Alex Poynter, general manager, Vapiano
Restaurant group Vapiano has appointed Alex Poynter as general manager for its restaurant at Bankside, London.
Poynter, 30, has worked for Vapiano since 2010, including two years at one of its restaurants in Australia. He will be responsible for a team of 50 at the Bankside restaurant.
Before joining Vapiano, the chef worked for Pizza Express for eight years.