Gaucho has reported 8% growth in like for like covers in the four weeks of November - up 15% from November 2017, when it was minus 7%.

Recently appointed chief executive Martin Williams said the premium steakhouse group had welcomed back 80,000 customers last month following changes he had made.

The group also announced the appointments of Gemma Meale, formerly of Splendid Hospitality Group, as HR Director; and Max Castaldo, formerly of The Lanesborough Hotel and W Hotels, as executive chef.

Already announced appointments include Ross Butler, previously of Gaucho International, managing director; Travis McKechnie, formerly of Roka, as operations director; Jenna Bromage, formerly Mondrian London/Morgan’s Hotel Group Brand, as Marketing Director.

Williams said: “We are delighted to see that nearly 80,000 diners returned to Gaucho last month to try the new higher quality, lower priced menus and see our investment in heightened hospitality.

“The feedback from our guests has been amazing and we are enjoying welcoming back so many regulars as well as seeing a new younger demographic try Gaucho for the first time”.