Leisure operator Cairn Group has bolstered its talented workforce, making a number of senior appointments and promotions in time for the busy festive party season. The group owns and operates 33 hotels and more than 30 bars and restaurants around the UK, and has welcomed several new faces and filled opportunities by fast-tracking some top performers. At the Old Ship Hotel … [Read more...]
Papa John’s appoints new UK Managing Director
Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the appointment of its new UK managing director: Liz Williams. Williams, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the food industry, will now be responsible for UK operations including overseeing the success of the Company’s network of more than 400 franchised stores throughout the country. Liz Williams, managing … [Read more...]
Chinese restaurant group with four Michelin stars coming to London
Opening this November and located in London’s Waterloo Place in a Grade II listed building, Imperial Treasure Group is set to make its UK debut. The award-winning group owns restaurants in Singapore, Hong Kong and China with authentic fine dining Chinese cuisine and has received numerous accolades and awards. The Shanghai restaurant has two Michelin stars and both … [Read more...]
Whitbread to open four new Bar + Block sites
Whitbread’s contemporary high street steak brand, Bar + Block is set to open four new restaurants, bringing the portfolio up to nine. The first opening in Aldgate this October is the group’s second in London, with Leamington Spa opening in November and Wimbledon and Reading scheduled for early 2019. All four sites are located next to existing and new Premier Inn hotels … [Read more...]
New ‘extra mile’ award created in memory of talented chef, Matt Campbell
Next week the Craft Guild of Chefs will reveal the winner of The National Chef of the Year award, which is one of the most hotly-anticipated announcements in the chef world. For 2018, the Guild has introduced a new award which has been created in memory of talented chef, Matt Campbell, who tragically died running the London Marathon in April. When judging The National Chef … [Read more...]