Head Chef
Explore news, profiles, and leadership updates involving head chefs across the UK hospitality and foodservice sector. Our coverage highlights key appointments, career moves, chef-led openings, menu innovation, and the pivotal role head chefs play in shaping kitchen culture, operational standards, and brand identity. From fine dining restaurants and gastropubs to high-volume catering and casual dining chains, our coverage is tailored for industry professionals who understand the strategic importance of culinary leadership in driving success and consistency across the brigade.
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Jun- 2021 -28 JuneAdvice
Hiring a chef from outside the UK post-Brexit
The double whammy of Covid-19 and Brexit have created a recruitment crisis in the hospitality sector, with some businesses reducing their operating hours or closing altogether. Brexit has had a big impact on the ability of UK restaurants and hotels to recruit chefs from overseas. EU nationals can no longer…
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25 JunePeople
The Princess of Shoreditch names Ruth Hansom head chef
The Noble Inns group has announced the appointment of Ruth Hansom as head chef at The Princess of Shoreditch. Joining the east London venue, Hansom will be responsible for creating “new and ambitious” tasting menus on the first floor dining room. She will also be tasked with managing the menu…
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16 JuneRestaurants
Michelin-starred Leroy opens new sister site
Michelin-starred European wine bar and restaurant, Leroy in Shoreditch, has announced the opening of a new sister site Royale. The venue is located at the East London Liquor Co and will offer a “rustic sharing-style menu” to its guests. Dishes served on the large terrace and dining room include the…
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9 JuneRestaurants
La Bodega Negra confirms opening date and new head chef appointment
La Bodega Negra in London’s Soho, has announced its reopening alongside the appointment of Gustavo Giallonardo as head chef. The venue, which serves Mexcian inspired dishes, has said its street level ‘Upstairs at La Bodega’ will reopen on 15 June whilst the original venue ‘La Bodega Negra’ will follow on…
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9 JuneRestaurants
Bingham Riverhouse appoints new head chef
Steven Edwards has announced the appointment of Sam Monastyrskyj as head chef at his Bingham Riverhouse restaurant in Richmond. Monastyrskyj was most recently working as a private chef and joins the team as they develop the food offering. He originally turned down a place at university in order to become…
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May- 2021 -28 MayRestaurants
New restaurant to open at The Conrad London St James
The Conrad London St James has announced the opening of a new restaurant, The Pem, on Thursday 1 July 2021 with consultant chef Sally Abé at the helm. Abé will work with trusted suppliers when it comes to fresh produce, meat, and fish to ensure the quality and sustainability is…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilPubs and Bars
Blue Boar Pub to open this May
Conrad London St James has announced the opening of the Blue Boar Pub this May, with chef Sally Abé at the helm. Abé will be bringing a wealth of experience from her time as head chef at The Harwood Arms to refine and elevate the pub’s menu. She said: “I’m…
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27 AprilNews
Ormer Mayfair names Sofian Msetfi as its executive chef
Ormer Mayfair has appointed Sofian Msetfi as its new executive chef. Msetfi joins from his position as head chef of the Michelin-starred Oak Room at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. In his new role, Msetfi, who has 15 years’ culinary experience will lead the new “direction” at Ormer Mayfair,…
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16 AprilPeople
Kerth Gumbs, announces departure from Ormer Mayfair
Kerth Gumbs, head chef at the Ormer Mayfair restaurant in London, has announced that he is stepping down from the role. Gumbs, who headed the restaurant for five years, took to Instagram to confirm his departure – stating that the “time has come” for him to start a “new chapter”…
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12 AprilRestaurants
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant appoints new head chef
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant has announced the appointment of Mark Donald as head chef. Donald will join the restaurant from his position at Number 1 at The Balmoral in Edinburgh, where he has retained the Michelin star until he departed in 2021. The restaurant is located in the heart of…
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