Revolution Bars Group plc, the 73-strong leading bar and casual dining group, has appointed Nick Clarke as Acquisition and Estates Manager. Nick joins Revolution Bars Group from Bistrot Pierre where he held the position of Property Director for a year. Prior to this role, Nick was Head of Property at the Casual Dining Groupowned Las Iguanas for five years. Nick will be … [Read more...]
Jim Cathcart appointed Director of Policy and Regulation
UKHospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Cathcart to the role of Director of Policy and Regulation. Jim joins UKHospitality from the British Beer and Pub Association where he worked for 10 years as a Senior Policy Advisor and Policy Manager specialising in a wide range of subjects including: licensing, planning and copyright. UKHospitality Chief … [Read more...]
Two senior appointments at Brasserie Bar Co
Brasserie Bar Co, the business behind Brasserie Blanc and The White Brasserie pubs, has made two senior appointments at its Teddington head office. Helen Melvin, who has been with the brand for over six years, moves from Finance Director to the newly created role of Director of People. Melvin, brings a wealth of brand experience and knowledge to the new role and will be … [Read more...]
Subway brand sets out ambitious growth plans in Kent & Surrey
The Subway brand in Kent and Surrey has set out ambitious targets for new store development, with plans to grow its portfolio of stores from 92 to more than 125 by the end 2020. With 92 Subway stores already open and operating in the region, 61 in Kent and 31 in Surrey, the Subway brand plans to open a further 15 by the end of this year, and an additional 20 stores … [Read more...]
New Head Chef at Lumley Castle
One of the North East’s most experienced chefs is to take the helm at Lumley Castle Hotel. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Christopher Delaney has worked at some of the North East’s best-known hotels including The Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland, Matfen Hall, Close House and Newcastle’s Jesmond Dene House Hotel. And having also spent seven years working under the … [Read more...]