 540 jobs

    Gaucho has announced it has closed its Cau chain, cutting 540 jobs as it enters a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA). Deloitte has been appointed by the steak firm to lead the firm through the administration process. Cau was described by Deloitte as “significantly loss-making” after three consecutive years of falling…

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  • Jun- 2018 -
    19 June
    BusinessEat

    Eat avoids CVA following sales boost

    Sandwich chain Eat has avoided having to draft in advisors as recent closures and an increase in sales have put the company back on track, Catering Today understands. In February, the chain was reported to have appointed advisors KPMG to help it with its restructuring plan which included the closure…

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  • 6 June
    Catering CompaniesHallgarth Manor Hotel appoints new chef

    Hallgarth Manor Hotel appoints new chef

    Hallgarth Manor Hotel has appointed Thomas Knott as its new consulting and executive chef. The new appointment comes following the refurbishment of the hotel which saw extensive modernisation of the kitchen and dining facilities as well as a stylish new bridal suite converted from a former meeting room. Knott brings…

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