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Chef Adam Handling MBE has announced today the promotion of his Head Chef, Cleverson Cordeiro, to Proprietor of Frog by Adam Handling, the Adam Handling Collection’s flagship Michelin-starred restaurant in London’s Covent Garden. Cordeiro has been an integral part of Frog since before it opened, and the announcement comes on the eighth anniversary of his first joining. Over that time, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s reputation for creativity, precision and uncompromising standards, ensuring consistency both in the kitchen and across service.
Recognised by Handling as a driving force behind the restaurant’s success, this move rewards Cordeiro’s longevity, loyalty and leadership within the Collection. Speaking about the decision, Adam Handling said: “No one really knows who’s behind Frog but, the truth is, Cleverson has always been here, even before the doors opened. He’s always pushed so hard to make every service a success and he’s never let the experience for our guests fail.
“The entire restaurant team love him and our guests who know him love him too. This is his reward for years of amazing dedication and achievement with us and our way to make him better known outside of the Collection. For me, he’s not just an incredible chef or even just a friend, he’s family.”
As Proprietor, Cordeiro will continue to oversee the kitchen and guest experience at Frog, while also taking on a deeper role in the business alongside Handling and the Collection’s team of Directors.
This recognition marks a rare move in the UK’s high-end restaurant scene, highlighting Handling’s commitment to nurturing and rewarding long-term talent, within his restaurants, pubs and bar
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