Nottingham-based licensee Anthony Dowling is undertaking his second transformational investment with Star Pubs & Bars at Finnbars. This investment follows the successful refurbishment of the Mill & Brook, Long Eaton at the end of last year. The £225,000 is being spent on transforming the Irish sports bar into a contemporary kitchen and bar called The…
Ex-Rational sales director takes on new catering equipment post
Ex-Rational sales director Mark Finney has joined FEM as sales manager for Scotland and North England. Finney is experienced in the foodservice industry and has worked both as a chef and in equipment sales. His role at FEM will be to develop business with the distributor network and key national accounts additionally using his culinary…
Local kitchen porter recognised in BaxterStorey hospitality awards
David Gadsby, the kitchen porter at the National College for High Speed Rail, has been named as the country’s best by foodservice provider, BaxterStorey. Gadsby has worked for the company in Doncaster for around a year and was named as the BaxterStorey’s Kitchen Porter of the Year following his work keeping the kitchen on campus…
Caffè Nero hires new CEO to grow 600-strong UK business
High street coffee shop chain Caffè Nero has appointed a hospitality guru as its new CEO to spearhead its ambitious growth plans. Will Stratton-Morris joins Caffè Nero from SSE retail, where he was divisional CEO. He has previously been the CEO of the Intercontinental Hotel Group for UK and Ireland and has more than 25 years’ experience…
Foodservice expert takes on operations role with top caterer
UK catering company Harbour & Jones has announced the appointment of Derick Martin as its new group director of operations. The role will see him supporting the company’s continuing expansion plans. Following the company’s 50% growth and successful rebrand last year, Martin joins as a main board director responsible for the venues, hospitality and staff…
Master chef to head Malholtra Group’s catering operation
Newcastle-based Malhotra Group has appointed Norman McKenzie, one of the country’s most experienced chefs, to head its catering operation. In a first for the company, Newcastle-based Malhotra Group has created the role of executive chef and recruited MacKenzie, a former Master Chef of Great Britain to the position. In a career spanning almost 30 years…
Bidvest promises better customer support as new depot expands capacity for the south
Bidvest Foodservice has opened a state-of-the-art Business Support Centre and depot in Slough in what marks a “new chapter” for the organisation. Based in a 117,000 sq. ft purpose-built facility, the new centre will increase capacity for growth in the southern region, create additional opportunities for employment in the local area and improve the level…
Time runs out for The Restaurant Group CEO as Board moves to replace him
Danny Breithaupt, CEO of The Restaurant Group for the past two years, has been ousted by the Board of the company with immediate effect. The company said in a statement that it has completed the initial phase of its operating strategy review, and has decided that a new leader is needed to implement the initial…
Innovation accelerates as McDonald’s hires 5000 more workers in the UK
McDonald’s will add 5000 more people by the end of next yer to its UK team as its outlets open for longer, extend the range of food and beverages it offers, and adds table service to a growing number of restaurants. Its innovation project will see another 250 stores transformed this year, with self-service kiosks…
Falcon unveils successor to outgoing development chef Neil Roseweir
Falcon Foodservice has announced that Shaune Hall will be joining the company as development chef, taking over from Neil Roseweir, who is retiring. Born and raised in South Africa, Hall has many years of experience in the industry. Most recently he has been Head Chef Trainer at Forth Valley College in Stirling, where he was…
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