Sous Chef
Coverage explores the role, responsibilities, and career progression of second-in-command kitchen professionals across restaurants, pubs, hotels, and catering operations. We report on industry trends in training, recruitment, pay, team management, and culinary leadership, offering insights for operators, executive chefs, and HR leads focused on building skilled, resilient, and motivated back-of-house teams.
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Aug- 2019 -14 AugustPeople
Aaron Potter joins Petersham Nurseries as head chef of La Goccia
Petersham Nurseries has announced that Aaron Potter has been appointed as head chef of La Goccia, the Italian-inspired restaurant at Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden. Petersham Nurseries said at only 27-years-old, Potter has a “huge wealth of experience in fine dining, with a strong philosophy of using sustainably farmed produce that…
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Jul- 2019 -22 JulyRestaurants
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef of The Grill
The Dorchester has appointed Tom Booton as head chef of it the Grill restaurant, the youngest in restaurants 88 year history. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the dining room and its menus, with the unveiling anticipated for…
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Jun- 2019 -25 JuneRegulations & Policies
Tamarind staff dismissed after claiming chicken stock was used in veggie meals
The former assistant manager of Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Tamarind in Mayfair, London, has won a legal dispute with the restaurant after he was made redundant when he raised concerns regarding the use of Knorr chicken stock in vegetarian dishes. According to employment tribunal documents, on 4 June Mafis Ali made…
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7 JuneAwards & Events
Le Cordon Bleu to host first summer festival
On Saturday 29 June, culinary school Le Cordon Bleu London will be hosting its first ever summer festival to give attendees a taste of the range of culinary skills, techniques and knowledge it has to offer. Throughout the day, there will be food demonstrations from well known chefs as well…
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May- 2019 -28 MayCatering Companies
Courtyard by Marriott appoints Anthony Quinn as head chef
Courtyard by Marriott, located near Luton Airport has announced it has appointed Anthony Quinn as its new head chef. Luton local, Quinn brings eight years of experience with him to the role at the hotel, having worked his way up from commis chef at Venue 360, to Sous Chef at…
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8 MayFeatures
CHEF PROFILE: Adam Byatt
Adam Byatt is a renowned chef, restaurateur, and food writer. He began his culinary career aged 16 at the five-star Claridge’s Hotel in London. He went on to join Phil Howard at his prestigious restaurant, The Square, before being appointed sous chef as the restaurant received its second Michelin star.…
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Apr- 2019 -17 AprilPeople
Jason Atherton rebrands Mayfair’s Little Social restaurant
Jason Atherton and The Social Company have announced a new concept for the group’s French bistro, Little Social, following six years of trading. The new restaurant is to be called No.5 Social and will celebrate seasonal British produce under the leadership of executive chef, Kostas Papathanasiou and restaurant manager, Nils…
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8 AprilRestaurants
Former Pidgin team open new restaurant in Clapton
Italian chef Adolfo De Cecco, former head chef at the Pidgin restaurant in Hackney, London has opened his restaurant Casa Fofó in Dalston. Casa Fofó is a small neighbourhood eatery for those seeking “delicious, honest food”, with a focus on natural and low intervention wines. The restaurant’s name pays tribute…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchPeople
Tom Scade appointed executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel
The Vineyard Group has appointed Tom Scade has been appointed as executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel, Stockcross in Berkshire. Scade is joining the hotel from The Ritz Hotel in London where he was sous chef to John Williams. He had trained initially under Williams before going off and running…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryCatering Companies
Andy Voice crowned Sodexo Chef of the Year 2019
Sodexo senior sous chef Andy Voice has been named Sodexo Chef of the Year in a live cook off at the Foodservice Show. On 22 January, senior sous chef Voice was awarded gold at the NEC Birmingham for his ‘best in class’ menu. Sodexo said Voice impressed the select panel…
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