Twenty-one-year-old Ashlee Gallimore, a commis chef at Wychwood Park in Crewe, pipped five of her colleagues to the post when she was named ‘Chef of the Year’ for De Vere Venues Chef Academy during an internal “cook-off” held as part of the final assessment for the programme which incorporated a Level 2 Professional Cooking qualification. The cook-off took place in the … [Read more...]
JP Kavanagh appointed as General Manager of Belmond Grand Hibernian
Belmond announces the appointment of JP Kavanagh as General Manager of Belmond Grand Hibernian, Dublin, Ireland from Monday 7 March 2016. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Kavanagh began his hospitality career at The Connaught, London and has since built up 23 years’ experience in luxury hotels with the majority of his career spent operating hotels in the UK and Ireland. … [Read more...]
Cucina Restaurants awarded Soil Association Gold Catering Mark
Pioneering school caterer and Southfield School for Girls win top Catering Mark accreditation Artisan secondary school caterer Cucina Restaurants and Southfield School for Girls have been awarded the Soil Association's coveted Food for Life Gold Catering Mark. The award followed a rigorous process of auditing for the highest standards of provenance and traceability, to … [Read more...]
The Pilot in Chiswick reopens following refurbishment
Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., the London brewer and premium pub company, is delighted to announce the reopening of The Pilot in Chiswick [56 Wellesley Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4BZ], following an extensive refurbishment. Under the watchful eyes of manager Harriet Teague, the refurbishment has seen the pub retain its traditional pub feel with a few modern touches, … [Read more...]
Malmaison Liverpool appoints new General Manager
Malmaison, the iconic boutique hotel brand, announces the appointment of Garry Fortune as the new General Manager of Malmaison Liverpool. Fortune’s new role will see him responsible for managing the day to day operations of the hotel, driving forward the business as well as overseeing the training and development of this team to continue to deliver the exceptional Malmaison … [Read more...]