Leadership
We spotlight leadership across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from executive appointments and strategic decision-making to crisis management and cultural change. This gathers our reporting on the individuals and teams shaping the direction of restaurant groups, pub chains, catering companies, and food-led businesses. Whether you’re a founder scaling up, an F&B director guiding brand evolution, or an operator navigating market headwinds, our leadership coverage explores what effective management looks like in a fast-changing industry, with real-world lessons for decision-makers at every level.
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Feb- 2025 -25 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 25/02/25
Prosus has agreed to acquire Just Eat for โฌ4.1bn (ยฃ3.4bn) to create the fourth largest food delivery group globally. Prosus acquires Just Eatโs entire issued share capital for โฌ20.30 (ยฃ16.8) per share via a recommended all-cash public offer on the Amsterdam exchange.ย The acquisition provides an opportunity for Prosus to…
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25 FebruaryApps & Technology
Just Eat acquired by Prosus for โฌ4.1bn
Global technology company Prosus has announced it has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Just Eat Takeaway for โฌ4.1bn (ยฃ3.4bn) to create the fourth largest food delivery group globally.ย Prosus acquires Just Eatโs entire issued share capital for โฌ20.30 (ยฃ16.8) per share via a recommended all-cash public offer on the…
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21 FebruaryPeople
Young’s promotes Kara Alderin to interim COO
Youngโs Pubs has announced the promotion of Kara Alderin to the role of interim chief operating officer. According to the pub group, since joining Youngโs as director of operations in July 2020, Alderin has made an โincredible impact, leading the transformation of our pubs and bedrooms divisionโ. She brings a…
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12 FebruaryRestaurants
Bohemia restaurant retains Michelin star for 21st consecutive year
Bohemia restaurant, located at The Club Hotel and Spa, has retained its Michelin star for the 21st consecutive year.ย Only 19 other restaurants in the UK have held a star for as long and Bohemia remains the only Channel Island restaurant to hold a star.ย The announcement marks the fifth…
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6 FebruaryRestaurants
Comptoir Group reappoints former CEO
Comptoir Group, owner of the Comptoir Libanais and Shawa restaurant, has announced that it has reappointed Chaker Hanna as its CEO. Hanna takes over from Nick Ayerst who had been due to step down at the end of this month but will now leave the board and role immediately. Hanna…
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6 FebruaryRestaurants
Di Maggio Restaurants eyes expansion as FY turnover hits ยฃ49.5m
Di Maggio Restaurants Group (DRG), the operator of 11 French and Italian hospitality concepts, is looking to acquire further sites to expand the business as the groupโs turnover rose 7.8% to ยฃ49.5m in the year to 28 April 2024.ย The Glasgow-based operator also revealed that its operating profit before exceptional…
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4 FebruaryRestaurants
Various Eateries revenues rise 9% to ยฃ49.5m in FY24
Hospitality group Various Eateries has reported a revenue uplift of 9% to ยฃ49.5m in the year ended 29 September 2024, which was largely driven by new site openings.ย During the year, Various Eateries also managed to hit adjusted EBITDA profits of ยฃ0.3m โ up from a loss of ยฃ2.2m a…
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3 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 03/02/25
Honest Burgers has appointed a new CEO. Kevin Styles previously served in the same capacity at the Jamie Oliver Group, where he spearheaded the development of the new restaurant proposition and cooking school. Styles joining the chain is said to mark a new chapter for Honest Burgers as it continues…
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3 FebruaryPeople
Palรฉ Hall Hotel appoints head chef and extends leadership team
Five-star country house in Snowdonia, Palรฉ Hall Hotel, has announced the appointment of Laurence Webb as head chef as well as the expansion of its leadership team โ with Tom James joining as deputy general manager and Vlad Pisarenco as F&B manager. As head chef, Webb brings international expertise and…
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3 FebruaryPeople
Honest Burgers appoints new CEO
Honest Burgers has announced the appointment of Kevin Styles as its new chief executive officer.ย Styles joins the team with a wealth of leadership experience in retail, leisure, and entertainment, with a focus on driving commercial growth. Before joining Honest Burgers, he served as CEO of the Jamie Oliver Group,…
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