People

The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Apr- 2022 -

22 April

Ottolenghi appoints first ever CEO

Ottolenghi has appointed Emilio Foa as its first ever group CEO ahead of its upcoming 20-year anniversary. Foa brings with…
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12 April

Front of house workers to benefit most from NLW rise, data finds

The new National Living Wage (NLW) rates will mostly benefit front-of-house workers, who will see their hourly wage increased to…
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8 April

Richard Logins joins Boundary London as new senior GM

Boundary London – the East London hotel and restaurant – has appointed general manager Richard Logins to manage the reopening…
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1 April

Fridays appoints new UK ambassador

Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced that it has appointed Ferne McCann as an official UK brand…
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Mar- 2022 -

24 March

Itsu appoints new CFO

Itsu has appointed Greg Thorp as its new group CFO after a successful 16 years at Pret a Manger. Thorp…
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15 March

German Doner Kebab appoints new MD for UK

German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new managing director for the UK to help build on its…
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4 March

Dominos appoints new people director

Domino’s has appointed Kirsty Pitcher as its new people director. She will join the group on 14 March and help…
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Feb- 2022 -

25 February

Yo! owner strengthens advisor line-up amid £750m IPO listing

The sushi chain Yo!’s parent company, Snowfox Group, has reportedly picked further advisers for a potential £750m listing. According to…
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23 February

Fridays appoints Julie McEwan as COO

Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced the appointment of Julie McEwan as its chief operating officer. McEwan…
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14 February

Surgeons Quarter appoints new executive chef

Surgeons Quarter, the commercial arm of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), has announced the appointment of a…
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