All Gaucho articles
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NewsBaton Berisha hails ‘true evolution’ of Gaucho brand as Christmas bookings up 40%
The steakhouse group’s CEO says the brand is ‘moving with clarity, purpose and renewed energy’, despite recent accusations of ‘greenwashing’ and criticism related to tronc distribution changes
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OpinionTrouble at the top
A war of words is brewing between two of the premium restaurant sector’s top CEOs, whose musical chairs seem to have contributed to a growing sense of acrimony
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NewsMartin Williams hits back at Gaucho in restaurant ‘greenwashing’ row
The steakhouse group’s former CEO says the new leadership team was made aware of the charity partnership with Not For Sale despite claims to the contrary
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NewsGaucho criticised by charity for ‘greenwashing’
Charity Not for Sale claims the chain has refused to pay a £60,000 invoice for carbon offset payments despite ”shouting to the world” about sustainability commitments
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NewsSteakhouses see price of beef surge
Prices for deadweight cattle in the UK have climbed 27% year-on-year in September, amid cattle shortages and consumer demand for protein, the Financial Times reports
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OpinionRestaurants need to start seeing service charge the same way diners do
Gaucho insists broadening its tronc scheme to cover a wider breadth of staff will offer an ‘equitable distribution’ of service payments, but diners aren’t going to see it that way
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NewsGaucho appoints new FD
Martin Bishop joins the Argentinian steak restaurant group from Riley’s Sports Bar where he had been FD since December 2023. Prior to that he was head of group financial planning and analysis at TRG.
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NewsGaucho: Tronc changes offer ‘equitable’ distribution
Changes to the way service charges are distributed mean many roles including kitchen staff, sous chefs, commis chefs, receptionists and kitchen assistants will receive an increase, according to a source close to the steakhouse group
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NewsGaucho chain to slash waiters’ share of service charge
Restaurant group plans to cut share as low as 17% for new waiting staff, with office workers among those benefiting
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NewsRare Restaurants sees turnover fall in ‘challenging’ market
The Gaucho operator saw turnover dip to £72.5m in 2024, but said recent changes have led to consistent and strong cover and revenue growth
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NewsGaucho Go debut ‘exceeds all expectations’
Gaucho has closed the first site under its quick-service concept, with plans to expand further after a strong customer response
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NewsGaucho announces new leadership appointments
Pedro Nunes joins from the Ivy Collection as operations director for London, amid multiple promotions as new CEO Baton Berisha implements his growth strategy
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InterviewsMartin Williams: ‘There is appetite for investment and growth’
The Evolv Collection CEO said he’s keen to expand brands like Bluebird, Sartoria, and Chop House, owing to resilient demand for aspirational but affordable premium dining experiences
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OpinionThe future of Gaucho under Baton Berisha
With Baton Berisha now at the helm of Rare Restaurants, what could the next chapter herald for Gaucho? Dominic Walsh charts the steak restaurant’s potted history and discusses the formation of Arcturus Group
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NewsBaton Berisha appointed CEO at Rare Restaurants
Formerly of The Wolseley Hospitality Group, The Ivy Collection, and D&D London, Berisha joins the parent company of Gaucho and M Restaurants with immediate effect
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NewsBoxhall City reveals 13-strong food line-up
Set to launch on 10 April, the line-up includes Sourdough Sophia, Club Mexicana, Burger & Beyond and a new concept from Gaucho
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InterviewsRare Restaurants: ‘It’s about challenging the details’
Rare Restaurants’ sustainability operations manager Alyson Parkes discusses the group’s recent sustainability initiatives, from tackling the carbon footprint of beef production to tracking food waste, as part of the finalist profiles for the Sustainability category at the MCA Hospitality Awards, sponsored by Pernod Ricard
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InterviewsRare Restaurants’ Rising Star is ‘the heartbeat of the marketing department’
Social media manager Poppy Midgley’s creative campaigns have achieved significant ROI, marketing director Mark Sansom tells MCA, in the latest in a series of profiles on the Rising Star award finalists at the MCA Hospitality Awards
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NewsRare Restaurants sees turnover up but losses widen
Since the year end, the Gaucho restaurant operator has continued to ”outperform market measures”, with strong like-for-like growth through the Christmas period and a positive start to 2025, marketing director Mark Sansom tells MCA
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NewsGaucho’s VAT-free Fridays drive 63% increase in bookings
CEO Martin Williams said the initiative saw a dramatic increase in covers and urged peers to make it London-wide