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The latest news and interviews from the movers and shakers in the industry, including appointments, promotions, insights and achievements.

Natalia Ribbe: "Women don’t speak up and when they do it’s treated as a spectacle"

12-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

The co-founder of Ladies of Restaurants, which supports women working in hospitality, recently opened European dining concept Café Barletta with her partner Jackson Berg in Margate’s Dreamland amusement park.

How I Got Here: Rebecca Mascarenhas

10-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Rebecca Mascarenhas, who co-owns the Michelin-starred Elystan Street in Chelsea and Kitchen W8 in Kensington with chef Phil Howard, has more than three decades of industry experience. Next month her first restaurant, Sonny's Kitchen, will close its...

The art of social listening

09-Jul-2019 By Eloise Sheppard

Call Systems Technology's managing director on why it's vital to be part of the online conversation.

Former World's Best Pastry Chef keen for London opening

08-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Celebrated French pastry chef Cédric Grolet says he is keen to one day open a permanent London patisserie serving his eclectic creations.

Flash-grilled: Charles Morgan

05-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Charles Morgan, who previously oversaw operations at The Forbury Hotel in Reading, is now general manager of The Five Arrows hotel near Aylesbury.

Arnold Ivey appointed Avenue head chef

04-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

D&D veteran Arnold Ivey has been appointed head chef at the group’s Avenue restaurant on London’s St James's Street.

How I Got Here: Will Torrent

03-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Chocolate expert Will Torrent, who has previously worked with the likes of Heston Blumenthal and James Martin, is a consultant pastry chef to Waitrose and ambassador for Christian charity Tearfund.

Pret a Manger CEO Clive Schlee to step down

01-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Clive Schlee is to step down as CEO of the Pret a Manger café chain after 16 years in the role.

The name game: why it's time to take your online reputation seriously

01-Jul-2019 By Restaurant magazine

The proliferation of social media and review sites means a restaurant’s online reputation is under constant scrutiny and flux. We gathered a group of restaurant marketers to discuss how businesses can manage their online reputations and even enhance them.