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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Nov- 2023 -14 NovemberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 14/11/23
UK pubs and bars saw a 7% source in average drinks sales in the week ending 4 November, driven by Halloween, Bonfire Night, and major sporting events. This performance, the best since September, follows a flat second half of October due to adverse weather. All drink categories, including cider, beer,…
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14 NovemberPeople
Soho House and Co appoints new COO
Soho House has announced the appointment of Tom Collins to the role of chief operating officer, where he will report to CEO Andrew Carnie.ย ย The announcement comes in the form of a promotion for Collins, who was previously the groupโs UK, Europe and Asia managing director.ย Collins first joined the…
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9 NovemberRestaurants
Restaurant Associates appoints new culinary director
Restaurant Associates has appointed Adam Thomason as its new culinary director. Thomason, who holds a Master of Culinary Arts degree, spent several years working for Restaurant Associates and the larger Compass Group before leaving in 2021. Currently, he leads the England Culinary Team as captain. Thomason said: โItโs fantastic to…
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7 NovemberPeople
SSP Group appoints new chief people officer
SSP Group has announced the appointment of Ann-Marie Murphy as its new chief people officer.ย She joins from The Gym Group, where she was chief operations officer. She has been with the gym operator since 2018, initially in the role of director of people and development. She was later promoted…
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Oct- 2023 -24 OctoberPeople
The Goring Hotel appoints new F&B director
London luxury hotel, The Goring, has announced the appointment of Jeet Chauhan as its new director of food and beverage.ย Chauhan joins with over 14 years of experience within food and beverage, and will be in charge of culinary offerings and beverages served in The Dining Room, The Goring Cocktail…
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17 OctoberNews
Buzzworks launches in-house SQA training centre
Buzzworks Holdings has launched its own in-house Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) accredited training centre, to train the next generation of hospitality professionals. The new training centre will be led by the companyโs learning and development manager, Holli Gordon, supported by chef Trainer, Neil Clark, and bar trainer, Gavin Goslan, to…
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16 OctoberRestaurants
Creams Cafe appoints new COO
Creams Cafe has announced the appointment of Oliver Rodbard as its new chief operating officer, as the company heads for international expansion. Rodbard brings over 16 years of experience gleaned in the food and hospitality industry within franchise models. He joins Creams Cafe from Soul Foods Group, a global franchisee…
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12 OctoberSponsored
Plant Based World Expo announces conference sessions and features
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the largest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, has announced its conference line up for the Plant Based World Pulse Theatre, taking place at ExCeL London on 15th and 16th November 2023.ย Featuring Veganuaryโs 10th anniversary global film premiere, leadership addresses, and panels focussing on…
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12 OctoberRestaurants
Ashley Palmer-Watts to launch new restaurant with rooms in Cobham
Dorset-born chef Ashley Palmer-Watts is set to launch his new restaurant with rooms in Cobham, Surrey, at the former site of The Garden Cobham. The new site will incorporate a 35-seat โhigh-endโ restaurant with additional seating on a garden terrace, a 52-seat wine bar, a cafรฉ, and a bakery, all…
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11 OctoberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 11/10/23
Marstonโs saw total retail sales rise by 11.2% during FY23, ended 30 September, with like-for-like sales rising by 10.1% compared with FY22. Sales for the 10-week period from 23 July to 30 September increased by 7.7% year-on-year. This included an upturn in the last five weeks, where like-for-like sales saw…
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