All People articles – Page 21
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NewsSector stars celebrated in Maserati 100
The eating and drinking out sector was well represented in the latest Maserati 100 list of game-changing entrepreneurs published in the Sunday Times.
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OpinionOakman Inns: ‘We want our pizzaiolos to be figureheads of the pizza world’
The pub group’s chef director Ross Pike talks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about the evolution of its pizza offer, meat-free meals and the benefits of having a development kitchen.
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NewsRoosters Piri Piri franchise director leaves business
Shahid Hussain, director of UK and global franchising at Roosters Piri Piri has stepped down from his role the business to beginning his training as a lawyer, MCA has learnt.
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ResDiary CEO retires
ResDiary, the Accor Group owned booking platform, has announced the retirement of founder and chief executive Mike Conyers.
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NewsYoung swaps Fuller’s for St Austell
St Austell Brewery has hired Georgina Young as the new head brewer for Bath Ales.
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NewsJolly swaps Welcome Break for Stick n Sushi
Karl Jolly, who spent 13 years as director of people at Welcome Break, has taken up the same role at Sticks n Sushi.
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Fuller’s appoints ex-Caffe Nero director Jones to board
Fuller’s has appointed former Caffe Nero director and Zizzi managing director, Helen Jones, as a non-executive director.
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NewsJust Eat's commercial finance & strategy director steps down
Just Eat’s commercial finance & strategy director Phil Branston has left the food delivery company for a new role at Notonthehighstreet as chief financial officer.
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NewsWomen in Hospitality announces newly created Advisory Board
Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure 2020 (WiH2020), has announced the creation of a 17-strong Advisory Board.
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NewsEi Group receives Investors in People Gold Award
Ei Group has achieved the Investors in People Gold Award, which recognises companies that have demonstrated excellence in developing and supporting their employees.
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NewsCarluccio’s appoints Rusnak for ‘Fresca’ programme
Carluccio’s has appointed Dominika Rusnak to its senior management team to support the brand’s ‘Fresca’ transformation programme.
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Abokado appoints first MD
Abokado, has appointed its first ever managing director – Kara Alderin – as it gears up for further growth.
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NewsCoffee Republic hires Naik to develop franchises
Coffee Republic, the Arab Investments-backed high street chain, has hired Nil Naik, formerly of Papa John’s and Domino’s, to spearhead new franchise developments, MCA has learnt.
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NewsJust Eat interim CEO not bidding for permanent role
Peter Duffy, Just Eat’s interim chief executive officer, has said he is “not putting himself forward as a candidate” for the permanent CEO position.
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NewsPeretti appointed to run Patisserie Valerie
Causeway Capital has dismissed suggestions that it is only planning a brief period of ownership of Patisserie Valerie.
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NewsNeil MacLeod: ‘Lager is still king of the market’
As many swooned over craft beer, Revolution Bars co-founder Neil MacLeod looked to the more widely consumed lager for a premium makeover. MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany catches up with the Mission Mars director at their flagship venue Albert’s Schloss.
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OpinionMind the gap
Mental health support for employees has gone from being a rarity to an integral part of a company’s people culture in just a few short years. Jo Bruce looks at the different ways in which operators are focussing on the wellbeing of their employees. Including contributions from Wagamama, New World Trading Company, BrewDog and M Restaurants, among others
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OpinionTwists and turns
The casual dining sector was once again in the spotlight for the wrong reasons yesterday with the confirmation from Boparan Restaurant Group that it was seeking a Company Voluntary Agreement for its Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner brands. James Wallin asks what the decline of the two brands says about the wider casual dining contraction. Meanwhile, with Steve Richards departure from CDG, the two biggest players in the casual dining market are now without long-term leadership. Who would be willing to take on these mantles, and what would their strategies be?
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NewsSteve Richards to swap CDG for Parkdean
Steve Richards is to leave his role as chief executive of Casual Dining Group to take up the same position at Parkdean Resorts.
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OpinionInvesting in the next generation of the pub sector
At the Tenanted Pub Company Summit, Admiral Taverns’ chief executive, Kevin Georgel, gave his thoughts on the continued resurgence of wet-led community pubs and the innovation driving that. However, he also challenged the sector to match investment in property with an equal commitment to developing its people. The following is an extract from his speech.