The Grove, Narberth has appointed Allister Barsby as Executive Chef. Allister is Head Chef at Gidleigh Park where he has been working under the legendary Executive Chef Michael Caines since 2008, with a short spell as Sous Chef at the Bath Priory. Early in his career, Allister worked at the Michelin-starred Reads Restaurant with Rooms in Kent. Allister will be supporting … [Read more...]
BrewDog appoints first Head of International Sales
BrewDog, the Scottish craft brewery, has appointed Andrew Hatherell as its first Head of International Sales to accelerate its rapid growth in new and existing markets around the world. The brewery currently exports to 55 countries and Hatherell will be working directly with international distributors to scale its existing operations. Hatherell will also be responsible for … [Read more...]
Gusto plans new restaurant for Leeds city centre
Italian restaurant brand Gusto has revealed plans for a Leeds city centre restaurant, due to open this summer. The company is investing over £1 million in the 6,700 sq ft restaurant and bar, which will be the third restaurant to feature Gusto’s new ‘grand café’ design and menu following recent openings in Manchester and Glasgow. Refurbishment work is already underway at … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid to open in Guildford and Esher
The Giggling Squid family of Thai restaurants has acquired a third Surrey site - its first inside the M25. The fast growing group, which opened in Reigate in July 2013, plans to open in Guildford this summer and Esher in October. The first of many Giggling Squid sites planned within the M25 the restaurant occupies a prime corner site in the town centre. Following a £100,000 … [Read more...]
Gift of the gab and a thirst for the drinks industry? Here’s the job for you…
The IWSC Group is a leading events company in the world of wine and spirits owning brands - including the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, The Whisky Lounge and the International Wine & Spirit Competition – and has now opened a search for #themouth, which it describes as “an exciting and highly covetable career-launching opportunity that … [Read more...]