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.

  • May- 2023 -
    31 May
    Catering CompaniesSodexo’s Good Eating Company appoints new MD

    Sodexo’s Good Eating Company appoints new MD

    Sodexo Corporate Services has appointed Alex Kristall as managing director for the Good Eating Company in the UK and Ireland, from 1 June. The news follows the catering company’s investment plans to grow the business and its footprint globally. Kristall will take over full operational and P&L responsibility for the…

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  • 22 May
    Comment“It is still a very toxic environment at times”: Q&A with Tim Etherington-Judge

    “It is still a very toxic environment at times”: Q&A with Tim Etherington-Judge

    Do you think there is a problem within the mental health of hospitality workers in particular? Absolutely, I think there’s a number of aspects of most hospitality work that makes it particularly challenging to maintain good mental health. Things such as trying to sleep outside of your circadian rhythms, because…

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  • 19 May
    RestaurantsGerman Doner Kebab opens 150th restaurant

    German Doner Kebab opens 150th restaurant

    German Doner Kebab (GDK) has recently opened its doors to another site in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset marking its 128th location in the country and 150th internationally. The news comes as the brand has experienced rapid expansion, with the fast-casual dining option now employing over 4,500 people across its 150 restaurants worldwide. …

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  • 17 May
    Pubs and BarsThe Felin Fach Griffin appoints new head chef

    The Felin Fach Griffin appoints new head chef

    Eat Drink Sleep, a small group of family-owned inns has announced the appointment of Gwenann Davies to the role of head chef at its original pub with rooms in the Brecon Beacons, The Felin Fach Griffin. Davies, formerly in a senior role at the Tom Kerridge group, replaces Nick Evans,…

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  • Apr- 2023 -
    28 April
    AdviceKeep it Professional: Building Respect for everyone working in Hospitality

    Keep it Professional: Building Respect for everyone working in Hospitality

    People are the heart of hospitality. Yet, the external perception of hospitality workers is often clouded by outdated stigma, which is hard to shake off. More critically, this is having a negative impact on recruiting at a time when labour is in short supply; not to mention the direct impact…

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  • 28 April
    Pubs and BarsStonegate Group’s biggest Accelerator cohort to date graduates

    Stonegate Group’s biggest Accelerator cohort to date graduates

    Stonegate Group’s leadership development scheme, Accelerator, has revealed that this year’s graduating cohort is the biggest to date at a total of 70 hospitality professionals from across the group’s pub and bar concepts.  Structured around three in-depth workshops, the programme focuses on developing individuals within operations as leaders with their…

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  • 20 April
    PeopleAshdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints F&B manager

    Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints F&B manager

    Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in Forest Row, East Sussex, has announced the appointment of Bruno Ribeiro as the new food and beverage manager with immediate effect. Ribeiro joins the venue with 18 years of experience in hotels and fine dining, and will be responsible for providing strong leadership…

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  • 3 April
    Pubs and BarsGreene King Pub Partners appoints new MD

    Greene King Pub Partners appoints new MD

    Greene King Pub Partners has announced the appointment of Dan Robinson as its new managing director. Robinson will officially start his new role on the week commencing 3 April and will hold overall responsibility for the Pub Partners business unit within Greene King. He has been a Greene King employee…

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  • Feb- 2023 -
    27 February
    Trade AssociationsUKH Scotland calls for pause and review of deposit return scheme

    UKH Scotland calls for pause and review of deposit return scheme

    UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the immediate pause and review of the deposit return scheme, citing that it is “marred” by insufficient preparation.  The news comes as Scotland is now in the middle of a leadership contest to find a replacement for Nicola Sturgeon, as UKH urges all candidates to…

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  • 9 February
    PeopleVarious Eateries poaches RedCat CFO

    Various Eateries poaches RedCat CFO

    Various Eateries is set to appoint Sharon Badelek as chief financial officer (CFO), with effect from 1 April 2023. Badelek has a career spanning more than 30 years, having held financial leadership positions at several high-profile leisure and hospitality businesses. Most recently, she was CFO of RedCat Pub Company, where…

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