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People on the move in hospitality: April 2018

It's been another busy month in hospitality, with changes at the top for a struggling high street chain, and a new job for Masterchef's youngest professional champion.

GG Hospitality expands team ahead of Manchester hotel opening

GG Hospitality, the restaurant and hotel group owned by Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, has expanded its senior team ahead of plans to grow the company.

Owners of Ruby’s and Night Tales take over Tottenham pub

The teams behind Ruby’s in Dalston and Hackney cocktail bar Night Tales will open The Bluecoats pub in Tottenham this May.

Dan Doherty leaves Duck & Waffle

Chef Dan Doherty has left London restaurant Duck & Waffle after almost six years.

The great beer quiz: 25 questions to test your knowledge

With a new breed of Millennial drinker demanding a better brew, it’s never been more important to know your beers. Take our quiz to discover if you’re lacking in the lager stakes or whether you’re a bona fide beer geek.

Clare Smyth named World's Best Female chef 2018

Clare Smyth has been named the elit Vodka World’s Best Female Chef 2018 ahead of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in June.

Peter Joseph leaves Tamarind after 10 years to go solo in Chelsea

The head chef of Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Tamarind is leaving his role after 10 years to launch a solo project this summer.

Boston Tea Party becomes first coffee chain to ban use of disposable cups

Independent coffee and restaurant chain Boston Tea Party will ban the sale of hot drinks in disposable cups from the beginning of June.

Silo launches crowdfund to "take zero-waste to a new level" by re-purposing its used glass

Brighton’s zero-waste restaurant, Silo, has launched a crowdfund campaign to raise funds to buy machinery to re-purpose its used wine bottles and turn them into fine glass porcelain.

Costa Coffee to be spun off from Whitbread

Whitbread has confirmed its Costa Coffee chain is to be spun off from the rest of its business.

Chef Masterclass: Rajasthani papad ki subz

In 1959, seven Gujarati women from Mumbai borrowed 80 rupees (about 70p) and started a business. Lacking any formal education, they decided to do something they knew. They made papadums.

Green giants: how four restaurants are boosting their eco-credentials

Sustainability has moved on from local sourcing and name-checking suppliers. Meet four restaurant businesses that are ramping up their green credentials.

Thousands pledge to run last 3.7 miles of the London Marathon in memory of Matt Campbell

Thousands of people have signed up to finish the London Marathon in honour of the late Matt Campbell, who passed away on Sunday after competing in the annual race.

Over half of KFC's restaurants remain unable to offer a full menu after February's delivery issues

Two months after supply issues forced KFC to shut nearly 700 restaurants, less than half of the food giant's sites are offering customers a full menu.

Seven wine upselling tips

How can restaurants encourage customers to trade up to more premium choices? WSET UK business development director Graham Cox shares his tips on upselling.

Prezzo CEO steps down after closing nearly 100 restaurants

Prezzo CEO Jon Hendry Pickup is to step down after the group's creditors approved a CVA to close 94 restaurants.

Byron targets wider market with 'burger diversity' menu launch

Byron has launched a new menu championing ‘burger diversity’ in the wake of its financial struggles at the start of the year.

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