Australian born Keith Edwards is chief people and development officer at Soho House Group where he supports the operator of private members' clubs, restaurants, cinemas, workspaces, spas and hotels in London, North America and Europe, in the recruitment and development of its staff. After moving to London in 1997, Keith worked as a floor manager for a restaurant for three years … [Read more...]
‘Dagenham Dynamo’ hotel deal clinched
Be First, Barking and Dagenham Council’s pioneering regeneration company, has agreed a deal to build a new 78 room hotel adjacent to the site of the soon-to-be largest film studios in London. The hotel will be run by Travelodge and built by Barnes Construction through a funding agreement with Berkeley Square Developments on behalf of Be First acting for the London Borough of … [Read more...]
Work starts to bring Scotts, Port Edgar Marina to life
Work has now started on the eagerly-anticipated Scotts bar and restaurant at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry as one of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups, Buzzworks Holdings, were handed the keys to their new waterside venue earlier this month. Situated against the stunning backdrop of the Three Bridges and Firth of Forth, Scotts is expected to open its door later … [Read more...]
Roast Kitchen set to open later this year
Borough Market based British restaurant Roast has announced that it is opening a second site, Roast Kitchen, in late 2018. Opened in 2005, Roast is located in the heart of Borough Market, one of London’s largest and oldest food markets. Known for serving some up some of the finest roast dinners in the capital, Roast has become the go to place for Londoners and visitors alike … [Read more...]
ETM to open new venue at one of Britain’s busiest stations
Leading London bar and restaurant group, ETM, has announced it will open a new venue next year at one of Britain’s busiest stations, London Bridge. A bar, restaurant and sports lounge, Redwood follows the £1 billion redevelopment of London Bridge station which has seen a range of improvements including a huge new concourse, modern facilities, two new entrances on Tooley … [Read more...]