People

Andy Naylor named as new Tortilla CEO

22-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Tortilla CEO Richard Morris is to step down from his role at the end of next month after a decade with the company.

Ashley Hamilton named as new Côte managing director

28-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

French brasserie chain Côte has appointed Ashley Hamilton as its new managing director.

People on the move: February 2023

14-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

New appointments at Adam's Restaurant, Maybourne Hotel Group, and The Gallivant in Rye are among this month's key personnel moves in hospitality.

People on the move in hospitality: April 2021

13-Apr-2021 By Restaurant

New appointments for Sessions Market, Crockers Henley and the Craft Guild of Chefs are among the big people moves of the past few weeks.

Andrew Clarke: "Chefs are our most precious commodity and too many burn out early"

13-May-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Chef and restaurateur Andrew Clarke officially launches Pilot Light this week, a campaign designed to raise awareness of mental health in hospitality.

Flash-grilled: Anthea Stephenson

29-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

This month, chef Anthea Stephenson took over as head chef at Venetian restaurant Polpetto, bringing a new menu inspired by time spent working at the likes of the River Cafe, The Jugged Hare, and Sketch.

Flash-grilled: Adam Byatt

18-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Adam Byatt, chef patron of Trinity in Clapham, trained at the likes of Claridge's and The Square before launching his first solo restaurant, Thyme, in 2001. He launched Trinity in 2006 - which has retained a Michelin star since 2016 - and Bistro...

How I got here: Arjun Varma

27-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Arjun Varma founded the Indian restaurant Vama in Chelsea, as well as the V8 Gourmet restaurant group. His newest project, Indian restaurant Chakra in Kensington, is set to launch a major expansion drive.

Flash-grilled: Monika Linton

14-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Monika Linton founded Brindisa, one of the capital's most loved Spanish food shops, in the 1980s. Now comprising five tapas restaurants and shops, the group is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable authorities on Spanish food in the UK.

Corbin & King launches initiative to employ more over 50s workers

10-Sep-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Restaurant group Corbin & King has launched an initiative to employ more people over the age of 50 in a move that it believes will create a better and more diverse workforce.

Andrew Clarke: "We are forever talking about sustainable food, let’s not forget sustainable chefs"

19-Jun-2018 By Stefan Chomka

The St Leonards chef on dealing with depression, addiction and why his new mental health campaign is so important for the industry.

How can restaurants drive loyalty in an era of mass competition?

24-Jan-2018 By Restaurant magazine

The eating out sector is booming, and it's become more difficult for restaurants to cut through the noise and promote loyalty.

Dining out in digital times

18-Dec-2017 By Restaurant Magazine

Technological advances have been driving and impacting diner behaviours over the past few years with increasing significance. Restaurant magazine gathered a group of operators to discuss how diner behaviour has changed, what trends may emerge in the coming...

From Fera to Fodder: Michael Thompson on swapping fine dining for foraging

08-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

The former Fera at Claridge’s chef has teamed up with Ollie Downey, another Fera alumnus, to launch a month-long residency of his foraging-focused pop-up at Brewery Below in Canonbury.

SMALL TALK

Tom Kerridge on staff shortages, workplace morale, and culinary legend Alain Ducasse

12-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The two-Michelin starred chef-owner of Marlow pubs The Hand and Flowers and The Coach talks hospitality’s staff shortage, raising workplace morale, and collaborating with French culinary legend Alain Ducasse

VIEWPOINT

Harry Cragoe of The Gallivant on why banning tips is good for business

22-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

Harry Cragoe, owner of The Gallivant restaurant with rooms in Camber, pays all his staff a minimum of £9 per hour and has launched the #toohiptotip campaign to ban service charges in restaurants. He believes more hospitality businesses need to use a similar...

Pearls of Wisdom: Vivien Sirotkin

09-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

In a week that marks International Women’s Day, there is no one better placed to give her thoughts on life, her career and hospitality than Vivien Sirotkin. With over 30 years experience in the industry, Sirotkin - currently director of hotel operations...

Corporate Responsibility: Orchid Group

30-Sep-2010 By Rachel Johnson

At 290 sites, Orchid is one of the largest food-led pub groups in the country, which is why Paul Cutsforth, the group’s operations director, is happy to give something back to the community, both at home and away.