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A career in hospitality doesn’t have to be short-term: Q&A with Cairn Group

What were the key findings of the research conducted by Cairn Hotel Group regarding staff perceptions in the hospitality industry? The findings from our new research are alarming and highlight the concerning feelings of many people towards our sector – something that has been an issue for many years. From…

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Cairn Group appoints new director of F&B operations

Newcastle-based Cairn Group has announced the appointment of David Ladd as the company’s director of food and beverage operations to oversee its portfolio of standalone restaurants and bars.  It is reported that Ladd joins from Bar Soba Group where he headed the Pan Asian brand and was responsible for an…

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Naveen Handa acquires East Coast Concepts out of administration

An investment group led by Naveen Handa of leisure company The Cairn Group has acquired restaurant and bar group East Coast Concepts out of administration. The Manchester-based restaurant and bar group, which operates the Neighbourhood and Victors brands, has five sites across the UK, including Hale, Alderley Edge, Liverpool, Leeds…

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Elmbank Hotel appoints Mike Cummings as head chef

Cairn Group-owned Elmbank Hotel in York has appointed chef Mike Cummings to head up its kitchen. As head chef Cummings will run the kitchen serving Leetham’s Brasserie, which has undergone a refurbishment as part of the hotels £5m renovation. The restaurant aims to offer diners a “casual brasserie experience” serving…

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