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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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryRestaurants
The Savoy appoints new executive pastry chef
The Savoy has announced the appointment of Nicolas Houchet as its new executive pastry chef.ย Houchet joined the team from the culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu, where he led the pรขtisserie team as deputy head of pastry.ย Prior to his appointment and his time at Le Cordon Bleu, he spent…
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Dec- 2022 -13 DecemberPeople
Q Catering appoints sales director as part of growth planย
Q Catering has appointed Caroline Martin as its new sales director as part of the companyโs continued growth plan to turnover ยฃ20m by 2030.ย ย Martin, who stepped down from Kent Frozen Foods (KFF) as regional sales manager after 16 years at the company, will join Steve Clarke, Q Cateringโs managing…
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12 DecemberPeople
Sarah Frankland heads up kitchen at Pennyhill Park
Sarah Frankland has been promoted to executive chef at Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Collection property in Surrey. Frankland will oversee Hillfield Restaurant and Bar, the hotelโs hyperlocal dining destination, the Pastry and Bakery team, spa and al fresco dining for Themis and the Lily Pond Terrace, in-room dining, as well…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberBusiness
Elior names education & healthcare MD
Elior has announced that Jo-Anne Robertson has been promoted to managing director of its education and healthcare division. Robertson joined Elior UK in 2008 as the operational and business lead for the defence multi-activity contracts in the south of England and was promoted in 2018 to managing director for Elior…
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17 NovemberPeople
Soho House CEO steps down
Nick Jones, the CEO and board director of Membership Collective Group (MCG), the group known for managing the memberโs club Soho House, has announced his intention to step down from his role and transition to founder.ย The news comes following talks between Jones and executive director Ron Burkle have had…
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3 NovemberPeople
Arc Inspirations appoints Mike Tye as chairman
Arc Inspirations has appointed hospitality sector veteran and leader Mike Tye as chairman, and he will support the senior team, led by CEO and co-founder Martin Wolstencroft, in the on-going development of the business. In his new role, Tye will work alongside the team as the group plans for a…
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2 NovemberCatering Companies
Sodexo unveils new strategy plan to target growth
Global catering company Sodexo has reportedly laid out its 2025 strategic plan today (2 November) to generate โsustainable, profitable growthโ and to create value for its shareholders and its stakeholders. The group reports that its strategy to โrefocus and accelerateโ is based on three things; to refocus on food services…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberRestaurants
Creams appoints new CEO
Creams has appointed Everett Fieldgate as its new CEO as the company enters its next stage of growth both internationally and in the UK.ย Othman Shoukat will remain as managing director until the end of year for a smooth transition before stepping down from the day-to-day running of the business.…
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24 OctoberNews
Rishi Sunak to become next PM
Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming the sole candidate to surpass the threshold of 100 votes. Penny Mordaunt announced she was withdrawing from the race only minutes before the nominations deadline at 14:00 BST today (24…
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20 OctoberGovernment
Liz Truss steps down as prime ministerย
Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six weeks after taking up the premiership. The statement of her resignation was made at 13:30pm today (20 October) following a meeting between Truss and Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the…
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