Job of the Week, Senior Operations Director, Michelin Restaurant, London One of London's most respected Michelin star restaurants is looking to appoint an outstanding and distinguished Senior Director of Operations. The Senior Director of Operations will be rewarded with: An exceptionally generous salary package. Career development and progression. Inhouse … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant 1890 opening, marking Georges Auguste Escoffier joining The Savoy
Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant 1890 opening, marking Georges Auguste Escoffier joining The Savoy Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay will be opening at The Savoy, London, on 23rd February 2022. 1890 marks the year that Georges Auguste Escoffier joined The Savoy and began his outstanding contribution to global culinary standards. Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay pays homage to … [Read more...]
Ormer Mayfair announces new Restaurant Manager
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, the fine dining restaurant at Flemings Mayfair Hotel, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has appointed Manuel Muzzin as Restaurant Manager. Over the last fifteen years, Muzzin has gained invaluable F&B experience working in many of the UK’s top restaurants and hotels. He joins from Rowley’s Restaurant in St James’s where he held the … [Read more...]
Majority shareholder attempting to place Corbin & King in administration
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News Thai hospitality group Minor International, the majority shareholder of restaurant group Corbin & King is embroiled in a growing dispute with the founders, Chris Corbin and Jeremy King. Corbin and King have been partners in business for nearly 40 years and the restaurant group they founded operates many of London’s most … [Read more...]
Vietnamese restaurant reopening in Nottingham’s Hockley
A 100-cover Vietnamese restaurant is currently finalising an extensive fit out and is set to open soon in Hockley, Nottingham at the end of January, Pho. Creating 30 new jobs, the 4,000 sq ft restaurant has undergone a back to brick restoration. The Pho team has transformed the ground floor of the former National Video Game Arcade building in Hockley into a vibrant, … [Read more...]
Plant-based restaurant group announces sixth London opening in Covent Garden
Plant-based restaurant group Mildreds will open a new location next month in London’s Covent Garden. The new site will officially open on Monday 21st February and will be the sixth location added to the Mildreds family across London, following the opening of mallow in Borough Market last November. The new site will be split across two-floors, serving 110 covers alongside a … [Read more...]
Poke House agrees investment to drive 90 restaurant openings in 2022
Poke House agrees investment to drive 90 restaurant openings in 2022 Poke House has announced its expansion into the Unites States after agreeing an investment deal with Sweetfin, the US poke restaurant brand. The investment is part of the brands expansion plan which expects to see more than 90 restaurant openings globally in 2022. Poke House, which acquired Ahi Poke in … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress play vegan-only for January
Veganuary is a big month for PizzaExpress and hot on the heels of the launch of its vegan version of garlic butter, it has today announced that every pizzeria in the UK will play vegan-only music for the rest of the month. The curated ‘Plant-based Pop’ playlist features only vegan artists, including Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Anderson Paak, Ellie Goulding and Moby, and is a … [Read more...]
Caffe Nero completes £330 million refinancing
Caffe Nero has completed refinancing of all its debt as the Caffè Nero Group enters a new debt agreement with Carlyle, HSBC and Santander. A new six-year loan of circa £330 million was agreed with additional facilities of £85m available for growth opportunities. Majority ownership of The Group remains with Gerry Ford, founder and Group CEO, alongside family and friends. As a … [Read more...]
Incipio Group appoints People Director to further develop internal progression
Incipio Group, London based operator of venues including Pergola, The Prince and Lost in Brixton today announces that Josie Adams has been promoted to the position of People Director. Adams joined the group as Head of People in August 2020 from pub operator Young’s, where as Head of Learning and Development she was responsible for its award-winning training, development … [Read more...]
Gaucho announces ‘zero-carbon’ steak
Gaucho has announced from today, its beef offering will include a ‘zero-carbon’ steak option, the Lomo Verde, at every restaurant. This spiral cut fillet tail is marinated in chimichurri sauce and is 100% carbon neutral, with all carbon emissions offset through reforestation and investment in renewable energy sources. When ordering the Lomo Verde, guests will also be given the … [Read more...]
Hush Collection announce latest results highlighting resilience
The Hush Collection, the London-based restaurant group consisting of Hush Mayfair, Cabana and Haché led by Jamie Barber and Ed Standring, today announces its financial results for the year ending 27 December 2020. The Collection also reports on a positive current trading update and expansion plans. PERIOD ENDING 27 DECEMBER 2020 2020 was an extraordinary year for the group … [Read more...]
Burger King UK takes another step toward 2030 seeing a 50% meat-free menu
Burger King UK has today announced the launch of its new Vegan Nuggets, available from 5th January 2022 nationwide in restaurants and via delivery. The nuggets will be made from soy and plant proteins only, to taste the same as their meat originals and are certified by the Vegan Society. BKUK is the first fast-food restaurant chain in the UK to welcome Vegan Nuggets … [Read more...]
H&C News Top 10 Restaurant News Headlines 2021
H&C News Top 10 Restaurant News Headlines 2021 Michel Roux Jr forced to reduce opening times due to people and skills shortages Lewis Hamilton’s Neat Burger announce rapid expansion plans Sally Abé’s new restaurant ‘The Pem’ opening at the Conrad London St James Grosvenor announce new hospitality openings in Mayfair and Belgravia QSR giants McDonald’s and … [Read more...]
Burger King UK to acquire restaurants from franchise partners
Burger King UK, the master franchisee for Burger King in the UK, has agreed to acquire 12 new restaurants from existing franchise partners. The acquisition of all the BKUK restaurants operated by franchise companies Kaykem Fast Foods Limited and Saxby will increase the BKUK direct-owned portfolio to 172 restaurants and add Burger King restaurants in locations across … [Read more...]
