By Angela Green: Borough Market announce new Chair and Vice Chair. Borough Market earlier today announced executive chairman of Slow Food in the UK, Shane Holland, has been appointed as Chair and CEO of social enterprise the Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency, Claire Pritchard, takes on the Vice Chair role for the charitable trust. Holland, who previously held the … [Read more...]
Sodexo appoints Chief Growth Officer
By Angela Green: Sodexo appoints Chief Growth Officer. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo UK & Ireland has appointed Dan Weiss to the newly-created role of Chief Growth Officer, leading strategy, sales and marketing to drive accelerated growth in the region. Weiss has 25 years’ experience in the industry and joined Sodexo in 2017 as Managing Director … [Read more...]
UKHospitality appoint Deputy Chief Executive
By Angela Green: UKHospitality appoint Deputy Chief Executive. Allen Simpson joins UKHospitality as Deputy Chief Executive from from his role at London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s tourism, inward investment and city marketing agency, where he served as Executive Director and, in 2021, Acting Chief Executive. Simpson brings a wealth of experience from the tourism … [Read more...]
Grazing appoints chef director
By Angela Green: Grazing appoints chef director. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Delivered-in office and venue catering specialist Grazing has promoted Sebastian Price to chef director, a new role for the business. The role will see Price take on more responsibility for Grazing’s wider operations outside of the kitchen, extending his reach to front-of-house, … [Read more...]
The Silver Birch add Junior Sommelier to front of house team
By Angela Green: The Silver Birch add Junior Sommelier to front of house team. West London's The Silver Birch restaurant has announced the addition of Sam Roberts to their team as a Junior Sommelier. Roberts, with his profound passion for wine, honed from his upbringing in France and experience in his family’s catering and events business, brings a unique blend of … [Read more...]
Boys Hall announce new GM
By Angela Green: Boys Hall announce new GM. The 17th-century Boys Hall in Ashford, Kent, has announced the appointment of Tim Batchelor as the new General Manager of the hotel. Batchelor, who is passionate about food and drink and has headed up bars at The Pig Hotels for the past 8 years will oversee new changes to the hotel for 2024. The 9-bedroom Boys Hall opened to … [Read more...]
Accor appoints Director of Media for Northern Europe
Accor appoints Director of Media for Northern Europe. Silvia de Candia has joined Accor as Director of Media Relations & PR for Northern Europe, responsible for the positioning of the Accor Group and its Premium, Midscale & Economy division across the region. Based in London, she is supported by a strong team of PR and media relations professionals … [Read more...]
New Head Chef appointed at The Pem
By Angela Green: New Head Chef appointed at The Pem. Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Chef Sally Abé has announced the appointment of Jennifer Collins as Head Chef at The Pem, her signature restaurant at Conrad London St. James in the heart of Westminster. Collins joins from Kol restaurant in Marylebone, where she served as Senior Sous Chef, … [Read more...]
Compass appoints Chief People Officer to deliver ‘Our Social Promise’
Compass appoints Chief People Officer to deliver ‘Our Social Promise’ Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Carol Sommerville as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), with immediate effect. Sommerville joins from Watchfinder, a luxury pre-owned watch specialist business, part of Richemont Group, where she was … [Read more...]
BM Caterers strengthens business development through trio of appointments
By Angela Green: BM Caterers strengthens business development through trio of appointments. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has strengthened its business development team, with two new appointments and an internal promotion. Deniz Inceer has been recruited as business development manager with Lisa Cook appointed head of regional … [Read more...]
The Cottage appoints new GM
By Angela Green: The Cottage appoints new GM. Michael Pearson has joined The Cottage in the Wood Malvern as General Manager. Born and raised in Malvern, Pearson returns to the area and brings his managerial skills and trendsetting vision to the four-star hotel, which is close to his heart as a place he used to visit with his family. Having previously worked as … [Read more...]
New Director of F&B joins Conrad London St. James
By Angela Green: New F&B Director joins Conrad London St. James. Conrad London St. James has appointed Joan Rull Moreno as Director of F&B, he joins from Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana. Moreno has extensive leadership experience across several hotel companies in Spain and Belgium over the past 10 years. This includes working as an F & B Director for six … [Read more...]
Brakspear makes two board level changes
Brakspear makes two board level changes. Brakspear has made changes to its senior management team with promotions for two of its top executives. Property manager Tony Lewis is promoted to property director and joins the Brakspear board, while chief financial officer David Nathan becomes chief operating officer. Lewis has run Brakspear's property division for 12 … [Read more...]
Powerhouse Head Sommelier arrives at Grove of Narberth
By Angela Greene: Powerhouse Head Sommelier arrives at Grove of Narberth. Cathryn Bell, a seasoned professional with a passion for elevating each dining experience through her expertise in the world of wine, has recently returned to Wales and joined the Grove of Narberth team after an impressive 16 year journey across some of the country’s top … [Read more...]
SSP appoint Chief People Officer of 40,000 colleagues across 36 countries
By Angela Green: SSP appoint Chief People Officer of 40,000 colleagues across 36 countries. By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services SSP Group has announced the appointment of Ann-marie Murphy as Chief People Officer, taking up her new role early next year. Murphy joins from The Gym Group plc, one of the UK’s fastest growing gym operators, … [Read more...]