The result was announced at a sold-out awards ceremony organised by the Institute of Hospitality and the Academy of Food and Wine Service at The Savoy in London last night (7 January). The competition, now in its tenth year, rewards the very best in the industry and is open to restaurant managers of all types of operation. Jennifer Santner from Angler restaurant at the South … [Read more...]
Famiglia: post Brexit Carluccio’s will pay for all EU staff’s Settled Status
“It’s what Antonio would have wanted,” Carluccio’s tells staff as it confirms post-Brexit ‘settled-status’ payment. Restaurant group Carluccio’s is to pay for its 1,550 non-British EU employees to apply for ‘settled-status’ in the UK after Brexit. It is the first large restaurant brand to do so. Under the EU Settlement Scheme, all EU citizens living in the UK will need … [Read more...]
Istanbul’s Yeni Lokanta to open ‘yeni’ in Soho
From the banks of the Bosphorus, critically acclaimed Yeni Lokanta will bring the food and culture of Istanbul to Soho. Founding partners – Cem Bilge and celebrated chef Civan Er – will be opening their new restaurant, Yeni, on Beak Street in mid-January. They will introduce London to the flavours and culinary traditions that reflect Istanbul’s rich heritage as the meeting … [Read more...]
Commitment to investing in people growing at Casual Dining Group
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has announced it has further developed its learning and development programme through a range of new courses in partnership with UK universities. This follows Claire Clarke being promoted to Group HR Director. Clarke is now responsible for overseeing all strategic HR decisions across CDG. This senior appointment is a direct result of the … [Read more...]
New Marketing Director appointed to lead Carluccio’s rebrand
Carluccio’s has appointed a new Marketing Director, Hilary Ansell commencing February 2019. Ansell joins from the Gordon Ramsay Group where she was Director of Sales & Marketing. Ansell's background in marketing includees roles in a number of other well known hospitality businesses. This includes, Director of Marketing and Food Development at the Casual Dining Group. At … [Read more...]