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Former Birch MD named COO of hostel brand Generator
Ayo Akinsete, the former managing director of Birch and the former area managing director for SH Hotels & Resorts, has been named chief operating officer of hostel brand Generator.
Kirsty Berry promoted to head of estates at Travelodge
Kirsty Berry has been appointed to head of estates at Travelodge.
Paul Bayliss named general manager of Harbour Hotel Southampton
Wingstop UK bolsters strategic expansion team
Olivia Immesi appointed CEO of Native Places
Craig Rogan: ‘I never actually planned to be a chef’
Florence Knight to leave head chef role at Sessions Arts Club
Florence Knight is to leave her role as head chef at Sessions Arts Club in London[...]
Government publishes draft tipping code of practice
The government has published draft guidance on the upcoming tipping bill, which will come into force[...]
Stephanie Freeman appointed GM of Mollie’s Oxfordshire
Motel and diner concept Mollie’s has appointed Stephanie Freeman as general manager of its Oxfordshire site.
MP backs calls to ban unpaid trial shifts
A Scottish MP has joined forces with Unite Hospitality to call for a ban on unpaid[...]
Miriam Varoli named general manager of Andaz London Liverpool Street
Miriam Varoli has been appointed general manager of Andaz London Liverpool Street."
Tessa Gorman appointed managing director of Rosewood London
Tessa Gorman has been appointed managing director of Rosewood London, replacing Michael Bonsor, who will move on to lead the brand’s new Chancery Rosewood hotel.
Lance Batchelor named chair of Burger King UK
Lance Batchelor has been appointed chair of Burger King UK (BKUK) and will be joining the board on 1 December.
Mallory Court hotel appoints Keiron Stevens as executive head chef
Keiron Stevens has been appointed executive head chef of Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa[...]
‘Travel is a force for good’: IHG’s Karin Sheppard on creating its first zero carbon hotel
The managing director for Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts speaks to Emma Lake about creating[...]
Ignace Bauwens named chief executive of Hand Picked Hotels
The former chief operating officer of Corinthia Hotels has been appointed chief executive of Hand Picked[...]
Marston's appoints Justin Platt to CEO
Chief strategy officer of Merlin Entertainments Justin Platt has been appointed as chief executive of Marston’s[...]
Revelations: Francesco Mannino, executive pastry chef, Pan Pacific London
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week: Francesco Mannino, executive pastry chef at Pan Pacific London"
Minute on the clock: Roy Brett, chef patron, Ondine Oyster & Grill, Edinburgh
The chef patron of Edinburgh’s Ondine Oyster & Grill speaks to Emma Lake about being open for 15 years and why he can never rest on his reputation
Viewpoint: Visa fee rise is another obstacle in the uphill battle to recruit skilled workers
When the criteria for visas for skilled workers leaves out most front of house staff too, who will be left to serve the coffee? Zoe Adjey asks
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