The Builders Arms, has been acquired by its original owner Rupert Clevely of Hippo Inns from Geronimo Inns, the Chelsea pub acquisition takes the Hippo Inns estate to 13 pubs across London. The pub features quirky décor including gold pineapple wall lights and a zesty orange patterned wallpaper along with the striking artwork by award-winning artist Paul Karslake. In … [Read more...]
M Restaurants 2019 Young Chef of the Year winner announced
M Restaurants has revealed the overall winner of the 2019 Young Chef of the Year competition at a winner’s dinner held at M Victoria Street this week. From 16 finalists, Matthew Hurry from Laurent Café Royal claimed poll position after being awarded the most points from paying customers and guest judges at his pop-up at M Victoria earlier in the year. Coming in close … [Read more...]
ACE encourages younger generation to network
The Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has laid on a series of inspirational events to encourage young people in the food service industry to mingle with their peers. Newly appointed Chair, Sue Thompson has enlisted the support of both up and coming stars, and established industry veterans including Ruth Hansom, Emily Roux and Simon Stenning to host Q&A round table … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon update on Brexit and full year results
J D Wetherspoon plc earlier today announced full year results which are highlighted below. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Before exceptional items Like-for-like sales + 6.8% Revenue £1,818.8m (2018: £1,693.8m) + 7.4% Profit before tax £102.5m (2018: £107.2m) - 4.5% Operating profit £131.9m (2018: £132.3m) - 0.3% Earnings per share (including shares held in trust) … [Read more...]
People Director appointed at Buzzworks Holdings to ready and nurture growth
Buzzworks Holdings the independent restaurant and bar operators, has today announced they have welcomed a new People Director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development. Lamond has joined the family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses on its continued growth strategy. … [Read more...]