D&D London has today announced that Aiden Byrne will be stepping down from his position of Chef Director at 20 Stories in Manchester. The rooftop restaurant and bar, which opened in Spinningfields in March 2018, is having a highly successful first year of business and has been extremely well received by both customers and food commentators. Des Gunewardena CEO of … [Read more...]
Sodexo Prestige supports hospitality stars of the future
A training programme aimed at encouraging young people who are unemployed to enter the hospitality sector is celebrating after 12 new recruits completed its programme. The Aim-Hi! trainees took part in an intensive six-week course in partnership with Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events at Hampden Park Stadium, the hospitality training company, Hub International and the Glasgow … [Read more...]
The Know Group celebrates rapid growth with new appointments
Liverpool-based hospitality company The Know Group has made a raft of new senior appointments following a period of rapid expansion. Chris Evans has been appointed Revenue Manager and Marian Cotter Business Development Manager, strengthening the Group’s senior management team – in addition to Catherine Peers, the new Head of Brand and Marketing. Steven Hesketh, CEO of The … [Read more...]
The growing market share and profile of vegan foods
As November kicks off World Vegan Month, latest research from Mintel reveals a surge in vegan claims in the UK meat-free foods market. According to Mintel research, the share of meat-free new products carrying a vegan/no animal ingredients claim nearly doubled between 2014-17. This growing profile of vegan foods is reflected by the fact that in 2017, more than half (52%) of … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell creates new ‘People Experience’ role
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the appointment of Lauren Spencer as ‘People Experience Director’ in a newly created role. Spencer will be responsible for internal communication and engagement, training delivery methods, team experience, culture/brand protection, recruitment and retention, talent team support, succession … [Read more...]